Sister Cities International
Sister Cities International is an international nonprofit based in Washington, DC with 55 years of experience bringing people and communities together through exchanges and public programs. The organization’s global network is comprised of 600 U.S. cities partnered with 2,000 communities in 136 countries. Sister Cities International works through long-term, grassroots city-to-city partnerships that address international development projects, sustainable development, economic development, youth and education, arts and culture, and humanitarian assistance. For information contact Sister Cities International on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.
Open World Leadership Center
The Open World Leadership Center administers the Open World program, one of the most effective U.S. exchange programs for countries of the post-Soviet era. The Open World program focuses both on assisting the Congress in its oversight responsibilities and on conducting exchanges that establish lasting professional relationships between the up-and-coming leaders of Open World countries and Americans dedicated to showcasing U.S. values and democratic institutions. Since its 1999 inception, the Center has awarded grants to 61 organizations headquartered in 25 different states and the District of Columbia. These grantee organizations host delegations themselves or award subgrants to local host organizations to do so. By 2010, almost 800 local host organizations - including the St. Louis-Samara Sister Cities Committee, universities and community colleges, Rotary clubs and other service organizations, international visitor councils and other nonprofits in all 50 states and the District of Columbia - had conducted Open World exchanges for the Center.
World Trade Center, St. Louis
World Trade Center Saint Louis (WTC) operating license is granted by the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) in New York and established the WTC as a regional entity serving not only the St. Louis metropolitan region, but also the entire Missouri and Southern Illinois markets, excluding the Kansas City region. It is part of an extensive global association of over 300 World Trade Centers, with overall goals to enhance international trade, promote local economic development, and ultimately foster peace and stability through trade. World Trade Center Saint Louis is certified in the top 10 percent of the 300 World Trade Centers globally and has assisted regional businesses in achieving nearly one-quarter of a billion dollars in new international business.
International Institute of St. Louis
The International Institute of St. Louis provides a wide range of services for new immigrants to St. Louis and fosters international understanding through its many programs. Some of its programs include social work and counseling, English language instruction, job training and placement, economic development through its immigrant entrepreneur program, and diversity education. The Institute also provides cultural competency training as well as language interpretation and translation services. The St. Louis Sister Cities Committee participates annually in the Institute's Festival of Nations.
World Affairs Council, St. Louis
Founded in 1948, the World Affiars Council of St. Louis sponsors programs that promote understanding, engagement, relationships, and leadership in world affairs and connects the citizens of the St. Louis region to the world. The St. Louis Council is a member of the World Affairs Council of America, which reaches over 2 million people each year with more than 2,500 events, radio, TV and school programs. Through its relationship with the national office, the St. Louis Council receives “best practices” ideas, operational techniques, and access to programming that contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of our organization. Through outreach efforts, speaker events and membership activities, the Council reaches a broad segment of the St. Louis population. It especially strives to serve local students and senior citizens.