Member Area

Welcome! This area is designed specifically to help members of Sister Cities International organize, build, and manage their programs.  Here, you will find essential information including:

• Webinars: Sister Cities International holds monthly webinars for members to build skills and provide access to experts from numerous fields. Access recordings of these webinars to help build your members’ capacity and provide new ideas for programming.

• Toolkits: Whether starting a program, finding a sister city, securing visas for visitors, or administering other common sister city activities, these toolkits will help your local program expand the reach and effectiveness of its work.

• Visa Resources: Whether sending a delegation abroad or hosting international partners, learn more about how you can navigate the visa process.

• Affinity Partners: Sister Cities International gives its members access to affordable traveler’s and special events insurance.

• Grants: Come see what grants Sister Cities International has secured to assist members, whether it is funding for travel, administrative and planning assistance,  or other resources to help expand your program’s reach. Grants are often subject to limitations depending on geography and thematic areas.

• Advocacy Resources: Show your elected officials the value of your program by using Sister Cities International’s advocacy resources to plan your meeting and make the best case for your program.

• Annual and Regional Conference Presentations: Check out what innovative presentations were made at this year’s Annual and Regional Conference, including keynote presentations, our economic development track, and innovative programming.

• Annual Awards: Apply for Sister Cities International’s Annual Awards to receive recognition for your programs work in a number of fields. Awards are given for small, medium, and large cities in all areas, and awardees are recognized at Sister Cities International’s Annual Conference and in communications to our extensive network.

• Submit a Story: Let us know what projects and activities your sister city program has been doing and you may be profiled on our website or in communications to members around the world.

Please LOGIN to view the Members Only Area. To learn more about Sister Cities International membership please visit our About SCI Membership page.

If you have questions, contact our Membership department at membership1@sister-cities.org.