Being socially responsible is our focus

For 30+ years we have tried to do more than run a penpal website. We want every friendship made here to be a good thing — for our members, and for how people around the world understand each other.

1 million+ members · 195+ countries · 30+ years connecting penpals

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What we stand for

Safety firstEvery decision starts with keeping members safe — especially our youngest. How we do it
Friendship, not datingWe are an international friendship club. Flirting, dating and romance scams have no place here.
Understanding between culturesEvery letter between two countries is a small step towards a kinder, better-understood world.
Open to everyoneFree to join, and a free educational resource for children and classrooms.
Respect for privacyWe never sell your information or share it for marketing. Privacy policy
A kind, positive placeWe ask members to be considerate and positive, so everyone leaves looking forward to their next letter.

Quality over quantity

We would rather turn a profile away than let the wrong person in. Every profile, and every change to a profile, is checked before it goes live, and our team reviews anything unusual. Behind the scenes, automated checks look for patterns that suggest a profile isn’t genuine, and our team acts on what they find.

The club also has sensible limits built in — such as how many new people someone can contact in a day — so members get thoughtful letters, not spam.

Honest and independent

Global Penfriends is a family based club in Western Australia, not a big social network. The club is funded by members who choose Premium — their support pays for maintenance, security and new features, and keeps the club free for everyone else.

The reviews on our site come from real members, and we don’t use paid testimonials. Read what members say.

Want to help?

Many members like to give something back — including gifts that give kind young penpals the full Premium experience. See how you can support the club.

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