Youth Ambassador Oath at City Council
2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Fort Worth City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
We are proud to celebrate our Youth Ambassadors as they take part in the Citizen Diplomat Oath, administered by Mayor Parker during Tuesday’s City Council Meeting. All student ambassadors selected for international exchanges to our sister cities in Italy, France, Japan, Germany, and Eswatini will be present to mark this meaningful milestone in their journey as citizen diplomats.

Youth Ambassadors from Nimes, France
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-22
High school students from Albert Camus High School in Nîmes, France are visiting Fort Worth as part of our international exchange program. We are grateful to our hosting schools—World Languages Institute, Fort Worth Country Day, and Nolan Catholic High School—for welcoming our guests. Bienvenue to Fort Worth!

Fort Worth Youth International Dance
2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | World Languages Institute, 4921 Benbrook Blvd., Fort Worth, 76116, United States
Join Fort Worth Youth International (FYI) to celebrate our guests from Nîmes, France!
Open to current 8th – 12th grade students.
Pre-paid tickets are $5 each. Tickets purchased at the door will be $10 each.

¡Viva la Conexión: Fort Worth - Toluca!
2026-02-22 - 2026-02-28
Discover the vibrant economic landscape and rich cultural heritage of Mexico through this exclusive sister city exchange program. Join Fort Worth Sister Cities International and the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as we forge meaningful business connections and explore exciting opportunities in our sister city of Toluca and Mexico’s dynamic capital.

Begin with an official welcome meeting with Mayor Moreno and key city officials in Toluca. Collaborate directly with Toluca Economic Development and the International Chamber of Commerce to explore partnership opportunities. Connect with influential business leaders through structured networking sessions, and experience the world-renowned Cosmovitral botanical garden and stained glass masterpiece that makes Toluca a cultural destination.

Professional tours of Mexico’s vibrant capital city provide deep cultural immersion. Visit Casa Azul, the iconic former home and museum of Frida Kahlo, and explore Mexico City’s rich history, art, and traditions through guided experiences.

Register today!

$1000 deposit due Nov. 14

Tentative itinerary.

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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.

Sakura Circuit: Journey to Japan
2026-04-11 - 2026-04-21
Experience the best of Japan on this immersive 11-day tour featuring cherry blossom season, cultural traditions, and iconic landmarks.

Begin in Nagaoka as official Fort Worth ambassadors, celebrating our sister city partnership while enjoying “hanami,” or cherry blossom, season at Yukyuzan Park and touring the renowned Nagaoka Fireworks Factory. Journey to historic Kyoto to explore UNESCO World Heritage sites including Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the golden Kinkaku-ji, participate in a traditional tea ceremony and Zen meditation session, and wander through the atmospheric geisha district of Gion.

Conclude in vibrant Tokyo with visits to the Samurai Ninja Museum, the ancient Asakusa Kannon Temple, and upscale Ginza district. Experience authentic Japanese culture through hands-on activities including a sushi-making class, tea ceremony, and Zazen meditation, while traveling seamlessly between cities on Japan’s efficient bullet train. The tour includes select meals and a farewell dinner cruise on Tokyo Bay.

$1,000 deposit due Dec. 15
Register.

tentative itinerary.

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.

Luhambo Lwesive - Journey of the Nation
2026-08-28 - 2026-09-08
Embark on an extraordinary 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

MAKE YOUR DEPOSIT TODAY

Questions? Contact Megan.
