International Conference- Celebrating 40 Years of Friendship Force

In August, FFI will be holding its 40th Anniversary World Conference in Manchester, UK. The celebration begins at 6 pm on August 24 and ends at noon on August 28. You are invited to the celebration.

Go to: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=209170& to read more about it and to make your reservation.

For nearly forty years, the Friendship Force has grown from being a dream of world peace to an international movement of friend-building overcoming the many cultural barriers that often separate people. The power of this movement isn’t to be underestimated, and it is now the time to reintroduce the Friendship Force to a world in need of solutions. This 40th Anniversary World Conference marks an important time for all of us as we celebrate our past and talk about a plan already underway for the future.

The conference will include:
Keynote speaker: Benedict Allen, TV Presenter, explorer and author. Benedict is best known for being the first to record his arduous and treacherous exploits without a TV crew. His technique has been to sink into remote communities, placing himself in the hands of these people and their environment, learning to survive from them alone.
Opening Night Party with 1970s theme—music, costumes, dancers, décor, food and atmosphere

Optional activities include: day tours in Manchester and beyond including a Beatles tour, indoor skydiving, the Imperial War Museum, The National Football Museum, a private canal cruise, city walking tours, an English Manor House and gardens, the BBC headquarters and a local brewery.
Headquarters Hotel: Our conference will be held in what is arguably Manchester ’s most iconic building, The Midland Hotel, a grand Edwardian hotel, which opened in 1903 and has played host to kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers and rock stars. The decor is opulent and the restaurants are award winning.