Sister Cities of Long Beach, Inc

YOU CAN EMPOWER YOUTH AROUND THE GLOBE

Transform youth through cultural exchange and education—your support helps shape the next generation of compassionate, informed global citizens.

Each year, Sister Cities of Long Beach offers a range of programs designed for young people, such as international short-term student exchanges, the Digital Pen Pal Program, and the Young Artists and Authors Showcase. These initiatives provide youth with opportunities to forge new global friendships, explore diverse cultures, share their art, and engage in enriching experiences. Participants will gain insights into the education systems, technology, business practices, trade and cruise ports, and climate challenges of Long Beach's Sister Cities, broadening their understanding of the world and its many facets.

Today Long Beach has six Sister Cities and one Friendship City:
Yokkaichi, Japan, 1963
Qingdao, China, 1984
Sochi, Russia, 1989
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 1993
Mombasa, Kenya, 2007
Bacolod, Philippines (Friendship City), 2018
Taoyuan, Taiwan, 2022

Visit Sister Cities of Long Beach

SCLB Annual Report