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
- August 21 – Soldiers of Song, a community screening and fundraiser 6:00 pm. Purchase the tickets here.
- November 5 – All Membership Meeting, location & Time TBA
- Standard – Board meetings every 1st Wednesday no meeting in July or August.
News & Updates
Be a Student Ambassador to Japan!
Be a Student Ambassador to Japan! Sebastopol World Friends invites Sebastopol students and their families to learn about the 2026-2027 exchange program with our sister city, Takeo, Japan. Middle school students attending 7th and 8th grade in Sebastopol or living in...
SWF Film Screening: Fundraiser for Ukrainian Sister City
Sebastopol World Friends with the Rotary Club of Sebastopol presents: Soldiers of Song a film by Ryan Smith, the extraordinary journey of Ukrainian musicians as they unite their nation through the transformative power of music. Proceeds benefit the renovation of a...
Chyhyryn Dormitory – Blocks 1 and 2 complete!
Watch the video to see the amazing transformation. We are accepting donations for Block 3 now.
SWF Takeo Exchange Program 2019 to 2023
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...
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Get in Touch
Do you have a question or a comment about Sebastopol World Friends? Please contact us. We’d love to hear from you.
Sebastopol World Friends is a proud member of Sister Cities International
