Our Sister Cities
Our Friendship City
About The Norfolk Sister City Association
The Norfolk Sister City Association was founded in 1976 and is a member of Sister Cities International, based in Washington D.C. The Association is a non-profit civic organization which coordinates the activities of Norfolk's sister cities program. Its purpose is to foster international understanding, friendship and cooperation through people-to-people exchanges and long-term partnerships between Norfolk and its sister cities. The association aims to involve a broad spectrum of the community in citizen diplomacy and to be a catalyst for linking counterpart organizations in Norfolk with its sister cities to enable them to conduct exchanges of mutual interest.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
- Experience Ghana
March 12, 2016
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Norfolk Sister City Association’s Tema, Ghana Committee invites you to join us for an “Experience of Ghana” Saturday, March 12, 2016 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Murray Center 455 Brambleton Avenue Norfolk, VA Come and enjoy an evening that offers a sampling of traditional cuisine and culture. There will be a fashion show and (more…)
- March 16, 2016
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
To accommodate the spring break schedules of TCC, NSU and ODU, this LUNCH TIME meeting is being postponed by one week. Details on lunch will be emailed. (more…)
- PassPORT to Norfolk's Sister Cities
April 7, 2016
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
An Evening Around the World – Celebrity Chef Cuisine - International Entertainment April 7, 2016 – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Sheraton Waterside Norfolk Sister City Association Tickets – $50 per person Non-Member Tickets – $65 per person Table Sponsorship – $1,000 for a table of ten Norfolk Sister City Association connects the (more…)
Join The Norfolk Sister City Association Today
Individual
- Quarterly Newsletter
- ”News Flash” emails
- Ability to participate in NSCA travel
- Notice of International Events of Interest
- Invitations to Receptions with Visiting Dignitaries
- Ability to homestay International Guests
Family
- Quarterly Newsletter
- ”News Flash” emails
- Ability to participate in NSCA travel
- Notice of International Events of Interest
- Invitations to Receptions with Visiting Dignitaries
- Ability to homestay International Guests
Patron
- Quarterly Newsletter
- ”News Flash” emails
- Ability to participate in NSCA travel
- Notice of International Events of Interest
- Invitations to Receptions with Visiting Dignitaries
- Ability to homestay International Guests
- VIP Seating at Events
Ambassador
- Quarterly Newsletter
- ”News Flash” emails
- Ability to participate in NSCA travel
- Notice of International Events of Interest
- Invitations to Receptions with Visiting Dignitaries
- Ability to homestay International Guests
- 1 complimentary dinner at Annual Meeting
- Complimentary NSCA logo gear
Benefactor
- Quarterly Newsletter
- ”News Flash” emails
- Ability to participate in NSCA travel
- Notice of International Events of Interest
- Invitations to Receptions with Visiting Dignitaries
- Ability to homestay International Guests
- 2 complimentary dinners at Annual Meeting
- Complimentary NSCA logo gear
Corporate Member
- Quarterly Newsletter
- ”News Flash” emails
- Ability to participate in NSCA travel
- Notice of International Events of Interest
- Invitations to Receptions with Visiting Dignitaries
- Ability to homestay International Guests
- 1 complimentary dinner at Annual Meeting
- Logo Displayed in Quarterly Newsletter
Corporate Benefactor
- Quarterly Newsletter
- ”News Flash” emails
- Ability to participate in NSCA travel
- Notice of International Events of Interest
- Invitations to Receptions with Visiting Dignitaries
- Ability to homestay International Guests
- 2 complimentary dinners at Annual Meeting
- Recognition at NSCA Events
Mission Statement
The mission of the Norfolk Sister City Association (NSCA) is to foster international understanding, friendship, and cooperation by promoting people-to-people exchanges and continuing relationships between Norfolk, Virginia and its international sister cities.
Goals
Norfolk Sister City Association is a non-profit citizen diplomacy organization that creates and strengthens partnerships between Norfolk, Virginia and international communities. We strive to build global cooperation at the municipal level, promote cultural understanding and stimulate economic development.
Actions
We provide opportunities for city officials and citizens to experience and explore other cultures through long-term community partnerships.
We create an atmosphere in which economic and community development can be implemented and strengthened.
We stimulate environments through which communities will creatively learn, work, and solve problems together through reciprocal cultural, educational, municipal, business, professional and technical exchanges and projects.
We partner with businesses and organizations in Hampton Roads which share similar goals.