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Here at IRIS, we’ve been at work getting things prepared for our incoming YES students. But along the way, we also gained a new face
Here at IRIS, we’ve been at work getting things prepared for our incoming YES students. But along the way, we also gained a new face
For many, the definition of a ‘global citizen’ is unclear. Afterall, we are all citizens living on this globe. However, being a true global citizen
Though IRIS began in 1993, it didn’t begin officially connecting with communities in Africa until 2001. The year brought the start of two projects, one
[huge_it_gallery id=”18″] Father’s Day is a holiday celebrated across the world honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds. For Youth Exchange and Study students, host parent bonds
It can be difficult for people to consider opening their homes to strangers, especially when the stranger is from another country. However, not everyone fears
Ibrahim Ezekiel is the current president of the YES Alumni Association of Nigeria (YAAN). His efforts, alongside other alumni members, provided relief to over two
Where do you find your inspiration? What does it turn into? For two of our YES students, their inspiration comes from people and experiences in
IRIS thanks all of our host families past and present for giving our YES students the opportunity of a year abroad. Your generosity and kindness
Youth Exchange and Study (YES) alumni all across the globe continue efforts to improve their communities and their countries. From leading educational workshops to building
Our Youth Exchange and Study (YES) students are all uniquely talented. These traits are what make them stick out among the crowd and helped them
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