Who We Are

We partner with local churches, universities, and caring people like you who want to help make the world feel at home. We support and train our volunteers to help new students build genuine friendships and address the challenges of living in another culture!

International Friendships, Inc. began in 1979 and is based in Columbus, OH, but now is serving international students across the U.S.  You can check us out by searching ifipartners online and finding your local chapter.

What We Do

International Friendships, Inc equips volunteers to befriend and serve the international students we have among us, matching them to students who have indicated they want an American friend. Some of the ways we serve students include airport pickup, temporary housing, conversational English partners, Bible discussion groups, and discipleship. We also host opportunities for volunteers and students to share experiences on a larger scale, such as welcome parties, picnics, cultural celebrations, and field trips.

What We Believe

We are an evangelical Christian organization.  For a full statement of faith, please visit our website: https://www.ifipartners.org/