Youth Leadership Events

You’re invited to Fort Worth Youth International's Global Extravaganza! To kick off the year, the youth board invites you to enjoy cultural presentations on our nine sister cities. Even more, you will learn about all the ways you can be involved with sister cities throughout the school year through Youth Ambassador exchanges, hosting, community service […]

Join Fort Worth Youth International for a virtual summit with our sister city Bandung, Indonesia on the theme of bullying prevention and how to be kind and inclusive to everyone. Students will share challenges, solutions and ideas for us to all work and grow together peacefully.

Join us for a special reception celebrating the winners and participants in the Young Artists & Authors Showcase.

You’re invited to attend the final meeting of Fort Worth Youth International for this academic year! Join us as we reflect on our accomplishments and elect next year’s board members.

Join us for an exciting afternoon as our youth board presents the Global Expo, a celebration of international cultures and sister cities!

What does Francisco de Goya mean to a Spanish-language student? How does a French-language student see a painting by Claude Monet? In conjunction with the Kimbell Art Museum and Fort Worth ISD, experience this special event connecting language, art, and culture featuring presentations from high school students about artworks related to their world language studies.

Through the Young Artists and Authors Showcase students ages 12-18 have an opportunity to submit their art in six categories and receive cash prizes, as well as international recognition. Fort Worth Sister Cities International is holding the local Young Artists and Authors Showcase to choose student pieces to be submitted to the worldwide competition.

Join us this summer for Global Leaders in Action! This exciting program brings international and local students together in Fort Worth to collaborate on the design and implementation of leadership and cultural training for younger students in the Fort Worth community and visit various local nonprofit organizations to experience community-enhancing leadership.

You’re invited to the Fort Worth Youth International Coffeehouse! To kick off the year, the youth board invites you to sample international coffee and tea alongside various international treats.