The nation of Trinidad and Tobago hosts the IIFWP´s:

The nation of Trinidad and Tobago hosts the IIFWP´s: 11th Friendship America’s and 4th Island Friendship Project
	Youth serving others: Building the moral foundation for a culture of peace August 7-16 2001

Cooperating organizations include the: Religious Youth Service (RYS), the International Relief Friendship Foundation (IRFF), Habitat for Humanity of Trinidad and Tobago, The Rose Foundation

Participants:
A special focus on island nations and the USA but participants is welcome from all nations. The age for participation will be 15-21.

Requirements:
All participants need to go through a selection process. Selection is through application, which includes essay questions and recommendations. The project is limited to forty-five participants. Some staff positions are available for adults and those 18 and above.

Costs:
Air travel is the responsibility of the participant. The admission fee for the project is $ 350, which will cover the food, housing, local travel and programs during the project. Participants will be meet at the airport in Port of Spain and be brought to the orientation sight. International arrivals are expected on August 6th.

Norms:
An environment of sharing, cooperation and friendship, hard work and reflection are considered the norm in our community. Participants are expected to be involved in all daily programs without using alcohol, drugs or focusing on exclusive relationships. Good health is required to keep up with the work and the warm to hot climate. Our community is an interfaith community, which promotes understanding and cooperation rather then proselytizing. We encourage people to look at themselves as representatives of their nation and culture and to behave accordingly.

Language:
The project is in English.

Health and Climate:
The climate in Trinidad is warm to hot. No medical shots are required. Tetanus shots are optional.

Work Project:
Participants will take part in Habitat for Humanity’s International effort to help provide housing for low income families. No special skills will be needed but any expertise will be appreciated. Additional work projects will be found that will be suitable to both
the community and the individual participants.

This Friendship America’s Project will: provide youth and young adults an opportunity to work with peers from over ten nations. The program includes periods of work service with Habitat for Humanity and other service organizations, cultural programs, education presentations, a character education component along with team discussions and sightseeing.

Participants will come from various faiths and will be in an environment where all faiths are respected and appreciated. All participants will be given an education packet to help them prepare for the education component of the program and to better prepare for the culture and environment of Trinidad and Tobago.