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TGA is an award-winning nonprofit focused on Building Global Community by hosting international professionals and students, facilitating Sister City partnerships, supporting global education and exchanges, and promoting international business development

10/27/2025

🇺🇸🍿🇲🇽 Enjoy these photos from our recent “Roma” event at Circle Cinema! Subscribe to TGA’s free newsletter to learn more about future screenings in our Sister City film series! Thanks to everyone who attended and learned more about TGA, Tulsa Botanic Garden, and our new Caja de Agua!

http://tulsaglobalalliance.org/newsletter

10/22/2025

🇺🇸🌐🇲🇽 Come visit the Caja de Agua this weekend!

On Sunday, our community helped us celebrate the official unveiling of the Caja de Agua during our ribbon cutting ceremony at Tulsa Botanic Garden!

Special thanks to Tulsa Deputy Mayor Krystal Reyes and Arturo Álvarez Muñiz from San Luis Potosí for helping us commemorate this special gift as we celebrate 45 years of the Tulsa-San Luis Potosí Sister City Partnership!

Tulsa Botanic Garden is offering free admission this weekend (Oct. 24–26) so everyone can see the new Caja de Agua. Learn more and reserve your limited, timed-entry tickets here: https://tulsabotanic.link/caja

10/13/2025

🏠 Home Hosts Needed for Youth Ambassadors: Oct 19–29

Tulsa Global Alliance will host 16 high school Youth Ambassadors (ages 16–18) and 3 adult leaders from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru through the Youth Ambassadors South America program. We are seeking families to welcome these visitors into their homes from October 19–29, providing meals, a place to stay, and transportation to and from the University of Tulsa on weekdays. (TGA can assist families with transportation if needed.)

Sign up to host 👉 tulsaglobalalliance.org/hospitality

10/02/2025

🇩🇪🎉🇺🇸 Willkommen in Tulsa! Celebrating 25 years of Tulsa-Celle!

High school students from our German Sister City, Celle, are enjoying a visit to Tulsa with their hosts at Riverfield Country Day School! They’ve been sightseeing and learning more about our city with help from the City of Tulsa Gov and Mayor Monroe Nichols' team at City Hall.

Tulsa-Celle Sister City Friends

10/01/2025

Remembering Pat Fallin

Tulsa Global Alliance joins Sister Cities International and communities across the country in mourning the passing of Pat Fallin, a longtime SCI board member, SCI Oklahoma State Representative, and passionate citizen diplomat.

A native Oklahoman and recent Tulsa resident, Pat brought wisdom, warmth, and unwavering energy to every room she entered. Her leadership helped grow the Sister Cities network across three states: Colorado, California, and most recently Oklahoma. Her mentorship and advocacy inspired countless volunteers and civic leaders.

Pat never had an “off” button when it came to international friendship. This Spring, she supported our new Tulsa-Mwanza Sister City Partnership's first delegation to Tulsa. This summer, she was in Fort Worth helping advance SCI’s Pacific Islands partnerships. Her fingerprints are all over the growth of our global community, and her legacy will endure in the programs, people, and peace she helped build.

We are grateful for her leadership, her friendship, and her tireless commitment to citizen diplomacy.

09/25/2025

✨ Strengthening citizen diplomacy through Tulsa hospitality!

TGA hosted 20 German Bundestag (parliament) staffers August 11-15 through the “Beyond Washington” program, which is funded by the U.S. Embassy in Berlin. Several families hosted the guests for home hospitality dinner, and TGA also arranged a “Toast the Travelers” dinner reception at Marshall Brewing Company.

One of the German participants, Victor Bashkatov, shared this about his experience: “One of the most memorable parts of the program has been the warm hospitality of our host family during a shared dinner. These moments go far beyond a simple meal — they are a form of dinner diplomacy, where stories, perspectives, and laughter help bridge the Atlantic. Such evenings create genuine connections between people from Germany and the United States, fostering a deeper understanding not only between our countries, but also between the participants who shape the transatlantic relationship every day.”

TGA Board Member Tina Peña spoke about her experience meeting the German delegation at Toast the Travelers: “What an exciting experience it was to share a meal with our international guests! It was a chance to truly connect, exchange ideas, and build friendships. Over delicious food, we talked about political stances, current issues, and our different perspectives, discovering how much we can learn from one another as a global community. Moments like these remind me that understanding often begins with something as simple and joyful as breaking bread together.”

🏠 Open your home.
🍽️ Share a meal.
🤝 Build global connections.

Want to get involved? Become a TGA host! ➡️ tulsaglobalalliance.org/hospitality

Global Ties U.S. Marriott International

09/23/2025

🇲🇽🪏🇺🇸 Last week, we were proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Caja de Agua at Tulsa Botanic Garden! This beautiful gift from our first Sister City of San Luis Potosí, Mexico, is a replica of the iconic 19th-century water reservoir that will stand over 8 feet tall and feature plants native to Mexico.

The original Caja de Agua, constructed between 1827 and 1835, served as the endpoint of a 6 kilometer aqueduct that brought spring water into the city and remains one of the most recognized monuments in San Luis Potosí. Soon, Tulsa will have its own version, symbolizing the deep connection between our two cities.

As we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Tulsa-San Luis Potosí Sister City Partnership, Tulsa Global Alliance is honored to help bring this meaningful symbol to life. A ribbon cutting is planned for October 19, and we look forward to welcoming visitors to experience this monument to friendship once it is complete!

09/22/2025

Tulsa Global Alliance welcomed 12 Canadian Youth Ambassadors for 10 days of cultural exchange, civic engagement, and community connection. From volunteering at local nonprofits to meeting Tulsa leaders and sharing life with host families, the students experienced firsthand the spirit of hospitality that defines our city.

Read the full story ➡️ https://tulsaglobalalliance.org/blog/youth-ambassadors-from-canada-2025

🏠 Be part of the next exchange! Host a student or professional in your home! ➡️ tulsaglobalalliance.org/hospitality

09/17/2025

⚠️ Advocacy Deadline Approaching!

Congress is finalizing the 2026 budget, and funding for our international exchange programs is on the line. These programs bring global leaders to Tulsa to share best practices with organizations, volunteer in our communities, and enjoy Tulsa tourism and hospitality. In addition to making up almost half of TGA’s annual budget, every dollar spent brings $11 of economic impact back to Tulsa!

✅ Take 3 minutes today to make your voice heard.

👉 Go to globaltiesus.org/action-center to send your message to Congress.

09/16/2025

🌐 Dinner diplomacy in action with Councilor Christian Bengel 🍽️

Tulsa Global Alliance hosted 20 German Bundestag staff members in August of 2025 through the “Beyond Washington” program, funded by the U.S. Embassy in Berlin. During their visit, Tulsa Global Alliance arranged a “Toast the Travelers” dinner reception for them at Marshall Brewing Company. One of the Tulsa guests was Tulsa City Councilor Christian Bengel, District 6 , who is designated as Honorary Ambassador to Tulsa’s Sister City of Celle, Germany. Bengel had met with the delegation earlier in the week and spoke with them about the duties and responsibilities of the Tulsa City Council.He joined the group again at Toast the Travelers for dinner and conversation, and had this to say about the value of dinner diplomacy:

“It has been a profound privilege to serve as Tulsa’s City Council representative and honorary ambassador to our sister city, Celle, Germany. Over the past three years, I’ve had the honor of engaging with students, first responders, and parliamentary staff—experiences that have deepened my appreciation for the power of cultural exchange.

Through these interactions, I’ve witnessed firsthand how communities across the globe face many of the same challenges we do here in Tulsa. These shared experiences, even more openly shared over a casual meal, remind us that we are more alike than our preconceptions might suggest. They also reinforce the importance of building bridges of understanding and collaboration.

I am deeply grateful to organizations like Tulsa Global Alliance and Global Ties U.S. for their unwavering commitment to fostering international relationships. Their work empowers local communities to connect with global citizens, strengthening diplomacy and mutual respect from the ground up. Together, we are shaping a future where dialogue, empathy, and cooperation transcend borders. I look forward to continuing this mission and encouraging others to join in the journey of global connection.”

🤝 You can be part of dinner diplomacy, too. Learn more about hosting international visitors in Tulsa at tulsaglobalalliance.org/hospitality

Global Ties U.S. Marriott International

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2317 S Jackson Ave #300
Tulsa, OK
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http://tulsaglobalalliance.org/

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