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Join Austin-Koblenz Sister Cities Committee – Become a Citizen Diplomat

Becoming a part of Austin-Koblenz Sister Cities Committee is a commitment to the power of personal connections. Sister cities relationships provide benefits far beyond traditional exchanges, reaching all parts of our communities and improving our quality of life. Through the sister cities global network of over 2,000 partnerships in more than 500 communities in over 140 countries, we provide international access and opportunities for building relationships between our citizens. Networking services and resources help find partners, promote activities, and expand and improve programming.

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THE POWER OF PERSONAL CONNECTIONS - CONNECT GLOBALLY! THRIVE LOCALLY

Austin-Koblenz Sister Cities Committee is committed to creating personal connections between citizens of Austin and Koblenz. The concept of face-to-face meetings and personal relationships across borders, known as citizen diplomacy, doesn’t just change the lives of individuals, but also helps communities thrive.

We connect Austin and Koblenz citizens through a variety of cultural and economic exchanges, which often become long-lasting personal friendships and business partnerships.

Partnership Outcomes:

Bundesgartenschau (National Garden Show) in Koblenz. An Austin Friendship Garden was designed and constructed through the combined efforts of members of the Austin-Koblenz Sister Cities Committee, the Partnerschaft Koblenz-Austin, Austin Community College, and Handwerkskammer Koblenz.
Student exchanges between Anderson High School and Murchison Middle School in Austin and Goerres Gymnasium and other schools in Koblenz
Student exchanges between Summitt Elementary and Schenkendorf Elementary
Dual Degree Program between UT’s McCombs School of Business and the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Partnership between St. Edward’s University and the Koblenz School of Applied Sciences
2-year apprenticeship programs that send young adults to Koblenz to build professional career skills
Koblenz Day
Koblenz Karneval - Austin Style
Youth events with Wunderbar Together and American Council on Germany

About Koblenz

Koblenz, Germany is an historic town of approximately 120,000 people in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The medieval town center survived two World Wars and the Romanesque, gothic and baroque churches testify to the city's history. The Rhine and Mosel rivers meet in the city, and the name Koblenz derives from the name Romans gave the city in 9 B.C., “castellum apud confluentes” meaning “castle at the confluence of the rivers.” Major automotive and aviation suppliers including TRW and Corus as well as High Tech Companies and a large Kimberly Clark papermill are located in Koblenz and the city is also a center for wine production.

Meet our friends in Germany, the Partnerschaft Koblenz-Austin/Texas e.V.

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Austin-Koblenz Secondary Student Exchanges

The 2018 Austin-Koblenz Secondary Student Exchange welcomed 23 Koblenz students and their two teacher-chaperones for a three-week visit with homes stays. Austin student hosts were matched with the visiting students and plan to return the visit with the Austin group next summer.

The exchange was established in 1991 as one of the first programs of the Sister Cities relationship between Austin and Koblenz. Longevity of the exchange has been a major influence in the success of the Austin-Koblenz Sister Cities Committee. Remarkable, considering it is a product of volunteers. We must thank Julia Lesher, Anderson High School German teacher, and Liza Feldkamp, Murchison Middle School German teacher, for taking full responsibility of organizing this outstanding exchange.