Fort Worth Sister Cities

Fort Worth Youth International Book Club
2022-01-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join the Fort Worth Youth International Book Club on Jan. 9 for a discussion on “The Strange Library” by internationally acclaimed author Haruki Murakami. “The Strange Library” is a fantastical illustrated short novel about a boy imprisoned in a nightmarish library. Opening the flaps on this unique little book, readers will find themselves immersed in the strange world of best-selling Haruki Murakami’s wild imagination.

Pick up the book at your local library or bookstore and register today to receive the Zoom link.

Register online.

Youth New Year Celebration
2022-01-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us virtually as we learn about how our sister cities and other cultures celebrate the New Year (and other significant holidays). We will hear “Happy New Year” messages from our friends in our sister cities as well as record a New Year message of our own to send to our international friends.

Come and also hear about the International Leadership Academies and how to get involved in sister cities for the rest of the school year and summer.

Register online.

Jr. International Leadership Academy
2022-07-11 - 2022-07-15
Join this dynamic summer leadership program specifically designed for middle school students completing grades 6-8. The Jr. International Leadership Academy students will meet and interact with other Fort Worth middle school students as well as university students from Toluca, Mexico while studying international cultures in a creative, fun, and educational environment. The program will encourage students to explore and focus on current issues as they gain essential leadership and communication skills through cross-cultural activities such as art, music and language.

Taste of Sister Cities
2022-10-09 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | UNT Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Come and join the Fort Worth Youth International group to enjoy the cuisine representing our nine sister cities and learn about all the youth programs and exchanges you can participate in for the upcoming year.

Register to attend.

The Experiment Digital
2023-05-22 - 2023-07-02
Fort Worth Sister Cities International has an incredible opportunity for high school students (grades 9-12) to participate in a State Department sponsored program called the Experiment Digital. This program is scheduled for six weeks for this summer and is free of charge and 100 percent digital.

Students selected for the program will interact with high school students from Iraq, Yemen, Algeria, Tunisia, Bahrain, Libya, Jordan and others.

Applicants must:

be between the ages of 14-19 or currently enrolled in high school
speak basic English
commit to 4 hours per week for 6 weeks during the summer of 2023

The priority enrollment deadline is Feb. 15, with a final deadline of March 27.

On the application, students should answer “yes” to the question, “Were you nominated to apply by your sponsoring organization?” Then choose Fort Worth Sister Cities International from the drop down list.

Apply now.
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International Leadership Academy
2023-07-08 - 2023-07-23
Join this dynamic summer leadership program bringing Fort Worth students together with high school students from around the world. This year’s theme, “Peace Builders” will encourage students to explore how we see other cultures and understand global influences while using youth leadership skills to promote world peace through service to their communities. Through the program they will gain essential leadership and communication skills from cross-cultural activities such as art, music, and language studies and incorporate these into how they can make their communities a more peaceful place.

Find out more and apply.

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Tricolore Games
2023-07-22 - 2023-07-30
The Tricolore 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 their participation.

Nearly 80 Fort Worth students attended the Tricolore Games in Reggio Emilia in 2018.

Global Extravaganza
2023-10-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | UNT Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
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 projects, and much more. Bring a friend and come join us!

Register to attend.

Find out more about youth programs.

Bandung-Fort Worth Youth Summit
2023-11-29 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
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.

Register.

Young Artists & Authors Showcase reception
2024-05-21 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Kinfolk House, 1913 Wallace St., Fort Worth, 76105, United States
Join us for a special reception celebrating the winners and participants in the Young Artists & Authors Showcase. Please confirm your attendance to by May 13.

Register to attend.
See the 2024 Fort Worth winners.

Hygiene Drive
2025-03-03 - 2025-04-04
Help us make a fresh start possible! Our student board, Fort Worth Youth International, is collecting full-size hygiene products to create care kits for refugee families through Catholic Charities. Your donation brings dignity and comfort to those starting new lives in our community.

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Donate here.

Fort Worth Youth International Elections
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | UNT Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
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.

Our agenda includes recognition of graduating members, board member elections for 2025-2026, and open discussion for next year’s initiatives.

Only dues-paying members are eligible to vote, and your participation ensures strong leadership for the coming year. This is your opportunity to shape the future of our youth organization!

Register to attend.

Election info & candidate flyers.

Global Expo
2025-10-05 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | UNT Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Join us for an exciting afternoon as our youth board presents the Global Expo, a celebration of international cultures and sister cities! Discover the unique traditions, customs, and histories of our sister cities around the world, and learn how you can apply to become a Youth Ambassador to travel and represent our community globally, or meet the world in Fort Worth through Global Leaders in Action.

This event is open to all ages! Free parking is available in Lot 6 . Enter at the doors near the flagpoles, and take the elevators down to the first floor to access the atrium.

Register to attend.

Find out more about youth programs.

Young Artists & Authors Showcase
2026-03-15
Fort Worth Sister Cities International is hosting the local Young Artists and Authors Showcase to select student pieces to be submitted to the worldwide competition. Through the Young Artists and Authors Showcase, students ages 12-18 have an opportunity to submit their creative work in six categories and receive cash prizes, as well as receive international recognition.

Submissions interpreting the theme “Voices of Today, Visions of Tomorrow” will be accepted in the following categories: Classic Art, Digital Art, Photography, Essay, Poetry, and Original Music.

All submissions due March 15.

Photo: “Green Spaces” by Celeste Jenkins-O’Reilly, grand prize winner for 2024 international competition

Submit your piece.

See the 2025 Fort Worth winners.

Global Gallery Night
2026-04-24 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
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.

Global Gallery Night affords high school students in the city of Fort Worth the opportunity to foster and enhance global competence by having an opportunity to practice research skills, build confidence in public speaking. Students deepen appreciation for learning about world cultures and art by leading gallery tours of the Kimbell Art Museum’s international collection.

Global Leaders in Action
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-26
Deadline: April 12, 2026

Join us in the summer of 2026 for the third year of 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.

The benefits to participants of GLA are boundless: learning important leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; strengthening global perspectives and gaining appreciation of other cultures; and developing lifelong friendships with students from around the world!

Questions? Contact Paige.

find out more and apply.
