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Longing for
friendship in a new land
But many end up experiencing profound culture shock and stress. They have no one to help them navigate life in America. Most never even get invited into an American home. Desperate for friendship, they experience terrible loneliness… and miss out on opportunities to study the Bible.
– Romans 15:7 (ESV)
Extending God's love
among the nations
As a result, students from around the world are:
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Experiencing life-changing hospitality and true friendship
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Discovering the miracle of being called God's friend
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Finding their place in God's global plan
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Daniel was excited to study in the US. But as he left his family in South Africa, he was afraid of feeling unbearably alone. Then two IFI volunteers offered him a miracle.
Facing language barriers and culture shock, Fatou struggled to find community in the US. But then God gave her a friendship more beautiful than she could ask for.
When Ilaria arrived in the US, everything that could go wrong… did. Until an IFI Bible study helped her overcome her loneliness and doubts about God.
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You can be an international
student's hero
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Expand international student outreach to more campuses
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Equip students to share God’s love globally
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Serve international students online
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Train and support new staff
Financial
accountability
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