Central Mission of the Organization:

A public-private partnership which develops and facilitates the state of Iowa's official sister-state relationships.

History of the Organization:

Founded in 1985.

International Issues and Focus:

Country committees: volunteers develop programs.

Iowa's Sister States are:

Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine
Hebei Province, China
Stavropol Krai, Russia
Taiwan
Terengganu, Malaysia
Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Yucatan, Mexico
Veneto Region, Italy

Events and Programs Sponsored:

Exchanges in areas of agriculture, business, culture, education, media, medicine/science, government, social issues, law, technology and sports.