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Birmingham Sister Cities, 1116 20th Street South #314, Birmingham, AL (2025)

Birmingham Sister Cities is a non-profit citizen group dedicated to the cultivation of global cooperation, cultural understanding, and economic development between the City of Birmingham and our Sister Cities around the world.

05/17/2024

2024 marks the centenary of the inspiring Welsh Women's Peace Petition, signed by nearly 400,000 women in Wales in 1923-24 calling for peace and international cooperation.

To celebrate this anniversary, Urdd Gobaith Cymru has dedicated their annual Message of Peace and Goodwill to the Women's Peace Petition. The Urdd's message continues the legacy of these courageous Welsh women who campaigned tirelessly for peace 100 years ago.

Last September, Birmingham Sister Cities was honored to host Urdd members in Birmingham for the 60th commemoration of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing and the signing of the International Friendship Pact between Birmingham and the Welsh Government.

We are proud to support the Urdd's powerful 2024 Peace Message. Join us in sharing the message video and spreading their call to action: "For hope is an action." Together we can carry forward the vision of the Women's Peace Petition and build a more peaceful world. Sister Cities International

04/11/2024

📣 Exciting News! 📣 Applications for the International Dual Enrollment Academy (IDEA) are now open for Sophomores and Juniors at all Birmingham City Schools. 🌍🎓

🌍💡 IDEA is a global studies program that will provide Birmingham high school students with an opportunity to:

✅ Earn college credit through dual enrollment courses at Miles College
✅ Engage in cultural enrichment activities and language learning
✅ Embark on an immersive travel abroad experience—this year, to Japan! 🇯🇵

📅 Application Deadline: April 19, 2024
📌 Program Dates: May 6 - December 11, 2024

Visit our website to learn more and apply: https://birminghamsistercities.org/idea 🔗

04/03/2024

🌟 Call for Young Artists and Authors! 🌟

Are you a creative young mind ready to showcase your talent on a global stage? The Birmingham Sister Cities Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) is back, and we’re thrilled to announce this year’s theme: “ClimateScape: Resilient Cities for Tomorrow’s Climate.”

Here’s what you need to know:

Submission Categories.

• Classic Art 🖼️
• Digital Art 💻
• Photography 📷
• Music 🎵
• Writing 📝
• Poetry ✍️

📅 Important Dates.
• April 15: Submissions due
• April 25: Finalists announced

✨ Eligibility: Students aged 13-18 enrolled in Birmingham City Schools

🌎🧑🏻‍💼👩🏽‍🎨 Mentor Meetings: Get personalized advice from experts in your chosen category and this year’s theme.

But wait, there’s more! 🎉

💰 Cash prizes for top local submissions

📚 Scholarships for local finalists to attend International Youth Leadership Summit in Washington, DC

🏛️ Display opportunities for local winners in public forums and virtual galleries

Ready to make your mark? Head to https://birminghamsistercities.org/yaas/ to learn more and submit your masterpiece! 🖌️

Let’s showcase the creativity and talent of Birmingham’s youth on the global stage! 🌍

03/07/2024

March 6th, 2024, marks 67 years since Ghana declared independence from British rule in 1957, making it the first sub-Saharan African nation to achieve this milestone. Through our Sister Cities relationships, Winneba and Apaaso have become family, and as family, Ghana’s independence holds powerful meaning for the Birmingham community as well.

The iconic Black Star Square in capital city Accra is where revolutionary leader Kwame Nkrumah signed Ghana’s independence documents. Today, Black Star Square remains a monument to this pivotal moment in pan-African progress. Many also visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum to honor his foundational role and learn about Ghana’s path to sovereignty.

From Accra to Apaaso to Winneba and beyond, March 6th ignites celebrations nationwide in Ghana - parades, cultural events, and family gatherings abound. These festivities commemorate the vision and valor of Ghanaians who fought for future generations to live freely and determine their own destiny. It is a time of great pride and jubilation, as Ghanaians reflect on their rich heritage and the progress they have made as a nation.

Ghana’s independence story parallels Birmingham’s own civil rights milestones. And now, our Sister City relationships cultivate economic vitality, educational exchange and cultural understanding between the people of Birmingham, Alabama, and the people of Ghana.

As we reflect on 67 years of Ghanaian independence, we also celebrate the bonds between our community and this influential African nation.

03/01/2024

Today we celebrate Wales--Happy St. David's Day! Welsh Government City of Birmingham Government

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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