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The Sister Cities movement is rooted in the belief that

people-to-people interactions promote peace through

greater cultural sensitivity and tolerance.

Fort Wayne Sister Cities International fosters

such relationships. Our programs are

primarily aimed at student exchanges to open

the world of friendship, one person at a time, also

to educate our community about the cultures of our

Sister Cities. Pretty amazing, right?

As a community-based organization, we depend

on support from people like yourself to

promote these ideas in Fort Wayne and

beyond. Will you join us? Benefits of

membership include:

BENEFITS TO BECOMING A FWSCI MEMBER

• Discounts on attending FWSCI events

• The opportunity for you and your child to apply for scholarships and grants for international exchanges

• Admission to many student exchange functions in Fort Wayne to promote acceptance and understanding of different cultures

• The opportunity for your company to network with members of FWSCI in order to share and employ economic development strategies and information

• The opportunity for youth to be involved at both the local and international level by competing in the “Showcase for Young Artists”

• Free cultural consultation services when traveling or doing business in any of our sister cities

Globally advancing friendship and peace through educational, cultural, and economic exchanges

JOIN US

TODAY!The Fort Wayne Sister Cities International program is open to all individuals and organizations in the greater Fort Wayne community.

That means you ! Membership in the Sister Cities program promises to be a rewarding and fun experience! Join us for international

festivals, travel opportunities, and a chance to promote peace through global friendship with our partner sister cities.

We offer many unique and interesting opportunities, including:

There is also the chance to become a part of something greater. Fort Wayne Sister Cities International is a member of the Sister

Cities International network. This organization helps advance peace and prosperity through cultural, educational, humanitarian and

economic development efforts, and serves as a hub for institutional knowledge and best practices to benefit citizen diplomats. Sister

Cities International empowers individual citizens to become diplomats and represent their community and their country in new and

meaningful ways.

CULTURALEXCHANGES

STUDENTEXCHANGES

SCHOLARSHIPS& GRANTS

CULTURALEVENTS

ECONOMICEXCHANGES

VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIES

fortwaynesistercities.org

The Chapman FundWe believe exposure to other cultures at a young age is critical to becoming a citizen of the world. That is the vision of Howard and Betsy Chapman, community leaders and generous donors. A significant scholarship fund has been set up in their name and is administered by FWSCI. This fund exists to facilitate international exchange opportunities for Allen County high school-age students. Monies can also be used to support students between the ages of 14 to 21 from our sister cities to travel to Fort Wayne.

Will you join us?

Mawlamyine MYANMAR

Plock POLAND

Takaoka JAPAN

Gera GERMANY

Fort Wayne, Indiana and Mawlamyine, Myanmar signed an official Friendship City agreement in February 2016. This pact opens the door for student and cultural exchanges between Fort Wayne and Mawlamyine.

Taizhou CHINA

In 1978, Takaoka Mayor Kenji Hori led the first official delegation from Takaoka to Fort Wayne. This sister alliance has led to many exchanges of government officials, teachers, students, artists, and private citizens.

The official recognition of a Sister City relationship was completed in March of 1990. Since that time, there have been many exchanges, including Plock’s Wisla Folk Ensemble appearing multiple times in Fort Wayne; several Fort Wayne teachers conducting summer classes in English in Plock; as well as celebrations in both cities commemorating anniversaries of the alliance.

The formal agreement initiating a Sister City relationship was signed in Gera, June 6, 1992, by Fort Wayne Mayor Paul Helmke and Gera Mayor Michael Galley. There have been numerous exchanges between the two cities as artists, musicians, government officials, and students have participated in special events in both communities.

On May 10, 2012, the formal sister city agreement was signed in Mayor Henry’s office with Mayor Henry, Tom Herr, Xue Xianchu and Xiang Wenmin signing their names on the agreement. The agreement represents just the first step of long march. Both cities will have to orchestrate more exchanges and form closer ties in economy, education, health care, culture and sports in the future.

FORT WAYNE SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC

MEMBERSHIP FORM

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PLEASE MAIL THIS FORM TO:927 S Harrison St | Fort Wayne IN 46802

ADDRESS

EMAIL

NEW MEMBER RETURNING MEMBER

$10 STUDENT

$50 SUPPORTING

$150 CORPORATE

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS:

Full-time high school or college

Includes all household members

Public recognition of your donation

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ADDITIONALCONTRIBUTION

A receipt for tax purposes is available upon request. Fort Wayne Sister Cities International (FWSCI) is affiliated with Sister Cities International, headquartered in

Washington, DC, and is a 501 (c) (3) corporation.

To learn more about FWSCI see our website www.fortwaynesistercities.org which connects to our Facebook page.

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