San Diego - Tema Sister City Society
A Cordial Invitation
San Diego – Tema Sister City Society is one of over two-thousand sister city connections throughout the world. We are one of over seventy-five sister cities in the United States twinned with Sub‐Sahara African cities providing person‐to‐person connections with the continent of Africa.
Membership is open to anyone who desires to maintain San Diego’s relationships with Tema Greater Accra, Ghana West African. We embrace Tema’s culture, and we are committed to providing resources to enhance Tema’scommunity and economy development through professional, educational, and cultural exchange programs, material, and monetary contributions.
Our Mission
To promote friendship and understanding between Tema, Ghana and San Diego, California
OUR PROGRAMS
Our programs build bridges between San Diego and Tema, Ghana—connecting students, educators, and professionals.
Our History
San Diego–Tema Sister City Society, founded in 1976, bridges San Diego with Ghana’s largest port city.
490
Years of
Friendship
750
+Programs
& Exchanges
10000
+Students
& Families reached
200
+Community
Projects Completed
A Message from Our President & Executive Director
Welcome to the San Diego–Tema Sister City Society.
TEMA GREATER ACCRA REGION
OUR SISTER CITY
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Why We Need You
Volunteers power our mission
We’re a small nonprofit with a big, binational mission. Volunteers make our exchanges, education programs, and events possible—stretching every donation further and turning ideas into impact in Tema and San Diego.
Where your help matters most
Share your skills in student programs (360Global Ambassadors, Traveling Trunk), event & delegation support (including the 2025 Symposium), translation/mentoring, media & communications, sponsor outreach, and light admin/logistics.
Flexible roles, training included
Whether you have one afternoon a month or a season to give, we’ll match you with clear tasks, provide orientation and materials, and pair you with a lead so you’re supported from day one—remote or in person.
Impact you can see
Your time becomes real outcomes: classrooms served, delegates hosted, partnerships formed, and resources delivered. We’ll share results, celebrate milestones, and provide service letters when needed.