ABOUT US
Bringing people from all over the world together for friendship, encouragement, and connection.
Who We Are
Network of Nations is a community-centered ministry dedicated to building meaningful connections between international students and the local community.
We create spaces where students are welcomed, supported, and encouraged through genuine hospitality, practical care, and lasting relationships.
Our heart is simple: to help students from every nation feel seen, valued, and at home.
A place away from home, to call home.
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Network of Nations began as a local effort in the late 1990s to connect international students with the DeKalb community.
In 2001, it became a broader collaboration of churches and volunteers working together to serve international students.
Programs like the Friends Program and Intercultural Café grew out of this vision and continue to bring people together today.
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Every year, international students arrive in DeKalb facing challenges like loneliness, cultural adjustment, and language barriers.
We exist to meet these challenges by providing community, support, and meaningful relationships.
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Building bridges of love and friendship between international students and the local community.
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Students from over 120 countries have been part of Network of Nations.
Many carry these relationships with them long after their time in DeKalb, creating lasting global impact.
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Network of Nations brings together students, volunteers, and local churches into one shared community—celebrating cultures and building friendships.
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As a Christian ministry, we are motivated by a desire to reflect and witness God’s love to people of every nation through hospitality, care, and connection.
A global community, locally connected.
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120+ Countries Represented
A global community of students
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20+ Years of Connection
Serving since the early 2000s
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17+ Partner Churches
Working together locally
You’re invited.
Be part of a community where the world feels at home.