Strengthening Columbus….
Through Global
Connections
Greater Columbus Sister Cities International creates exchanges and connections that promote peace and strengthen communities. By celebrating and appreciating differences around the world, we can build long-lasting relationships and empower the leaders of tomorrow.
Join us in Connecting Columbus to the World
Join Us As A Global Partner
Your organization will support the year-long, impactful programming of Greater Columbus Sister Cities International.
Join Us As A Donor
Our donors understand the importance of international connections that expand our understanding of the world and each other.
Our Sister Cities
Accra, Ghana
Sister City since 2015Our Sister City
RelationshipColumbus and Accra worked together on the Initiative for Food and Agricultural Transformation.
Ahmedabad, India
Sister City since 2008Our Sister City
RelationshipAhmedabad and Columbus’ relationship is rooted in a mutual passion for business and economic growth, along with the largely expanding Indian population in Columbus.
Curitiba, Brazil
Sister City since 2014Our Sister City
RelationshipOver the last few years, we have worked with Curitiba on multiple different exchange programs including our annual Marathon Exchange.
Dresden, Germany
Sister City since 1992Our Sister City
RelationshipWe’ve worked with Dresden to create multiple different cultural exchange programs including the Marathon Exchange, and the Dresden Summer Language Program.
Genoa, Italy
Sister City since 1955Our Sister City
RelationshipFor over 60 years we have worked with Genoa to provide both of our cities with a greater sense of cultural enrichment.
Hefei, China
Sister City since 1988Our Sister City
RelationshipWe have worked with Hefei to create multiple cultural exchange programs, including our annual Marathon Exchange.
Herzliya, Israel
Sister City since 1994Our Sister City
RelationshipOdense, Denmark
Sister City since 1988Our Sister City
RelationshipGCSCI led a group of Ohio State University’s business students on a trip to Odense to learn about the sustainability-centered culture of Denmark.
Seville, Spain
Sister City since 1988Our Sister City
RelationshipTainan City, Taiwan
Sister City since 1980Our Sister City
RelationshipTainan City is the first Sister City that Columbus had in Asia.
What is a Sister City?
“Columbus Sister Cities International’s programs directly assist in reducing barriers and building strong relationships that lead to successful business development. By building these strong collaborations, Columbus is playing a major international role that is critical to growth in the 21st century.”
Andrew Ginther
Mayor of Columbus, Ohio
Honorary Chair, Greater Columbus Sister Cities International
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CIRCLE Program
The CIRCLE Program is an international leadership training program designed to educate and empower emerging leaders in the Columbus Region through strategic global partnerships and international experiences.
Our Global Partners
