Welcome to Outliers International Ministries! Our mission is to create a family away from home for international students, fostering deep and meaningful relationships that span the globe. We believe that by supporting internationals during their time in America, we can build bridges between cultures and promote understanding, love, and acceptance in our increasingly diverse world.
About 1,075,496 international students attended American universities in the 2019-2020 academic year. (That’s almost 5% of all enrolled university students in the country!)
There are about 200 different countries sending students to study in the U.S. (China and India making up 50%)
Almost 80% of international students never step foot in an American home during their studies. We want to change that!
We help support international students during their transition to life in America by providing a culturally diverse community that understands. We connect them to essential resources, take them shopping, host community meals, support them in their studies, celebrate holidays with them, help them process culture shock, and help with physical needs.
We create a warm and welcoming environment for international students, organizing regular events and gatherings where they can connect with one another and build strong friendships.
Our mentorship program pairs international students with experienced mentors from our staff, offering guidance and support as they navigate life in a new country.
We offer a 1 to 2-year internship program that trains and equips individuals or couples to carry out our mission on other college campuses. Through this program, we hope to expand our reach and bring our unique approach to more international students across the United States.
We work under the umbrella nonprofit organization, MissionStream which acts as our home office to process financial support and handle tax documents. Click “Partner With Us” to be routed to MissionSream’s direct giving page.
“OIM helps a student find her first apartment, set up essential services, and welcomes her into their community, making her feel welcome and loved.”
“Students celebrate the welcoming community they discover with OIM, finding a Family Away From Home.”
“A student journeys from seeking a car to confidently exploring the U.S. with OIM’s hands-on guidance and support, empowering independence.”
“OIM nurtures and encourages its community in a moment of crisis, comforting a student during a family tragedy back home.”
“Embodying community support and love in a time of need, OIM’s mentorship program and an anonymous donor’s kindness ensures a student keeps her apartment.”
Thank you to our generous supporters who help make all that OIM does possible.
