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OFFICIAL DELEGATION TRAVELING TO TOLUCA, MEXICO TO MEET NEW MAYOR

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Fort Worth, Texas — Sister Cities Delegation Greets Mayor González Fort Worth Sister Cities  is sending an official delegation to Toluca, Mexico to meet the     Honorable Mayor Martha Hilda González Calderón. The delegation will be led by Mike Hyatt, Director Emeritus of Fort Worth Sister Cities and Doug Harman, Chair of the Toluca Committee.  Also traveling with the delegation are Manny Reyes, Toluca Vice Chair and Irene Chase, Vice President of Fort Worth Sister Cities. Mayor Price’s schedule prevented her from joining the group but is quoted below from a letter to be delivered:  “Since 1998, Fort Worth has been proud to call Toluca its Sister City.  Together we have supported a strong partnership including youth and university level programs, ongoing police department exchanges, and an increased emphasis on developing economic relations between our two cities. “  The delegation will deliver the letter along with a gift on Mayor Price’s behalf and an invitation to visit Fort Worth to re-establish  the sister city partnership in hopes of renewed economic relations and educational exchanges. Toluca, Mexico is Fort Worth’s closest Sister City.   Signed in 1998, this partnership has resulted in many exciting programs such as: middle and high school-to-school partnerships including the Model U.N. program; municipal and economic forums; monarch butterfly  tourism exchange; culture, language and mentoring programs; a medical school intern program and City of Fort Worth Police Department training program.

2013-04-17 08:15

OFFICIAL DELEGATION TRAVELING TO TOLUCA, MEXICO TO MEET NEW MAYOR

Fort Worth, Texas — Sister Cities Delegation Greets Mayor González Fort Worth Sister Cities  is sending an official delegation to Toluca, Mexico to meet the     Honorable Mayor Martha Hilda González Calderón. The delegation will be led by Mike Hyatt, Director Emeritus of Fort Worth Sister Cities and Doug Harman, Chair of the Toluca Committee.  Also traveling with the delegation are Manny Reyes, Toluca Vice Chair and Irene Chase, Vice President of Fort Worth Sister Cities. Mayor Price’s schedule prevented her from joining the group but is quoted below from a letter to be delivered:  “Since 1998, Fort Worth has been proud to call Toluca its Sister City.  Together we have supported a strong partnership including youth and university level programs, ongoing police department exchanges, and an increased emphasis on developing economic relations between our two cities. “  The delegation will deliver the letter along with a gift on Mayor Price’s behalf and an invitation to visit Fort Worth to re-establish  the sister city partnership in hopes of renewed economic relations and educational exchanges. Toluca, Mexico is Fort Worth’s closest Sister City.   Signed in 1998, this partnership has resulted in many exciting programs such as: middle and high school-to-school partnerships including the Model U.N. program; municipal and economic forums; monarch butterfly  tourism exchange; culture, language and mentoring programs; a medical school intern program and City of Fort Worth Police Department training program.

Mayor’s International Dinner To Be Held Nov. 21st

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Fort Worth, TX – Dinner To Feature Dancing with the Sister Cities Stars! Fort Worth Sister Cities International is staging the Mayor’s International Dinner Nov. 21st at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel hosted by Mayor Betsy Price and chaired by David Parker, AT&T Vice President. Guests will be  entertained by popular emcee Gary Cumbie and local celebrity couples vying for the coveted mirrored ball trophy to be presented to the Dance Champions performing either  a disco, swing, tango or waltz routine. Celebrity couples will be announced soon. Special entertainment will be provided by the “African Hipsters” dance group accompanied by the MONDO Drummers.  The Hipsters are a group of local community leaders, including Mayor Price herself, dancing a hip hop routine to authentic African music. Auditions are occurring now to fill the dance company. Guests at the Mayor’s Dinner will be entertained by the dancing couples and Hipsters throughout the evening and dine on cuisine from Fort Worth’s sister cities. All this is being done in an effort to raise funds to support the educational, cultural and economic opportunities provided by Sister Cities to the citizens of Fort Worth. For more information or to sponsor, please click here.

2013-04-01 09:44

Mayor’s International Dinner To Be Held Nov. 21st

Fort Worth, TX – Dinner To Feature Dancing with the Sister Cities Stars! Fort Worth Sister Cities International is staging the Mayor’s International Dinner Nov. 21st at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel hosted by Mayor Betsy Price and chaired by David Parker, AT&T Vice President. Guests will be  entertained by popular emcee Gary Cumbie and local celebrity couples vying for the coveted mirrored ball trophy to be presented to the Dance Champions performing either  a disco, swing, tango or waltz routine. Celebrity couples will be announced soon. Special entertainment will be provided by the “African Hipsters” dance group accompanied by the MONDO Drummers.  The Hipsters are a group of local community leaders, including Mayor Price herself, dancing a hip hop routine to authentic African music. Auditions are occurring now to fill the dance company. Guests at the Mayor’s Dinner will be entertained by the dancing couples and Hipsters throughout the evening and dine on cuisine from Fort Worth’s sister cities. All this is being done in an effort to raise funds to support the educational, cultural and economic opportunities provided by Sister Cities to the citizens of Fort Worth. For more information or to sponsor, please click here.

Mexican University Students Visit Area Engineering Companies

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Fort Worth, Texas — Sister Cities provides unique experience for students Engineer and Biotech Students at UTA Fort Worth Sister Cities has welcomed 14 engineering students and 2 educators from Toluca, Mexico’s Tec de Monterrey University March 23 — 30 for a unique engineering mentorship program.  Toluca has been Fort Worth’s sister city since 1998 and this is the 5th year of this engineering program. The students are visiting area corporations including Alcon Laboratories, BNSF Railways, Bell    Helicopter, Lockheed Martin, Botanical Research Institute of Texas, TCU, the UTA Robotics Institute and Formula One Race Car lab, Cowboys Stadium, UNT Health Science Center’s   Forensics department and Human Movement lab, Fort Worth Police Department Crime Lab, and DFW International Airport. There are two groups of students from Toluca experiencing separate but concurrent exchanges; students studying biotechnical engineering specifically and students studying all areas of engineering including automotive, mechanical, electrical and more. The students  are here to learn about possible careers they might chose in the field of  engineering, as well as enhancing their academic experiences, as this exchange is considered a special class project for each student. All students and educators will be home hosted by Fort Worth Sister Cities host families in order to give them a glimpse into American life.  While here they will also have an opportunity to explore cultural attractions and experience true Texas hospitality. Sister Cities thanks all the businesses, universities, and host families for their generosity and hospitality during this program.

2013-03-28 08:50

Mexican University Students Visit Area Engineering Companies

Fort Worth, Texas — Sister Cities provides unique experience for students Engineer and Biotech Students at UTA Fort Worth Sister Cities has welcomed 14 engineering students and 2 educators from Toluca, Mexico’s Tec de Monterrey University March 23 — 30 for a unique engineering mentorship program.  Toluca has been Fort Worth’s sister city since 1998 and this is the 5th year of this engineering program. The students are visiting area corporations including Alcon Laboratories, BNSF Railways, Bell    Helicopter, Lockheed Martin, Botanical Research Institute of Texas, TCU, the UTA Robotics Institute and Formula One Race Car lab, Cowboys Stadium, UNT Health Science Center’s   Forensics department and Human Movement lab, Fort Worth Police Department Crime Lab, and DFW International Airport. There are two groups of students from Toluca experiencing separate but concurrent exchanges; students studying biotechnical engineering specifically and students studying all areas of engineering including automotive, mechanical, electrical and more. The students  are here to learn about possible careers they might chose in the field of  engineering, as well as enhancing their academic experiences, as this exchange is considered a special class project for each student. All students and educators will be home hosted by Fort Worth Sister Cities host families in order to give them a glimpse into American life.  While here they will also have an opportunity to explore cultural attractions and experience true Texas hospitality. Sister Cities thanks all the businesses, universities, and host families for their generosity and hospitality during this program.

Arlington Heights High School hosting students from Trier, Germany

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German Sister City sending students to Fort Worth Fifteen high school students from Trier, Germany will spend two weeks hosted by Arlington Heights High School as part of the Sister Cities Ambassador School Program March 28 — April 13th. The goal of this exchange is to provide an international experience that will further inspire global understanding, provide an opportunity to share cultural heritage and traditions, learn about the U.S. educational system and gain a personal perspective of the United States by living with a host family in Fort Worth. The exchange begins by sharing the Easter weekend tradition with host families. The last two weeks will include the German students sharing their culture in various classes and club activities, as well as learning about Texas culture during local tours and site visits to the Stockyards, Amon Carter Museum and the Sid Richardson Museum. The students will also be hosted for a day by Leonard Middle School and Chisholm Trail High School who will be the Ambassador school for Trier in 2014. Several students from these schools will be traveling to Trier as part of the Sister Cities summer exchange program and will be home hosted while there. The students will conclude their stay in Fort Worth with knowledge of Texas history led by Arlington Heights German teacher Cody Cox who will lead them for a weekend trip to San Antonio. They will tour the Alamo and Institute of Texas Cultures and visit Sea World while there. They will also enjoy a boat ride along the San Antonio River.

2013-03-27 01:36

Arlington Heights High School hosting students from Trier, Germany

German Sister City sending students to Fort Worth Fifteen high school students from Trier, Germany will spend two weeks hosted by Arlington Heights High School as part of the Sister Cities Ambassador School Program March 28 — April 13th. The goal of this exchange is to provide an international experience that will further inspire global understanding, provide an opportunity to share cultural heritage and traditions, learn about the U.S. educational system and gain a personal perspective of the United States by living with a host family in Fort Worth. The exchange begins by sharing the Easter weekend tradition with host families. The last two weeks will include the German students sharing their culture in various classes and club activities, as well as learning about Texas culture during local tours and site visits to the Stockyards, Amon Carter Museum and the Sid Richardson Museum. The students will also be hosted for a day by Leonard Middle School and Chisholm Trail High School who will be the Ambassador school for Trier in 2014. Several students from these schools will be traveling to Trier as part of the Sister Cities summer exchange program and will be home hosted while there. The students will conclude their stay in Fort Worth with knowledge of Texas history led by Arlington Heights German teacher Cody Cox who will lead them for a weekend trip to San Antonio. They will tour the Alamo and Institute of Texas Cultures and visit Sea World while there. They will also enjoy a boat ride along the San Antonio River.

Volunteer at Main Street Arts Festival

Posted on by Fort Worth Sister Cities
Want to join other Sister Cities members and enjoy the festival? Volunteer at our beverage booth at Main Street Arts Festival on Friday, April 19th . Volunteers are needed for the following shifts:
  • 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  •   3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  •   6:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Please contact Beth  (or 817.632-7105) if you want to join the fun and volunteer.

2013-03-26 04:15

Volunteer at Main Street Arts Festival

Want to join other Sister Cities members and enjoy the festival? Volunteer at our beverage booth at Main Street Arts Festival on Friday, April 19th . Volunteers are needed for the following shifts:

  • 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  •   3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  •   6:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Please contact Beth  (or 817.632-7105) if you want to join the fun and volunteer.

Swaziland Celebrates Health Center’s One Year Anniversary

Posted on by Fort Worth Sister Cities
A small delegation of Directors Emeriti Mike Hyatt and Mary Palko, along with President and CEO Mae Ferguson are traveling to Swaziland in April to conduct the final evaluation of the health and social center built by Fort Worth Sister Cities with a grant from Sister Cities International funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  While there they will also meet the newly elected mayor of Mbabane, Arnold Dlamini, as well as the new U.S. Ambassador to Swaziland, Makila James. The Nkwalini Community Health & Social Center has provided health and social services to 1,530 adult residents in one year.  Of the 1,530 residents, they have provided 26% HIV/AIDS or STD counseling which is made available weekly and provided immunization services to 590 children since the initiation of the project.  There has also been a 30% increase of number of children fed in this part of Mbabane. The Nkwalini Zone 4 Community Health and Social Center contains the following elements providing services to the community:
  • Health and Social wellbeing programs:
    • Kitchen (Neighborhood Care Point) for Orphaned and  Vulnerable Children
    • Consultation Room to provide counseling services for chronic ailments such as HIV/AIDS, TB, Hypertension, Diabetic, Cancer and drug abuse
    • Antenatal Care (ANC), Child Immunization and minor treatments
  • Health Demonstration/Waiting Area for:
    • Conducting mass health educational meetings for the community
    • Immunization campaigns
    • Dining facilities for orphaned and vulnerable children
  • Storeroom
  • Ablution facilities
  • Water system providing clean water for the community
The collaboration between Fort Worth and Mbabane has certainly accomplished the Sister Cities International goal of peace and understanding between two very different cultures.   It has cemented this relationship through the creation of trust among the participants and the joint feeling of pride and accomplishment derived from the project.  The people of Swaziland and Fort Worth have forged a significant bond working, living and planning together.  This is what was intended by President Eisenhower when he proposed the idea of citizen engagement in order to foster peace.

2013-03-26 04:12

Swaziland Celebrates Health Center’s One Year Anniversary

A small delegation of Directors Emeriti Mike Hyatt and Mary Palko, along with President and CEO Mae Ferguson are traveling to Swaziland in April to conduct the final evaluation of the health and social center built by Fort Worth Sister Cities with a grant from Sister Cities International funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  While there they will also meet the newly elected mayor of Mbabane, Arnold Dlamini, as well as the new U.S. Ambassador to Swaziland, Makila James. The Nkwalini Community Health & Social Center has provided health and social services to 1,530 adult residents in one year.  Of the 1,530 residents, they have provided 26% HIV/AIDS or STD counseling which is made available weekly and provided immunization services to 590 children since the initiation of the project.  There has also been a 30% increase of number of children fed in this part of Mbabane. The Nkwalini Zone 4 Community Health and Social Center contains the following elements providing services to the community:

  • Health and Social wellbeing programs:
    • Kitchen (Neighborhood Care Point) for Orphaned and  Vulnerable Children
    • Consultation Room to provide counseling services for chronic ailments such as HIV/AIDS, TB, Hypertension, Diabetic, Cancer and drug abuse
    • Antenatal Care (ANC), Child Immunization and minor treatments
  • Health Demonstration/Waiting Area for:
    • Conducting mass health educational meetings for the community
    • Immunization campaigns
    • Dining facilities for orphaned and vulnerable children
  • Storeroom
  • Ablution facilities
  • Water system providing clean water for the community
The collaboration between Fort Worth and Mbabane has certainly accomplished the Sister Cities International goal of peace and understanding between two very different cultures.   It has cemented this relationship through the creation of trust among the participants and the joint feeling of pride and accomplishment derived from the project.  The people of Swaziland and Fort Worth have forged a significant bond working, living and planning together.  This is what was intended by President Eisenhower when he proposed the idea of citizen engagement in order to foster peace.

Welcome International Intern from Trier, Germany

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Fort Worth Sister Cities International is excited to partner with the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) on a tourism internship for two weeks in April.  Alena Backes, from Fort Worth’s sister city of Trier, Germany, will be here April 4th-20th.  While here Alena  will work with Estela Martinez Stuart and Kayla Simpson in the tourism department of the CVB. Alena currently works in the city of Trier’s tourism office and is coming to Fort Worth to expand her international experience.  She will be working on translation services, reaching out to the German media, and assisting in welcoming guests in the Fort Worth Stockyards.  We know it will be a wonderful experience and we appreciate the CVB for providing this opportunity to her.   We also thank her wonderful host family for  opening their home to Alena.  They will not only show her our Texas hospitality but will gain a cultural perspective themselves. If you have a chance stop by the CVB and welcome Alena to Fort Worth.

2013-03-26 12:14

Welcome International Intern from Trier, Germany

Fort Worth Sister Cities International is excited to partner with the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) on a tourism internship for two weeks in April.  Alena Backes, from Fort Worth’s sister city of Trier, Germany, will be here April 4th-20th.  While here Alena  will work with Estela Martinez Stuart and Kayla Simpson in the tourism department of the CVB. Alena currently works in the city of Trier’s tourism office and is coming to Fort Worth to expand her international experience.  She will be working on translation services, reaching out to the German media, and assisting in welcoming guests in the Fort Worth Stockyards.  We know it will be a wonderful experience and we appreciate the CVB for providing this opportunity to her.   We also thank her wonderful host family for  opening their home to Alena.  They will not only show her our Texas hospitality but will gain a cultural perspective themselves. If you have a chance stop by the CVB and welcome Alena to Fort Worth.

Student Ambassadors heading to Italy and Hungary 2016

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Youth learn to be global citizens through Sister Cities

Two youth groups have been preparing for months for their international adventure in March when they will represent Fort Worth in Italy and Hungary on Sister City exchanges. While there they will be recognized by city officials, tour cultural sites and be immersed in two very distinct cultures. They will visit Reggio Emilia, Italy, Fort Worth’s first sister city, as well as Florence and Verona and experience Budapest, Hungary where they will share our Texas culture in schools and visit historic sites. While in Hungary they will also take a day excursion to Vienna, Austria. The students will all have the unique opportunity to live with host families while visiting Fort Worth’s sister cities in order to gain a unique perspective of another country. Congratulations all Youth Ambassadors and Leaders: Reggio Emilia, Italy: Youth delegation led by FWISD teacher Maria Cruz and Associate Delegation Leaders Jeremias Hernandez from UTA and Cindy Vasquez from Alcon. High school ambassadors are: Megan Eckelbarger, Edwin Gomez, Kendall Gratsy, Kimberly Guthrie, Alex Loesch, Zackary Kurima, Maximina Martin, Jennifer Montiel, Olivia Morrow-Payne, Alejandra Perez, Taylor Rousseau, Alison Strickland, and Verenice Vazquez. Budapest, Hungary: Youth delegation will be led by alum Aracely Perez and Associate Delegation Leaders Elizabeth Romero from TWU and UNT intern Diana Muradyan. Youth Ambassadors are: Helen Brose, Jazmine Camacho, Nohemi Gomez, Elva Gutierrez, Meredith Johnston, Mary Kroll, Yilan Liu, Hannah Merrifield, Liam Neville and Peter Satz.

2013-02-25 01:00

Student Ambassadors heading to Italy and Hungary 2016

Youth learn to be global citizens through Sister Cities

Two youth groups have been preparing for months for their international adventure in March when they will represent Fort Worth in Italy and Hungary on Sister City exchanges. While there they will be recognized by city officials, tour cultural sites and be immersed in two very distinct cultures. They will visit Reggio Emilia, Italy, Fort Worth’s first sister city, as well as Florence and Verona and experience Budapest, Hungary where they will share our Texas culture in schools and visit historic sites. While in Hungary they will also take a day excursion to Vienna, Austria. The students will all have the unique opportunity to live with host families while visiting Fort Worth’s sister cities in order to gain a unique perspective of another country. Congratulations all Youth Ambassadors and Leaders: Reggio Emilia, Italy: Youth delegation led by FWISD teacher Maria Cruz and Associate Delegation Leaders Jeremias Hernandez from UTA and Cindy Vasquez from Alcon. High school ambassadors are: Megan Eckelbarger, Edwin Gomez, Kendall Gratsy, Kimberly Guthrie, Alex Loesch, Zackary Kurima, Maximina Martin, Jennifer Montiel, Olivia Morrow-Payne, Alejandra Perez, Taylor Rousseau, Alison Strickland, and Verenice Vazquez. Budapest, Hungary: Youth delegation will be led by alum Aracely Perez and Associate Delegation Leaders Elizabeth Romero from TWU and UNT intern Diana Muradyan. Youth Ambassadors are: Helen Brose, Jazmine Camacho, Nohemi Gomez, Elva Gutierrez, Meredith Johnston, Mary Kroll, Yilan Liu, Hannah Merrifield, Liam Neville and Peter Satz.

All Saints Episcopal School Hosts Students from Toluca, Mexico

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Mexican Sister City sending students to Fort Worth

Ten high school students from Toluca, Mexico’s Tec de Monterrey Multicultural Program will spend two weeks in Fort Worth hosted by All Saints Episcopal High School March 18-29. All Saints is one of several Ambassador Schools hosting student delegations from Fort Worth’s Sister Cities this year. The Toluca students will be immersed in a two-week program of academics and cultural immersion that will include classes in environmental science and world cultures, along with community service projects and tours of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Stockyards, Cowboys Stadium, Amon Carter Museum, Kimbell Art Museum and the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History. The Toluca students must complete an international exchange as part of their graduation credits and chose to visit Fort Worth. The goal of the exchange is to provide an international experience for the students that will inspire global understanding, as well as, an opportunity to share their cultural heritage and traditions with the student body at All Saints. The experience will also provide opportunities for the Toluca students to learn about the U.S. educational system and develop new friendships through a home hosted experience with Fort Worth families. Sister Cities will facilitate this exchange through its Ambassador School Program conducted with various high schools for a 2 to 3 week period. The participating Fort Worth schools support the requirements of the students through academic, entrepreneurial and institutional visits.

2013-02-25 01:00

All Saints Episcopal School Hosts Students from Toluca, Mexico

Mexican Sister City sending students to Fort Worth

Ten high school students from Toluca, Mexico’s Tec de Monterrey Multicultural Program will spend two weeks in Fort Worth hosted by All Saints Episcopal High School March 18-29. All Saints is one of several Ambassador Schools hosting student delegations from Fort Worth’s Sister Cities this year. The Toluca students will be immersed in a two-week program of academics and cultural immersion that will include classes in environmental science and world cultures, along with community service projects and tours of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Stockyards, Cowboys Stadium, Amon Carter Museum, Kimbell Art Museum and the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History. The Toluca students must complete an international exchange as part of their graduation credits and chose to visit Fort Worth. The goal of the exchange is to provide an international experience for the students that will inspire global understanding, as well as, an opportunity to share their cultural heritage and traditions with the student body at All Saints. The experience will also provide opportunities for the Toluca students to learn about the U.S. educational system and develop new friendships through a home hosted experience with Fort Worth families. Sister Cities will facilitate this exchange through its Ambassador School Program conducted with various high schools for a 2 to 3 week period. The participating Fort Worth schools support the requirements of the students through academic, entrepreneurial and institutional visits.

Calling High School Students for International Leadership Academy

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Fort Worth, Texas- Applications due February 25th This year’s International Leadership Academy (ILA), themed “The World in HD”, will be held on the TCU campus July 13-28. High school students (grades 9-12) are invited to attend. Applications are being accepted now through Feb. 25th and can be downloaded on the Fort Worth Sister Cities website at ILA. Participants will live on the TCU campus, and share a room with students from another country. They will attend classes that are designed to challenge stereotypes, highlight cultures, promote diplomatic dialogue and develop leadership skills. Activities will also include field trips to local museums, the Fort Worth Stockyards and a community service project. This unique youth leadership program promotes global understanding by building friendships and creating awareness of international issues. Since 1989, this award-winning program has brought young people from Fort Worth’s eight sister cities to the area for leadership training. Middle school students are invited to attend the Jr. International Leadership Academy July 8-12. Applications are also available online and will be accepted through April 23. Last year’s JILA included students from Iraq, sharing their cultures. A full description of ILA, along with application information, is available at ILA. For more information, individuals should contact Irene Chase, vice president at (817) 632-7101 or irene@fwsistercities.org.

2013-02-05 10:19

Calling High School Students for International Leadership Academy

Fort Worth, Texas- Applications due February 25th This year’s International Leadership Academy (ILA), themed “The World in HD”, will be held on the TCU campus July 13-28. High school students (grades 9-12) are invited to attend. Applications are being accepted now through Feb. 25th and can be downloaded on the Fort Worth Sister Cities website at ILA. Participants will live on the TCU campus, and share a room with students from another country. They will attend classes that are designed to challenge stereotypes, highlight cultures, promote diplomatic dialogue and develop leadership skills. Activities will also include field trips to local museums, the Fort Worth Stockyards and a community service project. This unique youth leadership program promotes global understanding by building friendships and creating awareness of international issues. Since 1989, this award-winning program has brought young people from Fort Worth’s eight sister cities to the area for leadership training. Middle school students are invited to attend the Jr. International Leadership Academy July 8-12. Applications are also available online and will be accepted through April 23. Last year’s JILA included students from Iraq, sharing their cultures. A full description of ILA, along with application information, is available at ILA. For more information, individuals should contact Irene Chase, vice president at (817) 632-7101 or irene@fwsistercities.org.