Policies & Standards
Iris Global is unwaveringly committed to the safety and protection of children, vulnerable communities, and anyone serving in our ministry.
Iris Global has zero tolerance for incidents of abuse against children and other people in the communities we serve, either committed by our staff or others connected with our work.
We abhor any misuse of power, status, or trusted position for any sexual or other exploitive purposes. We endeavor to expose and root out opportunities for abuse in our prevention and training efforts. Continuous improvement of safeguarding efforts, which emphasizes prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse is an ongoing effort in order to achieve the highest standards of protection.
If you have any questions about our child protection policy, please contact us.
Grievance & Resolution
Iris Global is committed to nurturing a safe and healthy ministry culture. To that end, we strive to protect and defend anyone involved with our ministry. Our goal is to apply the Matthew 18 model as a first effort toward reconciliation whenever possible. However, if the circumstance is not and/or cannot be resolved under those steps, the scriptural basis for how we address any accusation of harm is three-tiered:
Restore gently (Gal. 6:1) — This applies when a person is found to be in sin; is responsive, repentant, and teachable; is not a danger to others; or the issue is moral or relational, not criminal.
Warn with measured distance (2 Thess. 3:14-15) — This applies when the person is found to be in persistent sin; they resist correction; they are not yet defiant; or there is still relational access, but concern is growing.
Separate for the sake of the community (1 Cor. 5:5) — This applies when the person is defiant and unrepentant; the behavior is ongoing and serious; the community is being endangered or corrupted; or if continued fellowship normalizes harm.
We take this Biblical responsibility seriously and want to be transparent in our efforts to evaluate and respond to criticism, concern, and confrontation. If you have a grievance you would like addressed by Iris Global’s leadership, please complete this form as a first step toward resolution. And you may read our full policy & procedure for addressing submitted grievances here.
If your situation involves violence, threats, or abuse, or a minor is involved please contact local law enforcement immediately. Iris Global is committed to thoroughly cooperating with law enforcement in any investigation.
Political Neutrality
Iris Global is committed to providing compassionate care to the communities and individuals we serve. We purpose to remain steadfastly neutral in all aspects of our ministry. As an international organization working primarily in marginalized and disenfranchised communities, our effectiveness would be severely undermined if we were perceived to align with or be beholden to a political ideology or government faction. In all nations we serve we value a favorable reputation with local governments, but retain clear independence.
Media
Any media we share has been vetted to provide dignity and security to the communities and individuals represented. Our website, YouTube channel, social media sites, and other electronic and printed communications, include pictures, videos, and stories of our work we are comfortable sharing publicly. Beyond those outlets, all media is proprietary and unavailable to anyone outside our organization.