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Give Yourself the Gift of a Friendship Force Cruise this Holiday Season! PLUS, New Incentives to register for the 2020 Festival at Sea Cruise
WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED!
For Friendship Force cruisers, time together on the ship is marked by two distinct activities. The first is a series of structured talks during our days at sea. Here are some of the workshops we are putting together for this cruise:
1. Travel as a Political Act Based on Rick Steve’s popular book, this session will help participants better understand how the simple act of traveling can play a profound role in combating xenophobia and expand our world view.
2. The Power of Friendship An in-depth look at what research tells us about our biological disposition towards social connection and how science proves the power behind the force of friendship.

3. Friendship Force 2.0 After celebrating 40 years of global friendship in 2017, we are working on ensuring that the next 40 years are vibrant and successful. We will take this opportunity to give you more information on some exciting developments taking place at FFI and how each one of us plays an integral role in its success.

The second part of what makes a Festival at Sea special is the opportunity to meet fellow cruise participants and do what Friendship Force does best, build new connections! With interactive games and scripted activities, we will have lots of chances to create new friendships.
New Incentives from Holland America
VIEW AND VERANDAH SALE! December 5, 2019 – January 17, 2020
  • FREE onboard spending money ($75 inside & oceanview, $150 Verandah, $200 Suites per stateroom)
  • FREE or reduced fares for kids
  • 10% off select shore excursions
  • 50% reduced deposit
  • FREE stateroom upgrades to a better location within the same category
  • Suite guests also receive PREPAID gratuities.
  • PLUS, book by January 17, 2020 and get one $50 beverage card per guest
Register for the 2020 Festival at Sea Cruise

Kick off this charitable season with Friendship Force

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Help change the world for the better with your gift to Friendship Force on Giving Tuesday!
Dear Friendship Force Members, Tomorrow, December 3, is GivingTuesday – the movement to create an international day of charitable giving at the beginning of the holiday season. We hope you will join our efforts in this movement by donating what you can to our Annual Fund. Click here to go to the donation page to make your donation. Since its founding in 1977, Friendship Force International has touched the lives of more than a million people. But we know that we cannot stop here because our mission is needed now more than ever. We want more people to know that when you go on a Journey with Friendship Force, you experience the daily lives, food, art, history, and language of other people of other cultures on a deeply personal level. Your gift to Friendship Force International on Giving Tuesday will help us to expand programs that transform travelers and volunteer hosts as they experience the magic that happens only when hearts and homes are open to each other. FFI aims to expand its network of 15,000 members to 25,000 or more, creating more friendships and better cultural understanding than ever before. You, our amazing members, carry out our mission each time you travel, host, donate, and spread the word about Friendship Force. You know what it feels like to discover alongside your new friends that you have more in common with each other than differences, and that you can build connections instead of divisions. With your contribution, we can continue our work to build a more peaceful world together through exploration, hospitality, and understanding. Thank you for your gift! Yours in friendship,
Jeremi Snook President & CEO Friendship Force International
Donate Here!