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Friends Forever International participants and community

Stories

Read about the people who make FFI possible

Explore FFI’s team histories, alumni experiences, films and moments of connection.

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From the campuses

The moments that make the mission real.

Stories of learning, belonging and contribution from New Hampshire, Northern Ireland and Belize.

Durham, New Hampshire

Young people putting compassion into practice

Students made ceramic hearts for a hospice as part of a week exploring creativity, photography and public speaking.

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Annalong, Northern Ireland

An afternoon with Harry’s Mates.

The Global Immersion team shared lunch, drawing and karaoke with Harry’s Mates during their August 2026 programme.

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Toledo District, Belize

Alumni return with something to share.

School workshops brought former participants together with students and educators across three schools in southern Belize.

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROGRAMS

Every team
has a story.

Meet the participants and alumni behind FFI’s past programs. These pages preserve their experiences and team histories.

2025 Alumni Leaders

A story from the FFI archive. Explore the participants, experiences and connections behind this program.

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Art Afloat Team

A story from the FFI archive. Explore the participants, experiences and connections behind this program.

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Art of Storytelling

A story from the FFI archive. Explore the participants, experiences and connections behind this program.

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Belize Alumni Team

A story from the FFI archive. Explore the participants, experiences and connections behind this program.

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Creative Expression Team

A story from the FFI archive. Explore the participants, experiences and connections behind this program.

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Global Immersion Team

A story from the FFI archive. Explore the participants, experiences and connections behind this program.

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Harvesting Change

A story from the FFI archive. Explore the participants, experiences and connections behind this program.

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New Orleans Alumni Program

A story from the FFI archive. Explore the participants, experiences and connections behind this program.

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Pathways to Purpose

A story from the FFI archive. Explore the participants, experiences and connections behind this program.

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Science Team

A story from the FFI archive. Explore the participants, experiences and connections behind this program.

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U.S. Immersion Team

A story from the FFI archive. Explore the participants, experiences and connections behind this program.

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Wellness Warriors

A story from the FFI archive. Explore the participants, experiences and connections behind this program.

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MOMENTS IN FFI’S HISTORY

35th Anniversary Memories

Explore a past FFI event and the people who made it possible.

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Alumni work · 2026

From an idea to work in the community.

Recent Community Action Projects include efforts to understand language needs at a local hospital, connect with women’s shelters and develop support programs in schools. Explore the 2026 updates and earlier participant presentations.

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