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September 8, 2025
Where It Began
Every movement has an origin. Ours began with 12 students, 20 countries, and one evening that changed everything.
HOW IFA WAS BORN
Atlanta's International Community Found Its Room
On September 8, 2025, Jennifer J. Barbosa convened a gathering that would become the founding moment of the International Friends Alliance. [Full story — Jennifer to confirm.]
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Mayor Dickens quote — Jennifer to confirm exact wording before publishing]
Mayor Andre Dickens, City of Atlanta
WATCH THE FIRESIDE CHAT
Mayor Andre Dickens on Atlanta's Global Opportunity
Moderated by Jennifer J. Barbosa, Co-Chair of the Global Opportunities Committee — September 8, 2025
By the Numbers
12
Students at Founding Event
20+
Countries Represented
1
The Movement
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