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IREX Photo Contest Judges

We are excited to announce the judges for the Make a Better World Photo Contest. The panel consists of experts in the fields of photojournalism, communications and international...

Posted on March 14, 2012 - in Center for Collaborative Technology
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Beyond Access

A new report published by Beyond Access shows how libraries are helping countries reach the...

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In honor of Women’s History Month 2012, “Women’s Education, Women’s Empowerment,” IREX is pleased to share the story of one teacher in Senegal educating and empowering thousands of girls and their...

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Sulaimanova is one of 64 international leaders who contributed their skills and expertise to U.S. domestic organizations through the Community Solutions Program (CSP), bringing substantive,...

Ricky Anywar former child soldier of the Lord's Resistance Army Responds to Kony

Ricky Anywar, a former child soldier and a Community Solutions Program leader responds to the Kony 2012 video now circulating the web. He...

Posted on March 2, 2012 - in Gender
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Kazakh women

As March is Women’s History Month and as International Women’s Day is March 8, it’s a busy and exciting time for organizations and individuals who work year-round for gender equality.

IREX's Make a Better World Photo Contest

IREX is pleased to announce the launch of our first ever public, professionally juried photo contest! The contest seeks for photographs of individuals and scenes representing the IREX tagline, “...

Posted on February 28, 2012 - in Civil Society Strengthening, Youth
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Eddie Jarwolo works to increase accountability in Liberian government.
After witnessing "The Bus Project" in Oregon, a Liberian returned home to increase youth political participation and government accountability.
Reporters in Liberia help cover recent national elections.

Liberia has witnessed robust growth in the media sector in recent years, but without a background in business, media managers are struggling to keep their enterprises in operation.

Tech Age Teens is funded by a private donor.

As today is International Corporate Philanthropy Day, we salute private-sector partnerships that seek to make a better world. IREX's work is supported by a mix of funding from government agencies...