WHAT IS SISTER CITIES?

Sister Cities International of Oklahoma City (SCI OKC) is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network. We are devoted to creating and strengthening partnerships between Oklahoma City and our active sister cities. Our efforts are aimed at increasing global cooperation at the municipal level, promoting cultural understanding and stimulating economic development.

SCI leads the movement for local community development and volunteer action by motivating and empowering private citizens, municipal officials and business leaders to conduct long-term programs of mutual benefit with our sister cities.

NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sister Cities International Oklahoma City is pleased to announce our new sister city - Kigali City, Rwanda. In a quiet ceremony at City Hall on April 28, 2010,  Mick Cornett, Mayor of Oklahoma City and Dr. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira, Mayor of Kigali signed the agreement.

Place Photo Here: Left to right: Dr. Mark Henderson, Chairman Kigali Committee, Melissa Graffigna, President SCI OKC, Mayor Aisa Kirabo,  Mayor Mick Cornett

The partnership between Kigali City and Oklahoma City will entail collaborating for the mutual benefit of the communities of both cities by exploring educational, economic, and cultural exchanges. The partnership will support and encourage visits by the citizens of both cities to promote mutual understanding and respect as we work toward a hopeful future for both cities, which are known throughout the world for their courage and resilience in the face of tragedy.

Oklahoma City is host to a big number of Rwandans who are students at Oklahoma Christian University.

Mayor Kirabo is also visited the Oklahoma Bombing Memorial site, the State Legislature and Oklahoma City downtown redevelopment project. She addressed Oklahoma Christian University community leaders about the investment opportunities in Kigali City.

SCI-OKC Monthly Meetings - SCI OKC meets the second Thursday of every month at 2:00 pm at the South OKC Chamber Office located at 701 SW 74th St. Oklahoma City, OK. 73139. This is between Walker and Western next to Hibdon Tires (view map). Our meetings are open and we encourage you to attend.