Tulsa Global Alliance is such an amazing nonprofit for people who enjoy different cultures and…read moreinternational experiences. In 1995, The City of Tulsa assigned TGA as the organization responsible for managing Tulsa's Sister City relationships, which promote trade, educational and cultural exchanges, tourism, dignitary visits, internships, sports and other projects. Tulsa has eight Sister Cities: Amiens, France; Beihai, China; Celle, Germany; Kaohsiung, Taiwan; San Luis Potosi, Mexico; Tiberias, Israel; Utsunomiya, Japan; and Zelenograd, Russia. Half of those have been going on for more than 25 years! Each of Tulsa's City Councilors acts as an honorary Ambassador.
TGA also does an amazing job hosting international visitors by creating high quality and customized itineraries and programs. A variety of visitors includes professionals, young adults, and youth leaders from around the world. In 2018, more than 350 international visitors from 90 nations came to Tulsa. Tulsa is a popular destination for the U.S. State Department, U.S. Embassies, and the U.S. Library of Congress-sponsored international visitor partner organizations such as The International Visitor Leadership Program, The Youth Ambassador Program and Open World Programs. Each visit usually has a particular theme/purpose such as Global Energy Security, Contemporary Native American Governance in the U.S., and Women's Entrepreneurship.
TGA advances citizen diplomacy through educational events, learning initiatives, and cultural events like World in a Box Day in August in partnership with the Tulsa Library. They also promote international trade and business.
Anyone can become a part of TGA by attending any of their events throughout the year, hosting international visitors, participating in cultural exchanges, or becoming an official member. Memberships start at $25! They also have corporate memberships available starting at $750. There are many membership benefits such as registration discounts, networking opportunities, and calendar access.
TGA used to be located at the University of Tulsa but they have recently moved to Oklahoma State University- Tulsa campus in the Main Hall.