"Operation Friendship has been in my family for generations" - Sydney Whitney, 2024 ~ "My experiences helped me overcome my social anxiety, boosted my confidence, and truly changed me as a person." - Anna, 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 ~ "Both hosting and travel experiences led to increased confidence, independence, and soft skills for all four of my children, not just the ones who traveled." -Kristina, 2013-Present "It is truly amazing and a great experience for teens around the world!" -Sydney Whitney, 2024 ~ "I loved traveling and cannot wait for my daughter to get the same experience." -Amanda, 1995-1998 ~ "We get to travel and see cool things around the country and try new foods." "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 "I love meeting new people from around the world." "This is truly a whole-family experience."- Kristina, 2013-Present