Central Mission of the Organization:

To promote respect and mutual understanding between the peoples of Iowa and the world. To provide Iowans with a way of acheiving greater understanding of world cultures and obtaining information on issues of international concern.

History of the Organization:

Founded in 1938. Non-profit, non-partisan.

International Issues and Focus:

International cultural and professional exchanges. International education.

Events and Programs Sponsored:

Annual Cultural Festival.
International Visitors Program.
People to People.
Translation services.
Youth programs.

Membership:

Individual and corporate memberships. There is a fee.