Fort Worth Sister Cities

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 | TX
Deadline: March 29, 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.

Luhambo Lwesive - Journey of the Nation
2026-08-28 - 2026-09-08 | TX
Embark on an extraordinary 12-day journey through the heart of Southern Africa, where cultural immersion meets wilderness adventure. This carefully curated expedition takes you from the vibrant kingdom of Eswatini to the untamed beauty of South Africa’s Pilanesberg National Park.

Luhambo lwesive means journey of the nation. It is a philosophy: a celebration of shared heritage and cultural pride. This journey invites you to walk alongside the people of Eswatini and South Africa, experiencing the landscapes and traditions that shape a nation’s story.

Your odyssey begins in Mbabane, Eswatini’s capital, where you’ll be welcomed with official hospitality. Immerse yourself in the rich Swazi heritage as you explore the renowned Swazi Candle workshop, where artisans hand-sculpt stunning Big Five-themed candles, and the world-famous Ngwenya Glass factory, a vibrant space filled with music and creativity where recycled glass transforms into works of art.

Delve deeper into ancient traditions at the Mantenga Cultural Village, a living museum that brings classical Swazi life to vivid reality. Journey to Pigg’s Peak at the foot of Eswatini’s highest mountain, discovering local craftsmanship at the Peak Fine Craft Centre. Gain diplomatic insights during a briefing at the U.S. Embassy and witness meaningful community impact through a visit to a health center that was constructed with the support of FWSCI.

The adventure intensifies as you venture into South Africa’s Pilanesberg National Park, home to the iconic Big Five. Your exclusive sanctuary, Shepherd’s Tree Lodge, offers an intimate wilderness experience in a private zone where elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo roam freely. Over four thrilling days, experience twice-daily game drives in open safari vehicles, tracking wildlife at dawn and dusk. Enjoy sundowners deep in the bush as the African sunset paints the sky, followed by spotlight safaris revealing the nocturnal hunters of the night.

This journey seamlessly blends cultural discovery, diplomatic engagement, wildlife encounters, and luxury accommodations. This journey is more than travel – it is luhambo lwesive, a powerful journey of the nation that connects people, purpose, and place in an experience that will resonate long after you return home.

April 15 – $1000 deposit due

May 15 – Final balance due

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