Welcome to International Pen Friends' (IPF) Head Office Website

Since 1967, International Pen Friends (IPF) has provided more than 1.5 million people aged from 8-80+ with pen friends. Our solid membership base, commitment and service has led to us being recognised as the world's leading pen friend club.

Letter Writing Fun

IPF's objective is to keep the art of letter writing alive and to use that form of communication to promote worldwide friendship.

We also encourage members to combine email and other forms of communication with their letter writing, so they can experience the many different dimensions of the pen friend experience in this technological era.

Despite the many ways people can communicate, the most common feedback we receive from members is the fun they have receiving letters.

There's an exciting anticipation in waiting for letters to arrive - the stamps, fancy writing paper, postcards, photos, different handwriting styles, the time and care people have taken to write the letters, then sitting quietly and reading the letters time and time again, possibly keeping them for many years as part of personal history.

It's also a lot more fun to receive letters in the mail rather than junk mail and bills!

How to Join

Pen friend services are available for individuals and school classes. You can join IPF by completing the
on-line application form or the printable application form. The school class application form is available for teachers and group leaders. Our magazine and letter writing booklet are highly recommended and can also be ordered on the application forms.

Pen Friend Service

Our service is personalised and is not generated from an uncontrolled Internet database. All members are provided with a list of pen friends who have been individually matched according to age group, hobbies and interests. Each member's name is also given to other members of the club. This system enables members to commence their pen friend experience by writing introductory letters to the people on their list, and to receive surprise introductory letters from other members.

We invite you to explore our website and hope to welcome you as a member. Please don't hesitate to contact
us if you have any questions.

Best wishes and happy letter writing!

Julie Delbridge
President
International Pen Friends
admin@ipf.net.au