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Student from Swaziland Graduates from TCU on Scholarship Through Sister Cities

Posted on by Fort Worth Sister Cities

International Education Important to Fort Worth and the African Continent

Sihle Dlamini from Mbabane, Swaziland, Fort Worth’s 7th sister city, will graduate in May from TCU.  Ms. Dlamini was a member of the inaugural eight person student group who attended Sister Cities’ International Leadership Academy on a scholarship provided by the Black Ecumenical Leaders Alliance of Fort Worth in 2006. After an eye-opening experience during her month in Texas, Ms. Dlamini applied for, and successfully enrolled, as a student at TCU under a one-year Sister Cities Scholarship awarded by TCU.  She went on to apply for and receive additional scholarships and will finish her studies and graduate in May. “We are so proud that Sihle took full advantage of her opportunity, eventually being awarded a full scholarship to cover her remainder of studies at TCU,” said Sister Cities Mbabane, Swaziland Chair Carlo Capua.  “She has brought a rich culture to life teaching all of us more about Swaziland.” Ms. Dlamini will be honored on April 21st at a special reception where TCU directors John Singleton and Karen Scott will recognize her achievements.  City Council representative Kathleen Hicks will also speak about the value of this partnership on behalf of the City of Fort Worth.  Also to be recognized are Steve and Judy Robinson, who home-hosted Sihle for four years giving her the opportunity to attend TCU. Mbabane, Swaziland received overwhelming support from Fort Worth as the City’s first partner on the African continent.  Signed in 2004, this partnership began with a truly beneficial humanitarian assistance project through the Wheelchairs for Peace program and continues today with annual youth and adult exchanges and library programs, as well as assistance through the African Urban Poverty Alleviation Program (AUPAP) grant awarded by Sister Cities International. The AUPAP grant funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is being used to build a health and community center in Mbabane to be completed by the end of the year.

2011-04-18 10:47

Student from Swaziland Graduates from TCU on Scholarship Through Sister Cities

International Education Important to Fort Worth and the African Continent

Sihle Dlamini from Mbabane, Swaziland, Fort Worth’s 7th sister city, will graduate in May from TCU.  Ms. Dlamini was a member of the inaugural eight person student group who attended Sister Cities’ International Leadership Academy on a scholarship provided by the Black Ecumenical Leaders Alliance of Fort Worth in 2006. After an eye-opening experience during her month in Texas, Ms. Dlamini applied for, and successfully enrolled, as a student at TCU under a one-year Sister Cities Scholarship awarded by TCU.  She went on to apply for and receive additional scholarships and will finish her studies and graduate in May. “We are so proud that Sihle took full advantage of her opportunity, eventually being awarded a full scholarship to cover her remainder of studies at TCU,” said Sister Cities Mbabane, Swaziland Chair Carlo Capua.  “She has brought a rich culture to life teaching all of us more about Swaziland.” Ms. Dlamini will be honored on April 21st at a special reception where TCU directors John Singleton and Karen Scott will recognize her achievements.  City Council representative Kathleen Hicks will also speak about the value of this partnership on behalf of the City of Fort Worth.  Also to be recognized are Steve and Judy Robinson, who home-hosted Sihle for four years giving her the opportunity to attend TCU. Mbabane, Swaziland received overwhelming support from Fort Worth as the City’s first partner on the African continent.  Signed in 2004, this partnership began with a truly beneficial humanitarian assistance project through the Wheelchairs for Peace program and continues today with annual youth and adult exchanges and library programs, as well as assistance through the African Urban Poverty Alleviation Program (AUPAP) grant awarded by Sister Cities International. The AUPAP grant funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is being used to build a health and community center in Mbabane to be completed by the end of the year.

Japanese Society Partnering With Sister Cities on Earthquake Relief Fund

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Fort Worth, Texas – Sister Cities to man booth at Japanese Festival

In an effort to raise funds for Japan’s earthquake relief fund, Fort Worth Sister Cities was invited by the Japanese Society of Fort Worth to participate in the upcoming Japanese Spring Festival at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden taking place this weekend,  April 16 and 17. Sister Cities will man a booth to educate the community and collect donations to be sent to Fort Worth’s sister city, Nagaoka, Japan.  Although not directly affected by the earthquake and tsunamis, Nagaoka is expected to house thousands of evacuees and has set up evacuation centers.  The money will be given to the Japan Red Cross Society. “The people of Fort Worth have developed hundreds if not thousands of friendships with the people of Japan since this relationship began in 1987 and want to help now. Since the earthquake in March we have raised nearly $20,000 which will be extremely helpful as Japan rebuilds,” said Brad Mahon, Chairman of the Board of Sister Cities. The Spring Festival features traditional Japanese dance and music, martial arts, swordsmanship, bonsai, ikebana and tea ceremonies. There will also be an art show and sale, a pottery demonstration and sale, as well as demonstrations of calligraphy, origami and haiku. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for children 4-12 and children under 4 are admitted free. The Botanic Garden is located at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. Anyone wishing to contribute to the Japanese relief fund can send a check to:
Fort Worth Sister Cities International 610 Grove Street Fort Worth, TX  76102
Japan Earthquake Relief Fund
Or you can donate online at www.fwsistercities.org.  All donations will be sent to the Japan Red Cross Society and are 100% tax deductible.

2011-04-13 10:32

Japanese Society Partnering With Sister Cities on Earthquake Relief Fund

Fort Worth, Texas – Sister Cities to man booth at Japanese Festival

In an effort to raise funds for Japan’s earthquake relief fund, Fort Worth Sister Cities was invited by the Japanese Society of Fort Worth to participate in the upcoming Japanese Spring Festival at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden taking place this weekend,  April 16 and 17. Sister Cities will man a booth to educate the community and collect donations to be sent to Fort Worth’s sister city, Nagaoka, Japan.  Although not directly affected by the earthquake and tsunamis, Nagaoka is expected to house thousands of evacuees and has set up evacuation centers.  The money will be given to the Japan Red Cross Society. “The people of Fort Worth have developed hundreds if not thousands of friendships with the people of Japan since this relationship began in 1987 and want to help now. Since the earthquake in March we have raised nearly $20,000 which will be extremely helpful as Japan rebuilds,” said Brad Mahon, Chairman of the Board of Sister Cities. The Spring Festival features traditional Japanese dance and music, martial arts, swordsmanship, bonsai, ikebana and tea ceremonies. There will also be an art show and sale, a pottery demonstration and sale, as well as demonstrations of calligraphy, origami and haiku. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for children 4-12 and children under 4 are admitted free. The Botanic Garden is located at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. Anyone wishing to contribute to the Japanese relief fund can send a check to:
Fort Worth Sister Cities International 610 Grove Street Fort Worth, TX  76102
Japan Earthquake Relief Fund
Or you can donate online at www.fwsistercities.org.  All donations will be sent to the Japan Red Cross Society and are 100% tax deductible.