Iowa Resource for
International Service

...connecting Iowa to communities worldwide

 
 

IRIS is a nonprofit, non-religious organization founded in 1993.  Its mission is to promote international understanding, development and peace.

Through several grant programs, IRIS brings students, journalists, business people, educators and government leaders to Iowa from Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and Asia.

 

Partnering to strengthen Iowa’s communities.

Upcoming Events

  1. •July 17: Science Center of Iowa Cultural Celebration: Visual Arts
    [more info]

  2. •August 7: Science Center of Iowa Cultural Celebration: Food, Agriculture & Industry
    [more info]


Feel free to e-mail IRIS for more info on any of these upcoming events!

Support IRIS! We need your help! We campaigning 
to raise $30,000 to support existing initiatives and to develop new projects 
in 2010 and beyond. Click here to contribute online! http://www.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=42-1394408shapeimage_3_link_0

Iowa Resource for International Service ● 600 5th St., Suite 301, Ames, IA 50010

info@iris-center.org ● phone: 515-292-7103 ● fax: 515-292-7105

IRIS is a nonprofit, non-religious 501(c)3 organization.

IRIS News Highlights

from our blog and news page

YES 7 Alumni Project Winners

Read about the five winning projects that our students will undertake to improve their home communities!