Causes: International, International Cultural Exchange, International Exchange
Mission: Established in 1993, the Arlington Sister City Association (ASCA) is a nonprofit organization affiliated with Arlington County, Virginia. ASCA works to enhance and promote the region's international profile and, also, to foster productive exchanges in education, commerce, culture and the arts. Our programs are sanctioned by Sister Cities International of Washington, D. C. Locally, the ASCA supports and coordinates four local Sister Cities programs and provides guidance for those interested in establishing new Sister Cities programs. Current sister city partnerships and friendships include: Aachen, Germany; Coyoacan, Mexico; Reims, France; San Miguel, El Salvador. More broadly, the ASCA works to promote the following four areas of activities: Arts and Culture PartnershipsASCA works with partner arts and cultural organizations to create and expand performing and visual artist exchanges, shared exhibitions, cultural linkages, and partnerships. Economic Development OpportunitiesBusiness and corporate involvement is fundamental to ASCA's programming. ASCA promotes and facilitates open dialogue between Arlington business professionals and their counterparts in our Sister Cities through organizations such as Arlington Economic Development and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Educational and Professional ExchangesASCA provides educational opportunities about other cultures, people and places for Arlingtonians of all ages. Programs include internationally-themed cultural events, K-12 and post-secondary student exchange progams, professional exchange opportunities, lectures and presentations. Global Tourism and VisitationASCA collaborates with our Sister Cities and community organizations to increase joint tourism opportunities, exploring the idea that we live in a global environment. ASCA invites residents of our Sister Cities to come and enjoy everything our community has to offer.
Target demographics: advance Government, Economic Development, Arts/Culture and Education between Arlington and its sister cities.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Due to Covid our international travel was suspended. ASCA held two virtual programs: a book talk and Covid discussion. We were able to welcome Reims France government representatives in October 2021 for a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Geographic areas served: Arlington Virginia and its sister cities: Aachen, Germany; Reims, France; Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine; and San Miguel, El Salvador
Programs: Student exchanges and homestay program, professional and government exchanges, educational programming, and cross-cultural activities.
Mission: Established in 1993, the Arlington Sister City Association (ASCA) is a nonprofit organization affiliated with Arlington County, Virginia. ASCA works to enhance and promote the region's international profile and, also, to foster productive exchanges in education, commerce, culture and the arts. Our programs are sanctioned by Sister Cities International of Washington, D. C. Locally, the ASCA supports and coordinates four local Sister Cities programs and provides guidance for those interested in establishing new Sister Cities programs. Current sister city partnerships and friendships include: Aachen, Germany; Coyoacan, Mexico; Reims, France; San Miguel, El Salvador. More broadly, the ASCA works to promote the following four areas of activities: Arts and Culture PartnershipsASCA works with partner arts and cultural organizations to create and expand performing and visual artist exchanges, shared exhibitions, cultural linkages, and partnerships. Economic Development OpportunitiesBusiness and corporate involvement is fundamental to ASCA's programming. ASCA promotes and facilitates open dialogue between Arlington business professionals and their counterparts in our Sister Cities through organizations such as Arlington Economic Development and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Educational and Professional ExchangesASCA provides educational opportunities about other cultures, people and places for Arlingtonians of all ages. Programs include internationally-themed cultural events, K-12 and post-secondary student exchange progams, professional exchange opportunities, lectures and presentations. Global Tourism and VisitationASCA collaborates with our Sister Cities and community organizations to increase joint tourism opportunities, exploring the idea that we live in a global environment. ASCA invites residents of our Sister Cities to come and enjoy everything our community has to offer.
Target demographics: advance Government, Economic Development, Arts/Culture and Education between Arlington and its sister cities.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Due to Covid our international travel was suspended. ASCA held two virtual programs: a book talk and Covid discussion. We were able to welcome Reims France government representatives in October 2021 for a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Geographic areas served: Arlington Virginia and its sister cities: Aachen, Germany; Reims, France; Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine; and San Miguel, El Salvador
Programs: Student exchanges and homestay program, professional and government exchanges, educational programming, and cross-cultural activities.
admin@arlingtonsistercities.org
P.O. Box 5677, Arlington, VA, VA 22205
571-296-3801
International
Arlington, VA
