"Operation Friendship has been in my family for generations" - Sydney Whitney, 2024 ~ "It is truly amazing and a great experience for teens around the world!" -Sydney Whitney, 2024 ~ "My trip to Sweden allowed me to step out of my comfort zone, do things I would almost never do on my own, meet new people, and create the most amazing memories." - Anna, 2024 ~ "My experiences helped me overcome my social anxiety, boosted my confidence, and truly changed me as a person." - Anna, 2024 ~ "I loved traveling and cannot wait for my daughter to get the same experience." -Amanda, 1995-1998 ~ "It was an amazing few weeks...they [hosts] were probably the best thing to happen to my family at the time, we consider them our family to this day, we send them life updates and they send them back." -Sedona Arbour