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Global Leaders in Action program helps students build connections across cultures
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Noelle Walker , NBC DFW
· July 22, 2026
· 2 min read
Tomorrow's global leaders are spending time in North Texas as part of a program designed to build international friendships and leadership skills that will last long after the students return home. Fort Worth Sister Cities International is hosting high school students from Japan, China, Eswatini and
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Key takeaway "We want our participants to be able to interact with people from other cultures, other countries who speak other languages," Fort Worth Sister Cities International President and CEO Kippen de Alba Chu said.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The Global Leaders in Action program hosted by Fort Worth Sister Cities International brings a unique opportunity for local students to engage with their international peers, fostering a deeper understanding of global cultures and leadership skills. As the program takes students to various locations in North Texas, including the simulation labs at UNT Health Fort Worth, it showcases the region's strengths in healthcare and education. The connections made during this two-week experience can have a lasting impact on the students' future endeavors, particularly in a city like Fort Worth, which is part of a diverse and thriving metroplex. With its rich cultural scene, including the Fort Worth Stockyards and the Cultural District, the city provides an ideal backdrop for students to explore and learn from each other's differences and similarities. As the program concludes, it will be interesting to see how these newly formed relationships and skills will influence the students' involvement in the local community and their future pursuits.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Tomorrow's global leaders are spending time in North Texas as part of a program designed to build international friendships and leadership skills that will last long after the students return home. Fort Worth Sister Cities International is hosting high school students from Japan, China, Eswatini and
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