Fort Wayne Sister Cities

✨ Bringing the world closer to Fort Wayne.

Our first-ever Sips from Our Sister Cities was a tremendous success! Guests enjoyed international flavors, cultural experiences, and meaningful conversations inspired by Fort Wayne's Sister Cities in Poland, Germany, Japan, and Myanmar.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, and supported this special event.

Go check out our website https://www.fortwaynesistercities.net/stories/sips-from-our-sister-cities-2026

✈️ Ever dreamed of representing Fort Wayne abroad?

Fort Wayne Sister Cities is looking for passionate community members to serve as chaperones for our 2027 international exchanges. This is a unique opportunity to support students, experience another culture, and help strengthen global connections.

Accepting Applications through June 15, 2026 (11:59pm) for chaperoning travel groups to Gera, Germany or Plock, Poland in Summer 2027.

Interview Date: July 16, 2026 between 4-7pm.

Minimum age of 25

Current/previous experience working with youth

Ability to obtain or hold CPR and first-aid certification valid through September of the travel year.

Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.

Availability to travel in June or July of the exchange year.

Must hold or be able to obtain a passport with an expiration date no sooner than January 1st of the year succeeding the travel year. If interested apply here LAST DAY TO APPLY https://form.jotform.com/250034061029140

🌍 What if your next trip could change a student's life?

Fort Wayne Sister Cities is seeking chaperones for our 2027 international exchange trips. Chaperones play an important role in helping students navigate new experiences, build confidence, and create meaningful connections across cultures. It's an opportunity to travel with purpose while helping shape unforgettable experiences for the next generation.

Accepting Applications through June 15, 2026 (11:59pm) for chaperoning travel groups to Gera, Germany or Plock, Poland in Summer 2027.

Interview Date: July 16, 2026 between 4-7pm.

Minimum age of 25

Current/previous experience working with youth

Ability to obtain or hold CPR and first-aid certification valid through September of the travel year.

Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.

Availability to travel in June or July of the exchange year.

Must hold or be able to obtain a passport with an expiration date no sooner than January 1st of the year succeeding the travel year. Sign up for Chaperoning today! https://form.jotform.com/250034061029140

✈️ Ever dreamed of representing Fort Wayne abroad?

Fort Wayne Sister Cities is looking for passionate community members to serve as chaperones for our 2027 international exchanges. This is a unique opportunity to support students, experience another culture, and help strengthen global connections.

Accepting Applications through June 15, 2026 (11:59pm) for chaperoning travel groups to Gera, Germany or Plock, Poland in Summer 2027.

Interview Date: July 16, 2026 between 4-7pm.

Minimum age of 25

Current/previous experience working with youth

Ability to obtain or hold CPR and first-aid certification valid through September of the travel year.

Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.

Availability to travel in June or July of the exchange year.

Must hold or be able to obtain a passport with an expiration date no sooner than January 1st of the year succeeding the travel year. If interested apply here https://form.jotform.com/250034061029140

We wanted to thank our sponsors once again for supporting Sips from Our Sister Cities!

Your support helped make this evening possible.

Missed the event? See event photos and recap at fortwaynesistercities.net/stories/sips-from-our-sister-cities-2026

We just wanted to say thank you to everyone who made our first annual Sips from our Sister Cities possible!

This sold-out event was a major success, and we are so thankful for such a beautiful night at a beautiful venue.

Missed the event? See event photos and recap at fortwaynesistercities.net/stories/sips-from-our-sister-cities-2026

High school students, your Summer 2027 plans could start here.

Apply to travel to Gera, Germany or Płock, Poland with Fort Wayne Sister Cities.

Open to 2026/2027 sophomores and juniors who live in or attend school in Allen County. Apply by October 1st at www.fortwaynesistercities.net/exchanges

For more than 40 years, Fort Wayne Sister Cities International has worked to build meaningful relationships across the globe through cultural exchange, friendship, and understanding.

Fort Wayne Sister Cities continues to build these cultural connections with partner cities across the globe.

Learn more about FWSCI and its mission to connect communities around the world: https://www.fortwaynesistercities.net/who-we-are

Love mentoring students and exploring new cultures?

Fort Wayne Sister Cities International is seeking chaperones for Summer 2027 travel to Gera and Płock.

Interview Date: July 16th, 2026 from 4–7 p.m.

Applications are due June 15th at 11:59 p.m.

Apply to be a chaperone: https://www.fortwaynesistercities.net/exchanges

Parents, teachers, counselors, and school staff, help us spread the word!

Fort Wayne Sister Cities is accepting applications for Summer 2027 student travel to Gera, Germany or Płock, Poland.

Applications are due October 1st, 2026. Head to www.fortwaynesistercities.net/exchanges to learn more and apply!