For over twenty-five years, New Haven Sister Cities (founded 1981) has endeavored to promote an awareness of its sister cities' cultures and customs. New Haven is a member of Sister Cities International and is part of a global network of more than 2,300 partnerships in 135 countries.

The mission of New Haven Sister Cities is to promote an awareness of the cultures and customs of those foreign cities designated by New Haven as a sister city. New Haven has established sister-city relationships with the cities of Afula-Gilboa, Israel; Amalfi, Italy; Avignon, France; Freetown, Sierra Leone; Hue, Vietnam; Leon, Nicaragua; Changsha, China and Tetlanohcan, Mexico.

For more information or to get involved visit www.newhavensc.org or email kfutrell@newhavenct.gov.