SCI and Thriving Earth Exchange Help Communities Form Partnerships to Advance Priorities on Climate, Natural Hazards and Natural Resources
Cities all over the world are facing increased impacts from climate-related, natural hazards and natural resources issues. As your community works with Sister Cities International (SCI) in sanitation, water, health […]
Wunderbar Together: A Norfolk-Wilhelmshaven Exchange Transcending Generations
Even a fleeting international exchange can challenge perceptions, break down stereotypes, and build mutual respect for other cultures and customs. However, often the intercultural friendships fostered by Sister Cities programming […]
Hurricane Dorian, Just Another Unavoidable Disaster? Can Community Members Make a Difference?
Photo: Creative Commons, “NASAHurricaneEarl” by gd4jc is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 “Here all roads now lead directly to the ocean.” This is not a local catch-phrase to attract tourists, but a firsthand account, […]
A Call for Compassion, Peace and Community
On behalf of our Sister Cities International network, all of our members and partners, we would like to extend our most sincere condolences to the communities, families, and individuals in […]
SCI Expresses Its Condolences to the Family and Friends of Former Organization Executive Thomas W. Gittins
The Sister Cities International team would like to express its condolences to the family and friends of Tom Gittins, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on July 6, […]
Congratulations to the 2019 Young Artists and Authors Showcase Winners
We want to extend a huge congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2019 Young Artists and Authors Showcase. For decades, Sister Cities International has leveraged the power that […]
Sister Cities of Hampton and Anyang, South Korea Celebrating 30 Years of Friendship
In celebration of a 30 year friendship, Sister Cities of Hampton and the Hampton City Council hosted a delegation of twenty-five officials from Anyang, South Korea led by Mayor Choi […]
SCI President and CEO Explains the Meaning Behind the 2019 SCI Annual Conference Theme
ABOUT THE VIDEO SCI President and CEO Roger Mark De Souza explains why this year’s theme, “Cities Mean Business” is relevant to cities and their engagement in Sister Cities International’s […]
Sister Cities International Awards the 2019 Dwight D. Eisenhower Peace Prize to Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
WASHINGTON, DC (July 8, 2019) – Sister Cities International is honored to present the 2019 Eisenhower Peace Prize to Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. Ms. Kennedy Townsend will receive the prize at […]
Sister Cities International To Host Africa Forum at 2019 Annual Conference in Houston
WASHINGTON, DC (July 11, 2019) – Sister Cities International (SCI) will be hosting an Africa Forum during the 2019 Annual conference, which will be held July 17th- 19th at the […]