Gilbert Sister Cities began in June 1995 to establish cultural and economic ties with other regions of the world. Our first Sister City relationship was formed with Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, on November 17, 1998. Our second Sister City partnership was formalized with Leshan, China on June 4, 2002. On November 16, 2002, the Gilbert Sister Cities board unanimously voted to adopt Guabuliga, a small Village in Ghana, Africa, as our first "Friendship City." With each of these partnerships have come new programs, mission opportunities and enriching delegation exchanges. This year marks our ninth annual Gilbert/Newtownabbey student exchange. Plans are now underway to begin a student exchange program with Leshan.

Mission

Gilbert Sister Cities is a community supported, non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to promoting cultural understanding and stimulating economic development opportunities for the youth, adults, businesses and organizations of the Town of Gilbert through mutually beneficial international partnerships.






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