Application Deadlines Extended for SCI Youth Leadership Summit

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  The Application Deadline for the Annual Sister Cities International Youth Leadership Summit has been extended to June 18th!  Apply now! Sister Cities International (SCI) is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2021 Youth Leadership Summit (YLS). The Youth Leadership Summit is designed to engage future leaders and expose them to important global challenges.                                                                                    … Read More

Aurora Sister Cities International Leads Delegation to Korea

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On April 22, 2017 a delegation of Aurora government, business and education leaders will travel to Aurora’s sister city in Seongnam, South Korea to participate in a week-long trade mission. This visit, hosted by Aurora Sister Cities International and Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan, is meant to deepen Aurora’s existing partnership with Seongnam City by introducing Aurora leaders to the businesses and institutions that make Seongnam City such a unique place. Seongnam City is a short 25 minute drive from the capital city of Seoul. It is known as the “Silicon Valley” of Korea as it is home to many tech companies. The … Read More

Aurora Sister Cities International Leads Delegation to Korea

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On April 22, 2017 a delegation of Aurora government, community, and business leaders will travel to Aurora’s sister city in Seongnam, South Korea to participate in a week-long trade mission. This visit, hosted by Aurora Sister Cities International and Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan, is meant to deepen Aurora’s existing partnership with Seongnam City by introducing Aurora leaders and residents to the institutions, businesses, and leaders that make Seongnam City such a unique place. Seongnam City is a short 25 minute drive from the capital city of Seoul. It is known as the “Silicon Valley” of Korea as it is home … Read More

Join Sister Cities International for #SisterCitySunday

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Sister Cities International has teamed up with the Delegation of the European Union to the United States to create a 28-week program that highlights the importance of people-to-people relationships in the spirit of sister cities. This online campaign will focus on a different EU member state every week. The content will feature a story about business, cultural, humanitarian, municipal, or educational partnerships between the U.S. and the EU sister city. How to follow: Check this website every Sunday from October 2nd, 2016- May 7, 2017 for new stories. Stories will also be shared on Twitter, Facebook, and Instragram using #SisterCitySunday … Read More

Aurora Sister Cities International Receives Korean Book Donation

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September 3, 2016 In September ASCI received a generous donation of beautiful children’s and young adult literature in the Korean language. These books have been donated to the Korean Academy of Colorado (housed at Aurora’s Global Village Academy). The books will be added to a lending library for the children studying the Korean language at this academy. The Korean Academy of Colorado is the regions oldest, non-church affiliated, independent Korean Language school. Help to bring the Korean language and culture to children and adults in the region through classes in language, art, acting, origami, sports, and modern music and dance. For more … Read More

Young Artists and Authors Showcase 2017: “We’re Going Places”

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Each year, the Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) encourages youth from around the globe to express the mission of Sister Cities International through original artwork, literature, film, and photography. Showcasing their imagination, creativity, and passion for world peace, students interpret a designated annual theme into works of art and literature. This year’s theme, “We’re Going Places,” showcases the importance of travel and exchange in achieving peace. Students are encouraged to draw inspiration from their experience with sister cities, travel, exchange, international friendships, and their goals to present their vision of where the future will lead. This program is a … Read More