Our Purpose
A mission rooted in peace and friendship.
We promote peace and global understanding through mutual respect, cultural exchange, and cooperation — one individual and one community at a time.
What Guides Us
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
To promote peace and global understanding through mutual respect, cultural exchange, and cooperation — one relationship at a time.
Our Vision
A world where cities and communities are bound together by friendship, curiosity, and a shared commitment to peace.
Our Values
Respect, cultural curiosity, volunteerism, and the belief that every individual can be a bridge between communities.
What We Believe
Our Core Values
Mutual Respect
Every relationship begins with honoring the dignity and traditions of one another.
Cultural Exchange
We believe understanding grows when people share their traditions, stories, and daily lives.
Volunteer-Led Service
Our work is powered by community members who give their time freely to build these friendships.
Lasting Cooperation
We invest in long-term civic partnerships, not one-time visits — friendships built to last generations.
Our Commitment
One Individual. One Community.
"One Pasadena" is more than a tagline — it's the belief that global peace starts small: with a single letter, a single conversation, a single visit that opens someone's eyes to a new way of life.
For decades, our volunteer-led Committee has carried this mission forward through delegations, pen pal exchanges, youth leadership programs, and cultural celebrations — always rooted in the same idea: connection changes the world, one relationship at a time.
- A volunteer-led nonprofit serving Pasadena since our founding
- Proud member of Sister Cities International
- Active partnerships with sister cities across five continents
Join Us in Living Out This Mission
Whether through membership, a pen pal letter, or attending your first event — every step forward brings this mission closer to life.