Education

One of the main charters of Iris Australia has always been about education. We seek to make sure that every child has an opportunity to learn as we believe that having an education can help lift whole communities out of poverty.

Iris Global has established schools in many places it goes and Iris Australia supports 2 of these great quality schools in both Pemba and Zimpeto. We have students from Grade 1 to Grade 12 and often go on to fund their university costs and further education.  We are able to help many students from extremely poor situations to receive a great education. 

Iris Australia helps with fees for University students - usually about $100 per month per student.We do not fund transport, materials etc - only monthly fees so we can help “more” students. All students have to work in order to pay other costs. Some are washing dishes, others are driving, doing admin etc.

A number of our students are now finishing University.  We have a  doctor, accountants, an economist, computer engineer, lawyer - all who were funded through Iris. Thanks - to those who donate. Helping others is usually a long haul -but dividends are worth it.