Kumamoto Relief

Kumamoto Relief

Supporters and friends, We at Sebastopol World Friends want to give you a brief update about the situation in Kumamoto Prefecture, after the terrible earthquakes that occurred there last April. Many of you reached out at the time through our Facebook page or with...
Guest in Town:  Yuka Yamada

Guest in Town: Yuka Yamada

Early in the summer, Sebastopol was graced with a visitor from our sister city in Japan, Yuka Yamada from Takeo City.  The Yamadas hosted a guest from Sebastopol 8 years ago as part of our middle school exchange and have been deeply involved in Takeo World Friends...
You Can Be A Student Ambassador To Japan!

You Can Be A Student Ambassador To Japan!

Discover the World of International Exchange Sebastopol World Friends invites 7th and 8th grade students to learn about the Sebastopol’s sister city exchange program with Takeo City, Japan. 7th and 8th grade students who are attending a middle school in Sebastopol or...
Happy Sister Cities International Day, everyone!

Happy Sister Cities International Day, everyone!

In recognition of sixty years of global citizen diplomacy and peace-building efforts by communities around the world, the City of Sebastopol has declared that July 15, 2016 will be Sister Cities International Day. The dream of connecting one city with another by bonds...
Sebastopol World Friends Board Retreat

Sebastopol World Friends Board Retreat

The Board of Directors of Sebastopol World Friends gathered for a day of spirited discussion and laughter at our annual retreat early in June. Board members shared news and stories of their latest doings, delectable items for a lunchtime potluck, and their ideas about...