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Happy International Women’s Day from Sister Cities International!
We celebrate with a focus on inspiration and inclusion, honoring the remarkable contributions of women worldwide. A special thank you to Mildred Vanderpuije, Janet Huston, and Ricki Garrett for their participation in this project, inspiring women everywhere!
Fort Lauderdale Fire Expo
We are proud of our partnership with Fire Expo which brings firefighters and paramedics from around the world to Fort Lauderdale, providing hands on training with the latest technology and building lifetime friendships.
Candlelight Vigil In Loving of Turkiye & Syria
Wednesday evening, Greater Fort Lauderdale Sister Cities International’s partner organization, the Florida Turkish American Association held a candlelight vigil to remember those who lost their lives in Turkey and Syria from the terrible earthquake.
Date: February 22, 2023
Location: Huizenga Park Fountain, Fort Lauderdale
Breakfast with the Yilan, Taiwan High School Students and Teachers Hosted by the Taipei Education and Cultural Office’s Claire Chen
Ms. Claire Chen, sitting at the end of the table, Senior Consular Officer of the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office, hosted 12 high school students and 3 teachers from Yilan, Taiwan who arrived earlier this morning after 27 hours of travel into Ft Lauderdale Airport from Taiwan. Greater Ft Lauderdale Sister Cities International (GFLSCI) Past President Marcus Koch, wearing the blue jacket, also attended the breakfast. Getting the Yilan, Taiwan students here was a great collaboration between Thaís Simões, of our Brazilian Sister City of São Sebastião, Monica Ribeiro, GFLSCI’s Brazilian Chairwoman, President Lee Chine Chen & Vice President Denise Chou of the Yilan Sister Cities Corporation and Donna Scantlebury, Sister Cities International Florida State Representative and finally, Taiwan Sister Cities President Prof. H.B. Ding and Vice President Kuan Lee. I am so proud of our teamwork that helped connect the citizens around the world and brought them together in Fort Lauderdale!
Conversation with Fort Lauderdale Mayor, Dean Trantalis
Brazilian Business Group & GFLCSI Members
Here is a short video of the meeting !
BBG presented their interests about establishing a voting center for Brazilian citizens as well as involving with the education program to teach Portuguese. Mayor, Trantalis added ideas for Brazilian team to join the boat race event which one of the biggest events in Fort Lauderdale. Those are the main topics that were brought up at the table, but we had more ideas exchanged at the meeting. It is exciting to see what future events will be.
Latest Event Highlights
The greatest way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day is with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Sister Cities International family at the St Patrick’s Day Parade!
Newspaper & Magazine Articles
Greater Fort Lauderdale Sister Cities International made the news for all the right reasons! Thank you Scott Luxor of the Sun-Sentinel for taking an interest in this organization!
Article: Connecting the planet: Sister Cities helps communities find matches overseas
Help Ukrainian Refugees
If you would like to contribute to supporting Ukrainian refugees, please check out the following website :
100% of funds will be remitted to GFLSCI and used to provide Ukrainian refugees with food & clothing, shelter, medical & hygiene supplies, and educational services in Constanta, a city in Romania located about 90 miles from the Ukrainian border. Constanta continuously welcomes and provides support to a large number of Ukrainian refugees! They’ve raised to the challenge and done an amazing job providing the help and care needed by many.
For Earthquake Victims In Türkiye
If you would like to contribute to supporting Ukrainian refugees, please check Florida Turkish American Association :
Your donation matters. Your kindness makes a meaningful difference in the lives of people in Turkey those who affected by this tragedy.
If you have any question, please visit Florida Turkish American Association https://www.ftaa.com
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