Community Connections: Strengthening Ties Across Borders
This evening was a powerful reminder of the impact of collaboration and the shared vision of building stronger, more connected communities.

This evening was a powerful reminder of the impact of collaboration and the shared vision of building stronger, more connected communities.
In a Denver Sister Cities Axum Committee event, Community Connections, Senaye Gebremichael, Co-Chair of the Denver Sister Cities Axum Committee, shared his experiences during her visit to Axum, Ethiopia. Denver and Axum have shared a sister city relationship since 1995, fostering cultural events, exchanges and humanitarian support. Senaye's...
This ambitious program aims to connect 500 cities in Africa with cities in the United States over the next five years. Ricki eloquently explained how the new partnerships are created and highlighted the numerous benefits of focusing on Africa, including fostering mutual understanding.
Award Recognizes Exceptional Humanitarian Projects in Axum, Ethiopia, and Cuernavaca, Mexico Washington, D.Cย โ Denver Sister Cities International is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Sister Cities International Innovation in Humanitarian Assistance for a Population greater than 300,001 award. This esteemed recognition honors Denver...
This accomplishment reflects the generosity and compassion of the Denver community. Every donation has played a role in this success, helping to save lives and improve the quality of life for many in Axum.
Denverโs vibrant art scene has a new addition that is as inspiring as it is meaningful: the "Let the Creators Create" mural at City of Axum Park. Designed by acclaimed artist Jack Price II and organized by Vincent Owens of Park Hill Financial District, this powerful piece...
In October 2025, one of Denver Sister Cities Internationalโs valued partners in Axum faced another devastating setback. A fire at Aksum University College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Comprehensive...