Global Penfriends

Find Snail mail and internet friends from around the world. Safe, secure and family friendly.

Find new International Friends

Our penpals are from all over the world, interested in new friendships, exchanging culture, learning a language, travel and education. Our snail mail members enjoy exchanging Letters, Postcards, Mail-Art, Candy and much more. Global Penfriends is a family friendly, secure place to meet new pen pals. All ages are welcome (School age to Seniors) Correspond by old fashioned snail mail or internet.

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Correspond with your penpals via our secure online messaging system or start sending letters to your penpal by post and become snail mail pen pals.

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International friendship by Post or Internet

Global Penfriends has been connecting Penpals by post and internet for over 25 years. Start writing a letter or send a message to a new friend today.

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Members can select penpals based on common interests such as, international friendship, snail mail exchange, language partner, travel friends, candy swaps, mail art, parcel exchange, postcard exchange.

What our members say

I like global penfriends because it allows you to get to know people in a safe way. It's fun to write to people from different countries. That way you learn more about the world.

Penpal Laaar

20 (Female)

I got the best friends through GPF. It was an experience that connected me with people I might never have met otherwise. At first, I joined for the program itself, but what stayed with me was the friendships. We worked together, shared ideas, and supported each other in different tasks. Over time, those connections grew stronger, and I realized that GPF gave me more than just knowledge or activities. It gave me friends I can share my thoughts, people who understand me and stand by me. Looking back, I see that the most valuable outcome of GPF was not only the program but the lasting friendships I gained.😀

Penpal xiaoshen

17 (Female)

I've been able to meet new friends even started learning languages too, it's a great experience you should try it

Penpal Britneypure

14 (Female)

I HAVE SO MANY PENPALS BECOUSE OF IT! I LOVE IT. I TALK TO A LOT OF PEOPLE EVERY MONTH, EVERYONE IS VERY RESPECTFULL AND NICE.

Penpal fox.pilot

26 (Female)

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Penpal ski8

18 (Female)

Penpal-ing and making friends are my favorite things to do. I still remember the first letter I had ever sent and ever received, it was the best feeling in the world. Without Global Penfriends, none of that would have been possible. So thank you GP, for making this experience memorable, fun, and safe.

Penpal bamallama dingdong

17 (Female)

Global penfriends is a wonderful online site to connect with friends all over the world. I have been on the site for a few years and met people who became my friends until now. I would definitely recommend this site to others who might be interested in connecting with others around the world. What I really like they have rules and regulations that help guide and keep us safe from unscrupulous persons who have a different agenda from what it should be. In Jamaica we would say, "big up yourself Global Penfriends" continue do the excellent job you are doing. Antoinette from Jamaica 🇯🇲

Penpal Sunshine Black Beauty

50 (Female)

I signed up for global pen friends as a project with my English class and was able to receive mail from10 different countries. It was very special.

Penpal Miss Hannah

18 (Female)

I've made many friends using this site, it's easy to navigate too.I highly recommend Global Penfriends 👌

Penpal Voyage voyage

55 (Female)

It's been a really good way to meet people in other parts of the world. I have met quite a few on here, but most of my contacts have been genuine.

Penpal Coastal Art Life

42 (Female)