About Us

Mission Statement
To strengthen partnerships and communication between Georgia and Brazil by collaborating with organizations and funding programs that promote culture and education.

The Sister Cities Program was launched in 1956 by President Eisenhower to further international understanding and friendship at all levels of the community on a continuing long term basis. Since its inception four decades ago, the Sister Cities Program has grown into the world’s largest international organization. In theme with Sister Cities International’s slogan, "Peace Through People", the City of Atlanta currently has forged sister city relationships with 18 cities.

The spirit of the Sister Cities Program is expressed in the purpose of the Atlanta – Rio de Janeiro Sister City Committee: to facilitate increased contact and exchanges between the cities of Atlanta, Georgia and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This aim is based on a belief that greater interaction between the two cities will build on feelings of mutual goodwill.

Atlanta Rio de Janeiro Sister Cities Foundation
4060 Peachtree Road Suite D, Concourse 193
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 219.4380
(404) 506.9803

Franklin McGruder, President
Franklin McGruder is a well respected and accomplished advertising and marketing executive whose Atlanta, GA based company is at the forefront of entertainment and new media in the World. A self-made entrepreneur, he’s served as President and CEO of Ma360 Media, Inc. since its inception in 1993 and his leadership has successfully guided the company to new heights while positioning the organization well in front of its competitors due its innovative business direction and forward looking technological strategies.

Mr. McGruder has an innate ability to develop cutting edge campaigns for his clients and his firm has earned a distinguished track record for generating wide reaching media buzz for new projects that utilize the latest promotional techniques. In addition, he is Founder and CEO of Buicon Inc., a general contracting firm based in Atlanta, GA that specializes in construction management and is centered upon community redevelopment.
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Representante no Brasil/ Office in Brazil
Marco Fonseca (Vice-Presidente da ARJSCF)
Marco Fonseca is a brazilian sociologist, former CAU – Rio's City Urban Center Director and Rio de Janeiro State Human Rights and Social Welfare Ombudsman.

Tel/fax: (061) 9143-0346
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