Sister Cities International aims to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation – one individual, one community at a time. The COVID-19 pandemic is a unique phenomenon in that it has affected every country around the globe. However, hope shines through for those who persevere. Hope is a uniting force during this time as people struggle to cope with its ongoing effects.
We had an outstanding number of participants this year, receiving the greatest number of submissions we have had in the history of the YAAS program. There are 280 unique and inspiring artworks under the categories of illustration, photography, prose, poetry, original music, and reinterpreted music.
See our showcase below to see the perspective of many youths looking through the lens of citizen diplomacy.