Becca’s Time at the YES Civic Education Workshop
From February 22-28, 2020 almost 100 YES students participated in the first YES Civic Education Workshop of 2020 in Washington, DC. Six...
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IRIS brings students, journalists, business people, educators, and government leaders to Iowa from throughout the world. IRIS is a nonprofit, non-religious organization founded in 1993. Our mission is to promote international understanding, development, and peace by connecting Iowa to the world.
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IRIS brings students, journalists, business people, educators, and government leaders to Iowa from throughout the world. IRIS is a nonprofit, non-religious organization founded in 1993. Our mission is to promote international understanding, development, and peace by connecting Iowa to the world.
1993
IRIS was founded in 1993 by Iowa’s former Lt. Gov. Robert Anderson.
2006
National Award for Outstanding Achievement in Citizen Diplomacy, from the U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy
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IRIS has brought more than 2,700 international visitors from 58 countries to Iowa for various programs.
IRIS has hosted youth and adults from more than 55 different countries around the globe
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