International Institute of Rural Reconstruction

International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
AbbreviationIIRR
Formation1960; 64 years ago (1960)
FounderY.C. James Yen
Founded atSilang, Cavite, Philippines
TypeNGO
PurposeRural development
HeadquartersNew York City, USA
Location
President
Peter Williams
Websiteiirr.org

The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction, or IIRR, is an international non-governmental organization working in rural development. The mission of the organization is to "empower rural people to build resilient communities and attain socioeconomic equity through creative and community-led action."[1]

IIRR has held A-1 roster consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 1979.[2]

  1. ^ "Our Mission" IIRR
  2. ^ "United Nations Civil Society Participation – General". esango.un.org. Retrieved July 12, 2024.