PENPAL FRIENDSHIPS FOR PEACE

Here are some great groups that have penpal programs for kids. In many schools, a whole class signs up to be matched-up with penpals from around the world. Sometimes Boy Scout or Girl Scout troops or other youth groups sign up to be penpals. It's a great experience for friendship and understanding about other cultures. Most of these places have special rates for group projects. Write today to find out more information.


  1. International Pen Friends
    P.O. Box 290065 * Brooklyn, NY 11229
    • "The aim of International Pen Friends is to provide a channel of communication for all peoples, so that they can learn to understand, respect and live in harmony with each other." With over 300,000 members in 210 countries, this club "is now regarded as the greatest penfriend organization in the world" for young and old alike. There are over 500 Club Agents worldwide to match up penpals around the world. There is also a special program for 10-17 year-olds in schools, and groups such as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, which provides this international friendship service at a special reduced rate. International Pen Friends also publishes an international magazine called "People & Places."

  2. KIDS MEETING KIDS
    324 West 96th Street * New York, NY 10025 (USA)
    (212) 663-6368

    • "perhaps...KIDS MEETING KIDS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE"
    • More than 650,000 kids from 140 countries have become involved in the non-profit youth run organization, Kids Meeting Kids' goal of working locally, nationally and internationally to help bring peace and fairness to all kids of the world. Programs include penpal & peace exchanges; Days Against Violence workshops, walks, vigils and International meetings; International Children's Rights Network; and the perhaps KIDS MEETING KIDS Can Make A Difference newsletter. T-shirts, buttons, posters and other items help provide funds for KIDS MEETING KIDS projects.

  3. Peace Pals
    c/o The World Peace Prayer Society
    RR1, Box 118 * Benton Road * Wassaic, NY 12592 * 914-877-6093
    • "Join the international network of Peace Pals learning about peace through the arts, communication, and friendship..." Write for information about their ACTIVITY GUIDE (for children of all ages). Or write for information about building a peace pole as a school or community project. 100,000 peace poles are found throughout the world, carrying the message, MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH -- "They have become symbols of international peace and friendship, reminding us to keep peace in our thoughts and in our hearts."

  4. World Pen Pals
    1694 Como Avenue * St. Paul, MN 55108
    612/647-0191 * Fax: 612/647-9268
    • "Pen pals for friendship, understanding, and peace"
    • World Pen Pals is a letter-writing program of the International Institute of Minnesota, a non-profit social service agency, benefiting all nationalities. Each year World Pen Pals links more than 20,000 students, ages 12-20 from 175 countries all over the world with students in the United States.

 

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