Sister Cities | City of Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington currently has two sister cities:

With questions, contact Community and Family Resources Department
Ph: 812-349-3430 Fax: 812-349-3483
E-mail: safeandcivil@bloomington.in.gov

History

Sister city, county and state affiliations began after World War II, and were developed into a national initiative by President Eisenhower, who proposed a people-to-people program at the White House in 1956. Originally part of the National League of Cities, Sister Cities International (SCI) became a separate nonprofit organization in 1967 due to its growth in popularity.

Mission

Promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, & cooperation - One individual, one community at a time.

Sister Cities International (SCI) is a nonprofit diplomacy network that creates and strengthens partnerships between U.S. and international communities to increase global cooperation at the local level.
SCI officially certifies, represents, and supports partnerships between U.S. cities, counties, states, and similar jurisdictions in other countries to promote sustainable development, youth involvement, cultural understanding, and humanitarian assistance.
SCI represents more than 2,500 communities in 134 countries around the world.