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Kent restarts sister‑city youth exchanges and recognizes returning ambassadors
Summary
City officials and volunteers said Kent’s sister‑city youth exchange program has resumed after a COVID‑era pause; volunteers outlined recruitment needs, program goals and awarded a certificate recognizing 500 hours of community service to a recent participant.
The City of Kent signaled a full restart of its sister‑city youth exchange program and recognized returning youth ambassadors at a city‑hosted event where organizers described recruiting goals and program priorities going into 2025.
Mayor (name not specified) told attendees the program has a long history in Kent and that the city has resumed exchanges since the COVID hiatus: “I have been a fan of our Kent sister cities program since about 1987,” the mayor said, noting recent travel to partner cities and meetings with school and municipal leaders to revive year‑long exchanges.
The Kent Auburn Thoma Sisters City Committee (KAT) — the local volunteer committee that coordinates exchanges — reported it…
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