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International Leadership Academy
Join this dynamic summer leadership program bringing Fort Worth students together with high school students from around the world. This year’s theme, Meet the World in Fort Worth, will encourage students to explore and focus on critical and current issues. Through ILA they will gain essential leadership and communication skills through cross-cultural activities such as art, music, and language studies.
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Board of Directors Meeting
The Fort Worth Sister Cities Board of Directors meeting will meet at the City Club in the Oak Room. Lunch will be provided for $25. Purchase lunch.
Find out more »International Leadership Academy Closing Ceremony
Enjoy presentations by students from Fort Worth and our sister cities of Bandung, Budapest, Mbabane, Nagaoka, Reggio Emilia, Toluca, and Trier. Celebrate these students’ commitment to citizen diplomacy and learn how they are building a culture of tolerance and understanding.
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The Executive Committee of Fort Worth Sister Cities will meet at the City Club in the Library.
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Explore Budapest & Prague
Join Councilwoman Ann Zadeh as she leads a delegation to Fort Worth’s 4th sister city of Budapest, Hungary, and then on to Prague, Czech Republic. Relax on a luxurious evening cruise on the Danube, step back in time as you step across the famous Szechenyi Chain Bridge, and experience the life and culture of these beautiful cities.
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Annual Meeting and Luncheon
Join us as we celebrate the Members Circle and all we accomplished in 2018 with the support of this thriving network of individuals, organizations, corporations and community leaders. Keynote speaker will be San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg who is the incoming Chair for Sister Cities International. Please confirm your attendance no later than September 17 to danielle@fwsistercities.org. Want to attend? The Annual Meeting is only open to those who belong to the Members Circle at Diplomat level and above. Not yet…
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Amazingly Global Race
Compete for top prizes and bragging rights in this AMAZING race. Teams of three to five from local businesses and the community will walk, run and ride to eight stations throughout Fort Worth, attempting various challenges along the way and ending with a finish line party at the Flying Saucer. Each team is asked to raise $1,000 as an entry fee to support Sister Cities youth programs.
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Mayor’s International Dinner & Global Awards
One of our most anticipated annual events, the Mayor’s International Dinner is made possible by the generosity of our Members Circle and provides funds to promote Fort Worth globally and enrich our community through international education, exchange and commerce. The Global Awards honor businesses, individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to global understanding, world political stability and international trade to solve international health, economic, social or environmental challenges.
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Tricolore Youth Sports Games
The Tricolore Youth Sports Games, held every four years in Fort Worth’s sister city, Reggio Emilia, Italy, began due to admiration for the world Olympic Games and their ability to create peace and unity among people. Fort Worth Sister Cities International partners with local schools and sports teams who are responsible for preselecting team members based on their sport’s requirements and Sister Cities’ guidelines. Selected team members and coaches attend team and cultural orientations and cover all expenses pertaining to…
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