New Haven CT Sister Cities

Welcome to New Haven Sister Cities!

Citizen diplomacy between New Haven and communities abroad

For over twenty-five years, New Haven Sister Cities has endeavored to promote an awareness of the customs, cultures and historical heritage of its sister cities within the city of New Haven, Connecticut and beyond. The current sister cities are Afula-Gilboa in Israel, Amalfi in Italy, Avignon in France, Freetown in Sierra Leone, Hue in Vietnam, and León in Nicaragua.

Bringing the world to New Haven and New Haven to the world

New Haven Sister Cities consists of an all-volunteer Board of Directors, asisted by volunteers. The Honorable Mayor John DeStefano Jr. is the Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Past Events

December 5th- New Haven/Leon Sister City Project's Holiday Fiesta & Gift Bazaar- First Presbyterian Church, 704 Whitney Ave, New Haven, 10AM - 3PM

The September 20th New Haven Avignon Pétanque Challenge was a great success. It was a perfect day to make new friends and enjoy a friendly game of pétanque. For more photos, check our Facebook page.

Special Thanks to the following establishments for donating food and beverages:

* Star Fish Market *Costco * Zinc * Union League * Chestnut Fine Foods * Lena's Cafe * Caseus * bespoke * The Publick Cup * Marjolaine * Mariah's Relish * Romeo&Cesare * Lupi Legna Bakery * CitySeed *

For the June 27th Sierra Leone's Refugee All-Stars Concert on the Green, we had flags, food, great music, and good company. The band put on an energetic performance that had everyone dancing. It was a tremendous finale to the 2009 Festival of Arts & Ideas. If you missed the concert, check out their website http://refugeeallstars-audience.fm/

Many of the directors represent major business interests in the community. The city's academic institutions, (Yale University, Quinnipiac University, Southern Connecticut State University, University of New Haven and Gateway Community Technical College), all have designated seats on the Board of Directors.

NHSC notecards are on sale at Wave Gallery, Audubon Copy Shoppe, the Greenbrier Greenhouse @ Edgerton Park, Dava (Hamden), Labyrinth Books, and the Arts Council of Greater New Haven. They are adorable and priced at $2 each. All proceeds support NHSC grants and scholarships.

New Haven Sister Cities, Inc.
203-946-8378 Phone
PO Box 774
New Haven, CT 06503-0774, USA
info@nhsistercities.org

New Haven Sister Cities

Connecting New Haven with the World!