MULTI TRADE

Construction

Construction Projects

We Help Provide Equipment For Development Projects

Friends in Action International is dedicated to providing essential support for development projects by supplying the necessary skills and manpower through volunteer teams. We are committed to meeting a wide range of construction challenges. From electrical to plumbing, to masonry, excavating, welding, carpentry and more! We recruit and mobilize skilled teams to assist the missionaries and nationals with sustainable construction and training tailored to the missionaries needs and location. Additionally, we actively contribute towards the ongoing efforts of full-time missionaries and project facilitators, either through sending them directly or through our generous support.

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Project Developments

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Apprenticeship Trades

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Vocational Training

We Build Medical Clinics, Bridges, Schools, Homes And Airstrips

To create a sustainable economy in these newly reached communities, FIA provides vocational training for things like mechanics, welding, wood-working, construction, and other skills that will help support local families as well as ongoing project needs.

Training Includes:

  • Cabinet making
  • Construction
  • Welding
  • Mechanics
  • Sawmill operation
  • Block manufacting

OUR PARTNERSHIPS

For Over 30 Years Our Projects and Practical Services Have Impacted Multiple Missions Partners

Our longstanding partnerships have had a significant impact on multiple mission partners for over 30 years. Through our diverse projects and practical services, we are constantly striving to bridge the gap between heaven and earth. Our unwavering dedication lies in creating lasting change and leading people closer to Christ. Join us on this extraordinary journey as we collaborate hand in hand with our missions partners to make a Christ centered difference in the world.

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PROJECT STORIES

View What God Is Doing In Our Construction Project Stories

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Jan 10 2024

One Generation Away

Building For The Future: One Generation Away A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE...
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Mar 01 2023

Surrendering To His Calling

Called To A Mission At Home & Abroad A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OPERATIONS...
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Mar 01 2021

From Dreams To Drilling

FIA in West Africa I could not see the face of the Man in my dream. When I...
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Mar 01 2020

Using Civil Engineering To Impact Eternity

TRAVELING WITH FIA: USING CIVIL ENGINEERING TO IMPACT ETERNITY It will stretch...

WHAT WE DO

Unleashing God’s Love: Embrace Boundless Opportunities for Global Projects and Services

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International Shipping

FIA recognizes the ongoing need to provide materials and goods to help the missionaries travel deeper, reach further, and stay longer to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Partnering with over 1,000 missionaries FIA has shipped containers, pallets, and crates to over 58 countries around the world and to many remote locations.

Clean Water Initiative

By providing well drilling services, water collection systems, and water pipeline construction, FIA is able to reach the unreached with much needed fresh water. Clean water, along with proper collection and hygiene training, empowers men, women, and children and will be their life changing daily reminder of Jesus the Living Water.