• SCI International
• SCI NorCal
• UC Sister Cities
Sister Cities International
Founded in 1956 by President Dwight Eisenhower, Sister Cities international is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network that creates and strengthens partnerships between US and
international communities.
Mission Statement
To promote peace through mutual respect,
understanding, and cooperation—
one individual, one community at a time
Fast Facts
410 Member Cities
130+ Countries
1800+ Global Partnerships
National Board, 28 Members
State Representatives
Country and Region Representatives
Honorary Board Alumni
SCI Staff based out of Washington, D.C.
How do we operate?
Finances
• CORE grant – State Dept
• Donations
• Proceeds from events
Benefits
• Website: Sistercities.org
• Membership Directory
• Toolkits
• Document templates, and more
• Personalized Staff Assistance
• Cities Seeking Partnerships
• Student Exchange Programs
• Visa, Insurance, and related services
SCI Events and Ongoing Initiatives
• US-Japan Sister Cities Summit: September 16-19, 2025
• Young Artists and Authors Showcase
o Deadline to Apply: April 1,2025
• Youth Leadership Summit: June 15-21, 2025
o Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2025
• 7 for 70 (Pacific Islands, PNG)
• 500 in 5 (China)
SCI NorCal Chapter
• 70 cities
• Board members elected from our
city members
• Meet quarterly
• Partner with the California League
of Cities
Union City Sister Cities
• Our existing Sister Cities
• Our board members
• Our history
• Sister City Festival 8/17/25
Our Existing Sister Cities
Our Board Members
Accomplishments and Activities
• Scholarships – New Haven
• Donations to our Sister Cities
• Afghanistan
• Philippines
• Thailand
• Bench project
• Peace pole
• Sister City visits
Sister City Festival
• Sunday, August 17th
• Mark Green Sports Center
• 12 pm – 5 pm
• Tickets - $25
Questions?