Donate to the IFI National Ministry Fund today and your gift will be matched, up to $50,000, to help more international students find friendship through Christ.
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Longing for

friendship in a new land

Most international students arrive in the US excited for a new adventure.

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.

Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
– Romans 15:7 (ESV)

Extending God's love

among the nations

Through IFI, volunteers are being equipped to cross language barriers and overcome cultural differences so they can share God's love globally—right where they are.

As a result, students from around the world are:

  • Experiencing life-changing hospitality and true friendship
  • Discovering the miracle of being called God's friend
  • Finding their place in God's global plan
Stories of international impact
The Miracle of Friendship

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.

Finding a Friend for Life

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.

Stepping Into a Bad Dream

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.

You can be an international

student's hero

  • Expand international student outreach to more campuses
  • Equip students to share God’s love globally
  • Serve international students online
  • Train and support new staff

Financial

accountability

Gifts to IFI, a qualified 501(c)(3) organization,are tax-deductible, subject to IRS rules. IFI has complete discretion and control over the use of all donated funds. See how we handle your generous donations
Give today and make twice the impact in transforming lives!

Thanks to generous friends, your gift to the IFI National Ministry Fund will be matched, up to $50,000, between now and December 31, 2023. While we're grateful for your generosity toward individual IFI staff and local ministries, this matching gift opportunity applies exclusively to gifts made to the IFI National Ministry Fund. Support IFI staff or local ministries here

Donate today to double your impact and provide thousands of international students support, friendship and the chance to study the Bible with others while in the US.
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