It takes a passionate team to build global connections—and that's exactly what the Sedona Sister Cities Association has done since launching in 2022. Now near 100 members strong, our nonprofit is creating lasting, meaningful relationships with communities that mirror Sedona’s values and natural beauty.

Our Board is focused on cultivating partnerships with cities that prioritize sustainability, tourism, the arts, education, health and healing, and economic development. Together, we’re building a global network rooted in shared values, vibrant cultures, and citizen diplomacy.

The Sedona Sister Cities Association is proud to reaffirm its commitment to building bridges of understanding through citizen diplomacy. While national governments—including those in Canada and the United States—may see leadership changes and policy differences, people-to-people connections remain a steadfast way to foster goodwill, cultural exchange, and cooperation.

The foundation of this citizen-led movement dates back to 1956, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower introduced his groundbreaking People-to-People program. He believed that lasting peace depends on direct engagement between everyday citizens, saying, “I have long believed, as have many before me, that peaceful relations between nations require mutual respect between individuals.” This vision of “citizen diplomacy” took root through Sister Cities International, which continues to champion these values worldwide.

Today, the Sedona Sister Cities Association carries on this legacy through proactive partnerships and dynamic exchanges designed to promote mutual understanding.