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HOST A YES STUDENT THROUGH IRIS!

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Volunteer

Enlist or check out our Volunteer programs

Volunteer

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Events

Take a look at our coming up Events

Peace Day

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Programs

Learn more about what programs we have.

Programs

It's Iowa Nice!

Strengthening Iowa’s Communities

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 2,900 international visitors from 58 countries to Iowa for various programs.

IRIS has hosted youth and adults from more than 58 different countries around the globe

Our Partners

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