The Los Angeles Beirut Sister City Organization was established to create a bridge of understanding and friendship between the residents of these two great cities and to foster cultural, social and business exchange.

We reach out to all who wish to foster goodwill between the two cities to contribute to our goals.

View a Presentation here about LA Beirut
Activities Since Our Inception

Since our founding we have accomplished the following:

• Contributions to our organization facilitated the delivery of a 40 foot container to Beirut with valuable medical supplies and equipment for the free clinics in Beirut. The LA Fire Department contributed critically needed life and safety gear to the Beirut Fire Dept.
• Participated in the Los Angeles Sister City Cultural Event at The Grove with a debke folk dancing troupe.
• Unveiled the Beirut sign at 1st and Main streets in downtown L.A.
• Participated in the Hollywood Santa Parade.
• Hosted the Lebanese Notre Dame University Choir.

Our future plans:

• The procurement of two surplus ambulances to be shipped to Beirut by June 2009.
• Training in Beirut by experts from the Los Angeles Fire Department on how to fight fires in high-rise building, emergency preparedness and auditing the training course.

About "Sister Cities":

The American "Sister Cities" program was established in 1956 by President Dwight Eisenhower. Since 1967 it has been administered by Sister Cities International (SCI), which is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network creating and strengthening partnerships between U.S. and international communities.

Sisterly ties were officially established on June 30th, 2006 during a signing ceremony between members of the Los Angeles City Council, the Mayor of Beirut, and the VP of the Beirut City Council.

How You Can Help:

Volunteer
We are always looking for volunteers to help us organize and participate in our many projects.

Donate
We need your support to continue our success. Visit our website for information on how to donate.

Support
A strategic planning session is held every year. Visit our website for additional information.