FFI programs incorporate our RECIPE and are adapted to fit the interests of the individuals within every group.

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Healthy Living

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Healthy living is an important part of FFI programs. This includes both physical and mental health. There are several components that make up our healthy living framework:

 

1. Technology-Free: All of our programs are entirely technology-free. Participants do not have access to devices that connect to the internet for the entirety of their program. This is so participants can be present each day and disconnect from any other distractions we may have.

2. Mindfulness & Reflection: Each day, our participants engage in mindfulness, which helps them practice presence and stress reduction. We tailor this to match the day and what it requires. In
addition, we reflect on each day both individually in memory books and collectively through a nightly debrief.

3. Plant-Based Eating: All of the meals we eat during the program are entirely plant-based and healthy. This is done primarily for the promotion of cultural inclusivity and allowing all people of diverse backgrounds and cultures to know they have a welcome seat at our dinner table. In addition, we do this for personal health, planetary health, and the understanding that we can overcome challenges. See more at: www.ff.international/plant-based

 4. Movement & Physical Activities: We engage participants in daily movement and physical activities specifically chosen to challenge the group, provide new experiences, and give the greatest potential for individual development.

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Program Phases

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The program will be around five months in length and will be split into three phases:

 

Team-Building Phase (approximately 8-10 days): This phase will unite all participants at the FFI Center in Annalong, Northern Ireland, where they will begin their leadership development training and develop team-building and collaboration skills. Participants will also begin working on their Community Action Projects.

Skill Building Phase (approximately 12-14 days): After completing all required materials in the previous phase, participants will travel to the FFI Campus in New Hampshire, USA. Here, they will practice their developed leadership skills and immerse themselves in a new community. They will learn firsthand from community resources and professionals making an impact and develop further skills to apply in their home communities. 

Community Building Phase (approximately 5 weeks): Participants complete their Community Action Project plan through self-guided assignments overseen by FFI. Once the project is approved, participants will turn their vision into reality and make an impact on their community as FFI alumni. 

Alumni Movement Phase: We distinguish ourselves from other organizations by maintaining an inclusive approach that welcomes all former participants. Upon successfully completing the requirements of their program, each participant attains FFI alumni status. This prestigious status grants them access to exciting opportunities such as global alumni trips, exclusive workshops designed for alumni, facilitation training, and the potential to assume a leadership role as an Alumni Leader.

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Ongoing Virtual Sessions - Participants are expected to engage in virtual workshops and progress meetings scheduled by FFI throughout each program phase. ​
 

For more detailed information about our phases, visit our Immersion Programs page. 

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There are a variety of qualities we are looking for in applicants, and we encourage all to apply.