On this International Friendship Day, we at ICYE UK take a moment to celebrate the special bonds that cross geographical boundaries, cultural differences, and individual backgrounds. Our mission is about more than just exchanging cultural knowledge; it’s about building lifelong friendships that teach empathy, understanding, and mutual respect. 

Connecting Through Camps

ICYE UK’s camps are the heart of our friendship-building mission. Through team games, volunteers learn the value of cooperation, trust, and shared achievement. Our bonding activities such as cooking together and reflection sessions provide opportunities for individuals to learn about each other’s cultures, break down stereotypes, and forge connections that last a lifetime.

⬆️  One of the camp activities exploring Friendship 

Cooking Together: A Universal Language

One of the highlights of our camps is the collaborative cooking sessions. Participants from different countries come together to prepare and share meals from their respective cultures. In the process, they learn that food is a universal language that can create bonds beyond words. It’s a celebration of diversity and a powerful testament to the fact that our similarities often outweigh our differences.

Reflection: Looking Inward to Reach Outward

Reflection sessions allow our participants to dig deeper into their personal growth and understanding of others. By sharing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, they not only enrich their own lives but also contribute to the collective growth of the group. These sessions form the philosophical core of our mission, ensuring that the friendships created at our camps resonate far beyond the week’s activities.

Join Us in Celebrating Friendship

International Friendship Day is not just a date on the calendar for ICYE UK; it’s a reflection of our ongoing commitment to making the world a friendlier place. By creating spaces where people can come together, we hope to build a future where understanding and friendship flourish.

Happy International Friendship Day from all of us at ICYE UK! Together, we can make the world a little more connected, compassionate, and caring. 🌍❤️

For more information on how you can be part of ICYE UK’s mission, contact us. Let’s celebrate friendship every day!