Bridging Communities Across the Globe
Discover how sister city partnerships connect Arlington to the world through culture, education, and collaboration.
What is a Sister City?
A sister city is a formal agreement between two communities in different countries to promote cultural, economic, and educational exchanges. These partnerships foster mutual understanding and global collaboration, creating opportunities for meaningful engagement across borders.
Overview
Sister city relationships are established to build long-lasting connections between communities. By encouraging collaboration in areas like culture, education, and business, these partnerships contribute to a more interconnected and peaceful world.
Purpose of Sister City Partnerships
The Sister Cities program connects people, organizations, and governments to work together on initiatives that strengthen global ties. Whether through cultural events, student exchanges, or trade partnerships, sister cities help communities learn from one another.
Why Sister Cities Matter
Sister city relationships are established to build long-lasting connections between communities. By encouraging collaboration in areas like culture, education, and business, these partnerships contribute to a more interconnected and peaceful world.
Key Benefits:
Cultural exchange through festivals, arts, and tourism
Educational programs like student exchanges and scholarships
Economic opportunities through trade and business partnerships
Humanitarian efforts and collaborative development projects
Mission
To connect the City of Arlington, Texas with international partner cities and their people through citizen diplomacy in areas of economic development, education, culture exchange, and humanitarian activities in order to realize our vision.
Vision
Arlington, TX is a city with strong international relationships – between cities and people – which foster such understanding and respect that it reveals our shared humanity and enables peace.
Mission
Our mission is to foster global relationships that promote cultural exchange, economic collaboration, and educational opportunities, creating a more interconnected and understanding world.
Vision
We envision a future where communities across the globe are connected through meaningful partnerships that celebrate diversity, promote peace, and drive shared prosperity.
BOARD MEMBERS
Valerie Landry
Chair
Taylor Oldroyd
Vice-Chair
Linda Dipert
Secretary
Henry Lewczyk
Treasurer
Bruce Maxwell
Germany Committee Chair
Mark Caffey
Development/Fundraising Committee Chair
Aaron Perales
Governance Committee Chair
Peter Scott
Marketing/Education/Education Committee
Gus Garcia
City of Arlington Liaison
Michael Jacobson
Rob Matwick
Chris Hightower
Walid Joulani
Djorn Bain
Pedro Arevalo
Burt Pelletier
Mayor Jim Ross
Ex Officio