AFS Intercultural Programs, a 75 year-old non-profit organization, provides international student exchange programs for foreign exchange students coming to the USA and, also, American students going abroad. AFS-USA(https://www.afsusa.org/) is built and sustained by local Volunteers and Families who are supported by AFS-USA National Staff.AFS-KC brings families and students together to promote insight, mutual respect, and cultural understanding among people throughout the world.AFS opens doors to diverse, global experiences and relationships for our local families and communities. We ...


329 NW Rockhill Lane, Lee's Summit, MO

1020 North Second Street, Atchison, KS

Member since September 2019, Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City works to clear the path to a child's biggest possible future by matching them with a caring, adult mentor in a one-to-one friendship. "Bigs" help "Littles" ignite, empower and defend their potential by standing with them. Last year, 100% of the Senior Littles graduated high school, 83% reported improved self esteem and 71% reported improved grades since being matched.


1709 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO

Member Since January 2014, As the already massive demand for access to clean water continues to grow, so does the need to produce this clean water responsibly. Bio-Microbics has stepped into this role, delivering solutions in 80 different countries serving tens of thousands of people. Bio-Microbics has supported the IRC through events and programming as our two organizations express and educate on our shared concern for global issues, specifically those that are water related.


16002 West 110th Street, Lenexa, KS

Member Since December 2015 Burns & McDonnell is an employee-owned, full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm with a mission of client success. The company focuses on aviation, construction, water, and other services. They have received honors and awards for their projects around the country. Burns & McDonnell has supported the International Relations Council with Your Global Future and numerous other programs in the Kansas City area.


9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO

A ministry of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas dispenses love and hope to our neighbors in need throughout our 21 county service area. We offer a wide range of specialized programs and services that span from the beginning to life’s end. We help with immediate survival needs including food, clothing and shelter. More than that, we educate, give guidance and provide resources that will result in long-term change. All services provided are based on need — not religion, race or nationality.


9720 W 87th Street, Overland Park, KS

Member Since October 2017, Through its commitment to charity and community, Children's Mercy Hospital has been a driving force to improve health conditions for those in the Greater Kansas City area. In 2012, Children's Mercy provided over 120 million dollars of uncompensated care, demonstrating their support for the city. Children's Mercy Hospital has collaborated with the International Relations Council on numerous occasions to provide programming around numerous topics, namely health issues.


2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO

Member Since October 2013,  The CGSC Foundation promotes the development of military leaders of character and competence for ethical service to the nation


100 Stimson Avenue, Suite 1149, Ft. Leavenworth, KS

Member Since April 1996,  Commerce Bank has been a longstanding member of the Kansas City Community and the International Relations Council as well. With over 20 years of membership with the IRC, Commerce Bank and the IRC have collaborated on numerous events including Your Global Future as well as providing sponsorship for numerous others over the course of their membership.


1000 Walnut Street, Mail Stop KCCMG, Kansas City, MO

Member Since January 2021, Donnelly College is an affordable and accessible Catholic college based in Kansas City, Kansas. We offer bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and nursing programs to the most diverse student body in the Midwest. 


608 N. 18th Street, Kansas City, KS

Member since October 2017,  Since 1974, the Edgar Snow Memorial Foundation has fostered cross-cultural activities and exchanges that enrich the citizens of the United States and China.


800 East 51st St, Kansas City, MO

Member Since December 2019, Founded in 1920, The English-Speaking Union of the United States (ESU) is a non-profit, educational organization that employs the English language to foster global understanding and good will by providing educational and cultural opportunities for students, teachers and its members.The ESU strives to inspire common bonds—person-to-person, one conversation, one presentation, and one exchange at a time. The ESU carries out its work through a network of more than 60 branches in the U.S. and affiliates in the United Kingdom and 54 other countries, sponsoring a variety ...


4265 Clark Avenue, #215, Kansas City, MO

Member Since January 2018, The Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City was created in 1980 under the direction of Mayor Berkley, brother to the International Relations Council's founder Elliot Berkley, as a vehicle to encourage a better understanding ethnic identity by promoting the preservation of ethnic culture, language, customs, music and folk dance. Its most well known event, the Ethnic Enrichment Festival, is held the third full weekend of August in Swope Park. This event provides our community with the opportunity to share food, music, dance, crafts and culture with each other. ...


4600 E. 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO

1200 Main St, Kansas City, MO

Member Since May 2021, "38 of education and advocacy with a focus on education, equity, children's human rights and non-discrimination against women, environmental sustainability, non-violence and peace building." MISSIONCultivating global citizenship in the greater Kansas City community through multicultural education.VISIONAn inclusive community of Diversity, Ecology, Equity, and Peace strengthened by education.VALUESEducation provides the sensitivity and understanding that humankind shares the same destiny regardless of nationality, race, religion, or ethnic background.People have the ...


31 W 31st Street, Kansas City, MO