IIRR
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States201-500 Employees
IIRR is a New York–based non-profit founded in 1960 that works to empower rural communities to shape their own development. Its programs span health, education, environment, food systems, and economic empowerment, delivered in more than 50 countries and directly affecting more than 44 million people. Based in New York, the organization operates as a rural-focused nonprofit that collaborates with partners to reach marginalized communities. It has participated in emergency response efforts, including collaborations with UNICEF and the British Government during the Ebola outbreak. A recent development is the launch of a project to develop emergency and disaster response services in Ethiopia, in partnership with the Polish Center for International Aid.