World Peace, One Friend at a Time
Our Mission
Sebastopol World Friends is a City of Sebastopol commissioned non-profit service group which is totally volunteer driven. Our mission is to link Sebastopol with its sister cities through a variety of educational and cultural programs and to coordinate exchanges which will promote lasting friendships.
Sebastopol World Friends offers a changing array of programs connected to our two sister cities Takeo, Japan (formerly Yamauchi), and Chyhyryn, Ukraine. We also engage with our community through a variety of events and cultural activities, and offer opportunities to host visitors and travel to our sister cities. We are a member of Sister Cities International.
Our Motto is: World Peace, One Friend at a Time.
Upcoming Events
- May 18 – Matsuri, Julliard Park, Santa Rosa, 10 am – 4 pm
- May 25 – Rotary Anniversary, Ives Park, noon – 4 pm
- July 3 – Kiwanis Fireworks, SCCC, 4 -10 pm
- Aug 21 – Obon Festival, Forestville Farmers Market, 4:30 – 7:30 pm
- October 4 – Many Moons Festival, Ives Park,11 am – 7 pm
- November 5 – All Membership Meeting, location & Time TBA
- Standard – Board meetings every 1st Wednesday no meeting in July or August.
News & Updates
SWF Takeo Exchange Program 2019 to 2023
Update on Chyhyryn Dormitory Restoration Project
In Chyhyryn, they are looking for benefactors to help renovate 11 blocks of the economic and legal vocational college. Currently, 40 displaced people live there in addition to students. After the renovation, the dormitory will be able to accommodate another 120...
Newsletter 2024
December, 2024 Greetings! The year 2024 was packed with great events and programs for Sebastopol World Friends! Once again, we are excited to share the year at a glance and our plans for 2025 with our community.Chyhyryn Program The year started with hosting a...
Friendship Dinner 2025 – Where Sushi Meets Borshch
Sister City Friendship Dinner - Where Sushi Meets Borshch Please join us at our Sebastopol Word Friend Friendship Dinner - Where Sushi Meets Borshch on January 25 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Enmanji Temple Memorial Hall 1200 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol. This is our...
We Stand with Ukraine Benefit Lunch
Please Join Sebastopol World Friends for a lunch in Support of our Sister City Chyhyryn on the 2nd anniversary of the full scale invasion of Ukraine on Saturday February 24, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Sonoma Wine Shop & La Bodega, 2295 Gravenstein Hwy S. Sebastopol, CA We...
Community Presentation by Open World Delegation from Ukraine
February 2, 20247-9pmThe Sebastopol Grange6000 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol CA Please join us and meet the delegation of six professionals from Ukraine, visiting Sebastopol through the Open World Program. Open World is a congressionally sponsored program that brings...
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Sebastopol World Friends is a proud member of Sister Cities International
