Fort Worth, TX (June 24, 2024) – This summer, Fort Worth Sister Cities International is proud to launch its pilot program, Global Leaders in Action (GLA), taking place July 11-21, 2024. This dynamic program brings together international students from China and Eswatini visiting Fort Worth with local high schoolers for a transformative experience in leadership development and cultural exchange.

GLA fosters a collaborative environment where participants design and implement leadership and cultural competency trainings for over 500 students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds in Fort Worth’s community centers. Through this service project, GLA participants will gain valuable leadership and problem-solving skills while making a real impact on their community.

More than just service, GLA offers boundless benefits for participants:

• Develop essential leadership and problem-solving skills
• Strengthen global perspectives and appreciation for diverse cultures
• Build lifelong friendships with students from around the world
• Gain valuable experience for college applications and future careers

“Global Leaders in Action provides a unique opportunity for young people to become leaders, build bridges across cultures, and create a more positive future,” says Rachel Bradford, Youth & Education Chair. “With this pilot program, we’re laying the groundwork for a sustainable initiative that will empower a broader range of students in the years to come.”

Join us July 20 for the Closing Ceremony of Global Leaders in Action at Camp Carter at 10:00 a.m. See first-hand the amazing young people who have participated in this 10-day program and what they have learned. Show your support of these future leaders and help us thank and recognize our educators who have worked tirelessly to give Fort Worth the best sister cities youth program in the nation!