Through three testimonies, we spotlight members of The Iris Project community and their tireless efforts to save the elements their communities, and any living being, can’t survive without.

Be it in the mountains of Mongolia or the islets in the Philippines, our struggles are all but the same.

The data is clear, the solutions exist, and the practitioners are ready. The question is whether philanthropy is ready to restructure systems to match the scale and urgency these movements require.

Project Lawud shares their journey of dugong conservation, youth empowerment, and capacity building in effort to protect Sarangani Bay and the life it sustains.

Confidence grows when young leaders understand how funding works, know what questions to ask, and feel equipped to navigate systems that weren’t designed with them in mind.

Celebrating Francisco and Shreya, two advisors who have significantly contributed to our mission by mentoring young leaders and shaping our strategy over the past two years.

An interview with Jabel, winner of the Seed Prize 2024

An interview with Aruna, winner of the Stem Prize 2024

An interview with Gustavo, winner of the Iris Prize 2024