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Although IREX began its work in the Soviet Union more than 40 years ago, today we implement a wide portfolio of programs in 41 countries in Africa. More than 20% of our program budget goes to...

Posted on May 11, 2012 - in Civil Society Strengthening, Media Development
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Observing World Press Freedom Day in Liberia

Using the global World Press Freedom Day theme, New Voices: Media Freedom Helping to Transform Societies 115 participants from Liberia, Sierra...

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Teacher Appreciation Day: Profile of a Dedicated Teacher Committed to Global Edu

“Global Education is important because it’s required to help students find meaningful learning that will fit the changing context of a globalized world. It will prepare them for a future we...

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World Press Freedom Day Fellows Announced

Forty-five front-line journalists and activists whose work is advancing media freedom in their countries will now have the opportunity to attend the commemoration in Tunis, Tunisia on May, 3-5,...

Posted on April 27, 2012 - in Conflict Resolution, Youth
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Rwandan Man Fosters Reconciliation in his Community

When Raphael Nzabiyumva was just a boy, his family got caught up in the frenzy of the Rwandan genocide and destroyed a neighbors' property. Today, the young man is helping to forge reconciliation...

Students from Pakistan are some of many who come to the United States to learn

I am pleased to share with you an excerpt from the written testimony I recently submitted to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs in support of...

Posted on March 30, 2012 - in Basic Education Development, Education
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When 88 master educators from every region of the world came together last week at a four-day workshop in Washington, D.C., they shared more than the teaching methodologies they had cultivated...

Posted on March 29, 2012 - in Gender
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Women of IREX

We hope you enjoyed the series of stories, blogs and twitter conversations surrounding International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month and the themes of inspiring futures, educating and...

Posted on March 16, 2012 - in Youth
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IREX and the International Youth Foundation (IYF) are pleased to invite you to the first Youth in Development Work Group event for the 2011-2012 season.The brown bag lunch event will take place on...