AMERICAN HOSTS AND FRIENDS

Can one person or one family make a difference toward achieving world peace?

We believe they can by building friendships with international students here in the Atlanta area studying at one of our outstanding institutions of higher learning. These students are their country's next generation of   leaders. Positive experiences and relationships they develop during their short time here in Atlanta strongly influence their views of America and Americans.

Before the internet and worldwide access to phone service allowed students to maintain closer family and friend contacts in their native lands, AMIS's purpose was being that "family" away from home. Now it is even more important that we extend a hand of friendship and hospitality to create a meaningful "once-in-a-lifetime" experience - an experience that has a lasting impression on international students and wonderful memories for our "host" families.

You can become involved in this ministry and make a difference in an international student's life by participating in one or more of the following programs:

•  Amigo Program - Be friends with an international student during this school year.
•  Welcome Reception - Come to Symphony Hall in the Fall and honor our international students.
•  Thanksgiving - Invite an international to have Thanksgiving dinner with your family.
•  Christmas International House - Host an international student in your home for a week at Christmas.

By participating in one of these programs you can make an international student a "friend for life" while enriching your own and your family's lives as well.