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Posted on January 19, 2011 - in Conflict Resolution, Youth
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When Umeda Shokirova came to watch a performance by a USAID Youth Theater for Peace troupe, she expected to stay in her seat – not make an impromptu acting debut for an audience of more...

Zhanara (left) showing political party representatives how to use Windows Movie

Zhanara is from Kant, and is currently a freshman at the National University of Kyrgyzstan, pursuing a degree in Economics. Before TAG, Zhanara used the internet rarely. Now she uses it every...

Posted on January 14, 2011 - in Center for Collaborative Technology, Youth
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Gulirano Saidova

Despite the challenges presented to her, Gulirano Saidova, a 16-year-old from a small village on the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border, is determined to further her education and improve the lives of others...

Posted on December 23, 2010 - in International Education, Education
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Muskie 2007 alumnus Tolkunbek Abdygulov

Muskie 2007 alumnus Tolkunbek Abdygulov was recently promoted to the position of State Secretary (First Deputy Minister) at the Ministry of Economic Regulations in Kyrgyzstan.

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TEA Alumni Meet the Needs of Special Needs Students

After witnessing the resources and services available to special needs students in the US, three alumni of the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) have developed initiatives to...

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Global UGRAD Fellows at Augustana College visit with the Mayor of Sioux Falls

Participants of the Global UGRAD in Eurasia and Central Asia program get involved in events in their host communities.

Posted on December 3, 2010 - in Conflict Resolution
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Youth Theater for Peace

When 14-year-old Gulnara moved from Osh in southern Kyrgyzstan to Tokmok, a small city near the capital of Bishkek, regional divisions made it difficult for her to integrate.

Tech Age Girls Participant

Sofia Zhadan was a shy 9th grader from a rural village in Ukraine when she was selected to participate in IREX’s Tech Age Girls program. Training she received in leadership, community...

Trust Game- Youth Theater for Peace

It sounds counter-intuitive, even cruel, but when the participants leave in tears, I know our program is working.

2010 IREX Annual Report

IREX’s 2010 annual report is here! In it we feature stories about just a few of the partners and participants who inspire us, such as: