Sister Cities of Gainesville

Promoting peace through people-to-people diplomacy

Sister Cities of Gainesville

Promoting peace through people-to-people diplomacy

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About Sister Cities

The City of Gainesville is a longtime member of Sister Cities International, a global network founded in 1956 to promote peace through people-to-people diplomacy. For nearly 70 years, the organization has built thousands of partnerships between cities in the U.S. and around the world.

About Sister Cities

The City of Gainesville is a longtime member of Sister Cities International, a global network founded in 1956 to promote peace through people-to-people diplomacy. For nearly 70 years, the organization has built thousands of partnerships between cities in the U.S. and around the world.

Gainesville is proud to have 14 sister city relationships across the globe, fostering international connection, collaboration, and cultural exchange.

Gainesville is proud to have 14 sister city relationships across the globe, fostering international connection, collaboration, and cultural exchange.

What is a Sister City?

A sister city relationship is a long-term, officially recognized partnership between communities in two different countries. These relationships are formalized through agreements between local governments and supported by community leaders and organizations.

Sister city programs create opportunities for cultural, educational, and professional exchange, bringing together local governments, businesses, and community members.

Anyone with a connection to Gainesville can get involved as a volunteer, delegate, or host.

What is a Sister City?

A sister city relationship is a long-term, officially recognized partnership between communities in two different countries. These relationships are formalized through agreements between local governments and supported by community leaders and organizations.


Sister city programs create opportunities for cultural, educational, and professional exchange, bringing together local governments, businesses, and community members.


Anyone with a connection to Gainesville can get involved as a volunteer, delegate, or host.

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Friendship Cities of Gainesville

Some cities are currently in the process of creating deeper relationships with Gainesville, hopefully becoming Sister Cities in the future.

Friendship Cities of Gainesville

Some cities are currently in the process of creating deeper relationships with Gainesville, hopefully becoming Sister Cities in the future.

Get Involved

Harvy Ward

Mayor of Gainesville

citycomm@cityofgainesville.org

352-334-5016

www.cityofgainesville.org

Lauren Poe

CEO of the Greater Gainesville International Center

poe@gnvic.org

www.gnvic.org

Terrence Ho

Artistic Director

terrencesh@gmail.com

www.mrterrenceho.com

Terrence Ho

Artistic Director

terrencesh@gmail.com

www.mrterrenceho.com