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Previous slide Next slide LATEST NEWS Paris and DC Share Unique Sister City Connection May 8, 2024 Read article Honoring Tim Quigley March 27, 2024 Read article Sister Cities International Celebrates International Women’s Day March 19, 2024 Read article LBSCA commemorates sister city Menton, France, with Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Reception November 29, 2023 Read article Load More News EVENTS ALL AMERICAS SUMMIT 2024 Register Now for the All Americas Summit next May 28-31, 2024 in San Antonio, TX USA Event details Get updates YAAS 2024 Young Artists and Authors Showcase Registration Deadline is on June 1, 2024, 11:59 PM ET Visit YAAS Website 2024 SUMMER LEADERSHIP MEETING Learn more about the Summer Leadership Meeting scheduled for July 16-18, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington, USA. Event details ANNUAL AWARDS 2023 Winners were announced at the Annual Business Meeting on July 28, 2023, and are being highlighted on Sister Cities International’s website, social media, and in national and regional press outreach. Meet the Winners PRESS RELEASE Sister Cities International’s 2023 Durham Summer Leadership Meetings View Press Release View All Events CALENDAR MAY 2024 BOARD ELECTIONS Board of Directors Election Candidate Application Deadline Registration CLOSED Read More MAY 2024 KENYA ROUNDTABLE MAY 23, 2024 2:00 PM EST Register MAY 2024 ALL AMERICAS SUMMIT 2024 Sister Cities International All Americas Summit Annual Summit MAY 28-31, 2024 San Antonio, TX. USA Add to Calendar JUNE 2024 ANNUAL AWARDS Sister Cities International 2024 Annual Awards Registration Deadline JUNE 1, 2024 11:59 PM EST Read More JUNE 2024 YAAS 2024 Young Artists and Authors Showcase 2024 Registration Registration Deadline JUNE 1, 2024 11:59 PM EST Visit YAAS Website JUNE 2024 YLS 2024 Youth Leadership Summit 2024 Registration Registration Deadline JUNE 15, 2024 11:59 PM EST Read More JULY 2024 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING 2024 Sister Cities International Annual Business Meeting JULY 18, 2024 9:00 AM PST Read More PROGRAMS PROGRAMS 7 for 70 7 PARTNERSHIPS FOR 70 YEARS OF SCI Learn more about our 7 for 70” initiative with the State Department and the White House National Security Council that connects cities between the U.S. and the Pacific Island nations. Join program Get updates J-1 VISA HIGH SCHOOL HOMESTAY Help build cultural exchange in your community. Host a student from your sister city for an academic year or semester under our J-1 Visa High School Homestay in the USA program. Join program Get updates YLS Youth Leadership Summit Our annual Youth Leadership Summit (YLS), which happens concurrently with our annual conference, engages the next generation of leaders ages 14-18 and introduces them to the world of international affairs while completing simulations and service projects with like-minded peers. Join program Get updates YAAS Young Artists and Authors Showcase The Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) is an annual art contest that encourages youth worldwide to express the mission of Sister Cities International through original artwork, literature, poetry, photography, and music. Join program Get updates NEW PROGRAMS Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletter for program updates. 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