Whether you’re a business professional or an everyday citizen diplomat, getting involved with Sister Cities International provides a variety of benefits. When he founded the People-to-People program over 60 years ago, President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s vision was a wide network of individuals working to build and strengthen relationships across borders.
Today, The Sister Cities International team, along with our members and thousands of volunteers, is committed to his vision. We boost the impact of our organization and strengthen the capacity of our members. Together, we touch the everyday lives of millions of people through economic development projects; academic and scholarship opportunities; resilient cities initiatives and environmental programs; arts and cultural activities; and municipal, youth, and sports exchanges.
Are you ready to make your mark on an international citizen diplomacy movement? Getting involved with Sister Cities International is easy.
We are the legacy of President Eisenhower’s vision to build a network that would champion world peace and prosperity by fostering bonds between people from different communities around the world. Today, our goal is to continue expanding our network and strengthening the capacity of our members to spread peace through people. Make your mark and donate today.
Our Global Leaders Circle is a thriving network of individuals, businesses, and organizations that have publicly demonstrated their support for global peace and prosperity. Your generous gift to Sister Cities International supports our work to promote peace and gives you the opportunity to align with a powerful, thriving global and local network of those most committed to our mission.
Get involved in your local community! The best way to join the citizen diplomacy movement is to make sure your local sister city relationship is active. Use our city search tool to find the closest local program to you and reach out to the city’s primary contact for ways to join their sister cities efforts.
Sister Cities International is always looking for diverse individuals to become part of our network leadership. Whether you apply to become a member of our board, become a state representative, or take on a role as a global envoy, there’s a place for you in our organization.