Sister Cities of Gainesville
Promoting peace through people-to-people diplomacy
Sister Cities of Gainesville
Promoting peace through people-to-people diplomacy

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.

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.
Sister Schools of Gainesville
Many schools in Gainesville have sister schools around the world. Some of those partnerships are listed below.
Sister Schools of Gainesville
Many schools in Gainesville have sister schools around the world. Some of those partnerships are listed below.
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





















