Iowa Resource for International Service (IRIS) Email Format
International AffairsIowa, United States2-10 Employees
Iowa Resource for International Service (IRIS) is a nonprofit, non-religious organization based in Ames, Iowa, founded in 1993. Operating within international affairs, IRIS facilitates exchange by bringing students, journalists, businesspeople, educators, and government leaders from Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, and Asia to Iowa through several federal grant programs. Its work supports international understanding, diversity, and peace by creating opportunities for cross-cultural engagement and learning. The organization serves a global-facing mission from its midwestern location, positioning itself as a conduit for educational and professional exchange within the broader international affairs landscape.