Promoting peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation one community at a time. That’s part of the mission of Sister Cities International. The program was created by President Dwight D. Eisenhower back in 1956. He envisioned a relationship between different cities around the world – a way for different cultures to celebrate and appreciate their differences while also building partnerships that could lead to everything from development projects to educational exchanges. Rochester has 12 sister cities around the globe. How relevant are these relationships today? And how do they benefit the Rochester community?