Fort Worth Sister Cities International is proud to announce the celebration of its 40th anniversary on June 26, 2025. For four decades, this organization has been building bridges of international friendship and cultural understanding between Fort Worth and its sister cities around the world.

“For 40 years, Fort Worth Sister Cities International has been connecting our community to the world through meaningful cultural, educational, and economic exchanges,” said Cindy Johnson, Chair of Fort Worth Sister Cities International. “This milestone anniversary gives us an opportunity to celebrate our past accomplishments while looking forward to the next chapter of global engagement.”

Founded in 1985, Fort Worth Sister Cities International has established meaningful partnerships with nine sister cities across the globe: Nagaoka, Japan; Trier, Germany; Bandung, Indonesia; Budapest, Hungary; Toluca, Mexico; Reggio Emilia, Italy; Mbabane, Eswatini; Guiyang, China; and Nîmes, France.

The community is invited to join a week-long social media celebration from June 23-26, as we commemorate this milestone anniversary. Stay tuned for historical highlights and achievements from the past 40 years, stories from exchange participants and volunteers, and ways to support the organization’s mission.

Follow Fort Worth Sister Cities International on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to participate in the celebration and learn more about the organization’s impact over four decades.

“The 40th anniversary is not just about celebrating our history – it’s about engaging our community in the important work of citizen diplomacy,” added President/CEO Kippen de Alba Chu. “We invite everyone to join us on social media as we commemorate this special milestone and support our mission of promoting international understanding, respect, and cooperation.”