Citizen Diplomacy through Exchange

The organization organizes various cultural programs for the community, including children's multicultural programming like Sixth Grade School Tours and Passport to the World, and a book club series focusing on literature from Tempe's sister cities.

The organization organizes various cultural programs for the community, including children's multicultural programming like Sixth Grade School Tours and Passport to the World, and a book club series focusing on literature from Tempe's sister cities with discussions led by experts.

Partners with communities in sister cities to deliver humanitarian aid and infrastructure support, including building seven drinking water wells and a primary school in Timbuktu, Mali; distributing over 700 wheelchairs to Mali, Macedonia, and China; and collaborating with Project C.U.R.E. to provide medical supplies to Hilla, Iraq.

The organization conducts cultural, educational, and professional exchange programs for students, educators, and professionals to foster citizen diplomacy, global leadership development, and cultural understanding between Tempe and its eleven Sister Cities. These programs have provided cultural exchange opportunities to over 800 Tempe teens.

The organization conducts cultural, educational, and professional exchange programs for students, educators, and professionals to foster citizen diplomacy, global leadership development, and cultural understanding between Tempe and its eleven Sister Cities. These programs have provided cultural exchange opportunities to over 800 Tempe teens.

The organization conducts cultural, educational, and professional exchange programs for students, educators, and professionals to foster citizen diplomacy, global leadership development, and cultural understanding between Tempe and its eleven Sister Cities. These programs have provided cultural exchange opportunities to over 800 Tempe teens.

The organization hosts a book club series focused on literature from or about Tempe's sister cities, featuring discussions led by individuals with expertise in those cultures, including Country Directors.

Organizes a three-day Oktoberfest festival annually that attracts nearly 200,000 attendees, serving as a major community and cultural event.

Organizes special events such as a 50th anniversary gala and the rededication of the Sister City Garden to celebrate milestones, reconnect participants, and honor contributions to the organization’s mission.

The organization partners with its sister cities on humanitarian aid and development projects, including building seven drinking water wells and a new primary school in Timbuktu, Mali, and distributing over 700 wheelchairs and medical supplies to sister cities in Mali, Macedonia, China, and Iraq.

The organization partners with its sister cities to provide humanitarian aid, including building seven drinking water wells and a new primary school in Timbuktu, Mali, and distributing over 700 wheelchairs and medical supplies to sister cities in Mali, Macedonia, China, and Iraq.

The organization maintains the Ring of Honor at the Dick and Jane Neuheisel Sister City Garden, a historical landmark recognizing individuals who have advanced its mission, and collaborated with the City of Tempe and Arizona State University to redesign and relocate the garden to the Tempe Public Library.

The organization maintains the Ring of Honor at the Dick and Jane Neuheisel Sister City Garden, a historical landmark, and collaborated with the City of Tempe and Arizona State University to redesign and relocate the garden to the Tempe Public Library.

The organization maintains the Ring of Honor at the Dick and Jane Neuheisel Sister City Garden, a historical landmark recognizing individuals who have advanced its mission, and collaborated with the City of Tempe and Arizona State University to redesign and relocate the garden to the Tempe Public Library.

Manages and sustains formal sister city relationships with eleven cities worldwide to promote ongoing cultural, educational, and civic exchange.

Operates the Historic Hackett House, a historic bakery complex, as its headquarters and community venue for hosting programs, parties, and events that engage the public and support funding for sister city initiatives.

Provides members with discounts for Hackett House events and shopping, and organizes group travel opportunities as part of its engagement programming.

Conducts cultural and educational exchange programs for students, educators, and professionals to foster international goodwill, citizen diplomacy, and global leadership development between Tempe and its eleven sister cities, including sending student groups abroad and hosting international delegations such as the Regensburg Domspatzen Boys Choir.