We are a local association comprised of citizens who serve in a voluntary capacity, working together to promote the educational enhancement of our High School youth about other cultures of the world. In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower challenged cities in the United States to assist our country in bettering international understanding by direct cultural exchange programs based on City to City, Person to Person relationships.


When a community bonds together in any group, the power of the human mind is unsurpassable. Together, people of all ages can reach out and accomplish the unthinkable, such as peace on earth. The reason why we suffer the consequences of hate, terrorism, and war is because of a deficiency in the deep understanding and acceptance of the differences in the cultures across the world. Through the hard work of a determined Board of Directors with the support from City Hall and the International Exchange Commission, Santa Clara Sister Cities Association pierces through the crust of hate and helps the world advance towards peace, a relationship at a time.


In order to finance these exchange programs and other culturally educational events and opportunies offered to High School students, the Santa Clara Sister Cities Association is fundraising all year long. Events such as the Annual Chicken BBQ, Street Dance, Card Party, and 9-11 Concert are just some of the many opportunities for not only students, but the community as well to get involved. Santa Clara Sister Cities Association welcomes long time supporters and newcomers interested in meeting and working with friendly people dedicated to building relationships that extend from the local community to other parts of the world

CONTACT
The Santa Clara Sister Cities Association

P.O. Box 3425 ? Santa Clara, CA ? 95055-3425

Or E-mail comments and questions to Santa Clara Sister Cities Association President Debi Davis at
debid56@comcast.net

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