SALUDA SISTER CITY
Student Ambassador Program
Each summer a student journeys "across the pond” to spend time in their Sister city. SALUDA hosted Benedetta in 2017 and Nora & Marta in 2024. Carunchio hosted Claire in 2023 and Ariana & Zetta in 2025. Moving forward Saluda will host in even years and Carunchio will host in odd years.
In Saluda, students are housed with families in the town and go on excursions to explore the beautiful mountain environment. Travelers to Carunchio spend a week in the Palazzo Tour D’Eau with its cooking school and Abruzzo touring and an additional week the truffle hunter’s family and/or the Mayor's family.
Opportunities for Students
Saluda Sister City in conjunction with Sister City International is beneficial for students by providing them with unique opportunities to experience another culture through educational exchanges, often including travel to their sister city, which can foster cross-cultural understanding, develop leadership skills, and potentially spark an interest in international affairs, all while acting as a first exposure to global engagement. This is what we have going on now:
YOUNG ARTISTS AND AUTHORS SHOWCASE
YAAS 2026
Every year Sister City I
nternational sponsors a contest for young people around the world.
The 2026 YAAS theme is:
Voices of Today, Visions of Tomorrow
Youth aged 12–18 are invited to submit an original work of art, writing, music, poetry, and photography.
Celebrate the power of friendship, foster peace and collaboration across borders while competing for
cash prizes of up to $1,000.
Deadline is 4/1/2026
More information can be found here.
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Youth Ambassador Program
Travel & Host Opportunities
Youth Leadership
Be the change...
Saluda Sister City sponsors a summer exchange program for one or two young adults. In even years, Saluda hosts ambassadors from the Carunchio area. In odd years, SSC sends ambassadors to Carunchio.
The opportunity is open to young adults aged 17 - 22 years.
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Want to host in the summer of 2026?
Send us an email.
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​Stay tuned for the
2027 Student Ambassador
Application
An unforgettable journey awaits! Saluda Sister City is thrilled to select one or two students to represent Saluda as the 2027 Student Ambassadors to Carunchio, Italy. 🇮🇹
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The Sister Cities International Youth Leadership Summit
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Sister City International's Our annual Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) engages the next generation of leaders ages 14-18 and introduces them to the world of international affairs while completing simulations and service projects with like-minded peers.
Applications are due 2/1/2026
More information can be found here.