YOU CAN EMPOWER LONG BEACH YOUTH THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (IFA)
Your support helps shape the next generation of compassionate, informed global citizens through cultural exchange, diplomacy, and skill building. IFA participants gain insights into education, technology, business practices, trade and cruise ports, and climate challenges in Long Beach and its Sister Cities—broadening their understanding of the world.
✨ Your Donation Helps the IFA Students:
🌍 Represent Long Beach abroad in sister cities
🤝 Meet diplomats and global leaders
🛠 Build hands-on skills in leadership, event planning, and nonprofit management
💼 Explore career pathways through project-based opportunities
📚 Earn a structured certificate and recommendation letter
⭐ Join a diverse community of youth leaders driving global connections
About Sister Cities of Long Beach
Sister Cities of Long Beach is a nonprofit that builds international relationships through cultural, educational, and professional exchange, with a strong focus on youth engagement. Our programs include student exchanges, digital pen pals, cultural showcases, and international delegations. By linking people across borders, we celebrate diversity and create opportunities for collaboration that enrich Long Beach and our partner communities.
🌏 Our Sister & Friendship Cities:
Yokkaichi, Japan (1963)
Qingdao, China (1984)
Sochi, Russia (1989)
Phnom Penh, Cambodia (1993)
Mombasa, Kenya (2007)
Bacolod, Philippines (Friendship City, 2018)
Taoyuan, Taiwan (2022)
La Paz, Mexico (2025)
Visit Sister Cities of Long Beach
To create and strengthen partnerships between the City of Long Beach, CA and communities in other countries to build people-to-people global cooperation and promote the exchange of mutually beneficial interests relating to social, cultural, community, educational, environmental and technological arenas.
We support students of all ages in experiencing other cultures, learning about citizen diplomacy, and making friends from around the world.
We aim to be an inspiring force that promotes peace through global exchanges that create community impact and kindle lifelong friendships.
Organization name
Sister Cities of Long Beach, Inc
other names
SCLB
Tax id (EIN)
33-0670943
Operating Budget
Medium ($100,000 - $999,999)
Mission Category
Arts & Culture, Civic & Community Engagement
City Council District
District 1
Address
P O BOX 41492Long Beach, CA, US