US/Mexico Sister Cities Association 50th Anniversary Convention
The 50th US/Mexico Sister Cities Association (USMSCA) Convention will be held February 21-23, 2013 in Laredo, Texas. USMSCA, established in 1962, provides assistance in creating new sister city relationships between U.S. and Mexican cities as well as supports existing partnerships.
Santa Clara County-Moscow partnership improves lives of youth
Santa Clara County, California is working with its sister county, the Region and City of Moscow, Russia, to better the lives of hundreds of youth who are without parental care. The sister county partnership has over the past four years, through exchanges and initiatives, furthered extensive collaboration in the social services arena.
Culver City aids tsunami-affected families in Japanese sister city
In late 2011, eight Sister Cities International members received a Kaiser Permanente Benefits Group grant of $11,350 each to conduct projects with Japanese sister cities in the aftermath of the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Sister Cities Africa announces U.S. Trade Mission to North Africa
Our partners at Sister Cities Africa have announced a U.S. Trade Mission to North Africa. Please see details below:
Opening doors to a rich cultural experience
This Fall, Asheville residents got a chance to experience the rich cultural heritage of their sister city San Cristóbal de las Casas, thanks to Asheville Sister Cities International! ASCI’s “Palenque Rojo” cultural project was the culmination of two years of planning and fundraising and successfully leveraged community resources and partners.
Sister city relationship furthers access to education, resources
Did you know the sister city relationship between Denver, CO and Axum, Ethiopia has enabled hundreds of students in Axum to receive better access to educational resources? Wondering how? Read on!
U.S. Department of State Announces Youth Exchange Scholarships for U.S. High School Students
Did you know the U.S. Department of State announced scholarships for American high school students to study abroad? Please see below for details!
2012 Midwest Regional Conference Presentations
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2012 Midwest Regional Conference, October 5-6, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio! The theme of the 2012 Regional Conference was “Diversity in Action.” […]
Sister Cities International and The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries sign Memorandum of Understanding
Sister Cities International and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the 2012 China International Friendship Cities Conference in Chengdu, China.
Condolences from President & CEO Mary D. Kane
On behalf of the Sister Cities International family, I offer my deepest condolences to the friends and relatives of the victims of yesterday’s attack in Libya.