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Making friends around the world.
We are a non-profit fostering international friendship through short-term student exchanges, offering over 50 years of cultural exploration, friendships, and broadened horizons.
About Us
Operation Friendship of Grafton, MA is dedicated to facilitating short-term, international home-stay exchanges for teens fostering cross-cultural understanding and lifelong friendships. With over 50 years of experience, we offer a unique opportunity for cultural immersion without a significant financial burden or long-term commitment. Our goal is to create meaningful connections that transcend borders and build bridges of friendship across the globe.
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By organizing safe and enriching exchanges, we aim to promote intercultural awareness, break down stereotypes, and encourage empathy and respect among children from different backgrounds. Through our programs, we foster a sense of global citizenship and create lasting memories that shape young minds.
Our Mission
Operation Friendship of Grafton, MA focuses on promoting cross-cultural understanding and friendship through our international student exchange, promoting diversity, creating bonds and developing our future leaders.
Cultural Exchange
Embracing Diversity
We believe in the power of cultural exchange to promote tolerance, respect, and appreciation for different traditions and customs. Through our exchange programs, children have the opportunity to learn about new cultures, languages, and ways of life, fostering a more inclusive and interconnected world.
Friendship Building
Creating Bonds
Our emphasis on friendship building aims to create lasting relationships that go beyond geographical boundaries. By connecting children from diverse backgrounds, we promote empathy, understanding, and solidarity, laying the foundation for a more harmonious and peaceful future.
Global Citizenship
Nurturing Future Leaders
Through our programs, we instill in children the values of global citizenship, empathy, and cooperation. By fostering a sense of interconnectedness and shared humanity, we empower the next generation to become compassionate leaders who strive for a more equitable and inclusive world.
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