International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction, also known as IIRR is a non-profit organization that helps empower rural communities by making them self-sufficient. By offering programs across health, education, environment, and livelihood, its goal is to have rural communities take charge of their own success. The organization has delivered programs to more than 40 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America and directly impacted the lives of over 19 million people as of 2019.
| Abbreviation | IIRR |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1960 |
| Type | International non-governmental organization |
| Purpose | Rural Development, Self-help |
| Headquarters | Y.C. James Yen Center, Km. 39 Aguinaldo Highway, Silang, Cavite province |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | English |
President | Peter Williams |
Regional Director, Asia | Emily Monville-Oro |
Regional Director, Africa | Pamela Nyamutoka Katooro |
Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Website | http://www.iirr.org |
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