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There is much truth to the notion that genuine, effective development solutions come from within developing countries. The proof is evident in the 58 leaders from 28 countries of this year’s...

Posted on July 30, 2012 - in Basic Education Development, Education, Youth
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Students learn to build a culture of peace in Colombia.

In a school where fighting, bullying, theft and absenteeism were the everyday norm, one teacher had the vision to help change the status quo. Guillermo Lopez Ossa knew he could empower the 650...

Posted on July 18, 2012 - in Center for Collaborative Technology
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Children Use Computers

IREX is very pleased to announce the launch of its new Center for Collaborative Technologies (CCT) to better serve our beneficiaries by enhancing our existing skill set in our seven...

Posted on June 26, 2012 - Amy Ahearn in Basic Education Development, Education
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Unlikely allies, Hudak Hendrix and Jose Douglas Martinez share a passion for globalizing education to broaden the horizons of students and educators in El Salvador and the U.S. In 2010, Hendrix,...

Posted on May 15, 2012 - in Civil Society Strengthening
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Combating Homophobia in Bolivia

Luis Melgarejo is a passionate and dedicated human rights activist. A Community Solutions leader from Bolivia, Melgarejo channels his...

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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 22, 2012 - in Civil Society Strengthening, Education
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During her visit to the United States, Essie volunteered at the Center for Hard

As the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) nears, an issue looms large in the minds of many: whether countries, communities, and world leaders have the political will to...

Posted on April 19, 2012 - Amy Ahearn in Basic Education Development, Education
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Much environmental research starts with a problem, such as species extinction, global warming, or erosion. In honor of Earth Day, IREX is pleased share a story of two physics teachers from India...

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...