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They came from 47 states and spoke 22 languages between them, all training in Fort Worth before representing the United States at Expo 2025 Osaka. What impressed me most wasn’t their talent, it was their willingness to become a stranger’s first personal connection to America. Diplomacy doesn’t belong only to governments.
Read MoreFort Worth had the honor of hosting Sister Cities International’s official training for 89 Youth Ambassadors before they left for six months at Expo 2025 Osaka. We introduced them to the Fort Worth Herd, Billy Bob’s, and a healthy dose of Tex-Mex before sending them off as citizen diplomats. A young person may arrive thinking of a role as a temporary job and leave understanding they’ve become something more.
Read MoreAmbassador Tom Schieffer was scheduled to spend 45 minutes with our Sister Cities International Youth Ambassadors. He stayed for three hours and skipped lunch. Experience becomes more valuable when it’s shared, and our young ambassadors still talk about that conversation.
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