Calling all young leaders aged 14-18.  Join us June 15-21, 2025, in Washington, D.C. for a week of leadership training, diplomacy insights, and cultural activities.  Students will explore our nation’s capital, participate in a diplomacy simulation led by the U.S. Department of State, and engage in dynamic, hands-on activities. Space is limited and the YLS application deadline is March 1.  Click HERE For more information.

Join us in Osaka this September 16-19, 2025, for a historic summit celebrating 170 years of diplomatic relations with Japan.  This summit will bring together 600 mayors and citizen diplomats from our 460 U.S.-Japan Sister City partnerships to celebrate our legacies and envision the future of U.S.-Japan relations.  We’ll have a special keynote from former Secretary of HUD and former Mayor of San Antonio, Henry Cisneros.  Registration goes live soon – stay tuned.