Sister Cities International (SCI) is a nonprofit organization that works closely with US communities to develop lasting relationships with counterpart communities in other nations. SCI is driven by citizen diplomats and city officials in more than 3,500 communities in 137 countries. Their website has a great deal of information and many resources.
The goals of Sister City International
- Develop municipal partnerships between U.S. cities, counties, and states and similar jurisdictions in other nations.
- Provide opportunities for city officials and citizens to experience and explore other cultures through long-term community partnerships.
- Create an atmosphere in which economic and community development can be implemented and strengthened.
- Stimulate environments through which communities will creatively learn, work, and solve problems together through reciprocal cultural, educational, municipal, business, professional, and technical exchanges and projects.
- Collaborate with organizations in the United States and other countries which share similar goals.