This year’s theme invites young artists and authors to raise their voices during a historic moment as the United States celebrates 250 years since its founding, and Sister Cities International honors 70 years of building global friendships and cultural understanding. It reflects the ongoing journey from the country’s founding ideals toward a more interconnected, peaceful world.
How have the voices of the past shaped the world we live in today and what new voices must be heard to build a better tomorrow?
How can young people honor tradition while reimagining what global friendship can look like in the next 250 years?
What would you say to the youth of the past and what message would you send to those of the future?
What does your “vision of tomorrow” look like, and how can we start building it today?
If you could design the future, what values or ideas would guide it?
How do shared experiences between people from different countries build empathy and respect?
Submissions are due Friday, March 13.
