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Contact Theory for Youth August 5, 2011 by Shannon Bruder As the youth population continues to grow in countries throughout the developing world, I have been thinking about what role this burgeoning group will play in conflict and post-conflict environments. It is an oft-cited truism that peace must begin with the youth because they are more open-minded than the older generation, have tremendous energy and enthusiasm, and represent the future of their countries.	Perspective from Rwanda, Liberia, Romania, and Ukraine April 28, 2011 by W. Robert Pearson I just came home from Rwanda, Liberia, Romania and Ukraine. What do these countries have in common you ask and why is IREX focusing on them right now? Each one of these countries is in transition from a difficult past to a hoped-for brighter future. Each one of these countries is in a better position now than in over a generation to make genuine progress toward the goals they’ve set for themselves. Each has its own unique set of challenges, naturally.
Civil Society and Private Sector Conserving Rwandan National Parks January 12, 2011 Rwandan civil society organizations are attracting private sector interest and investment to protect the environment through the IREX implemented Rwanda Civil Society Strengthening Program.	Sowing the Seeds for New Youth Perspectives in Rwanda December 8, 2010 by Eugene Gatari Eugene Gatari, of IREX Rwanda, meets a youth leader striving to change attitudes and confidence among his peers.
Overcoming Conflict in Rwanda November 17, 2010 by Shannon Bruder Rwanda figured prominently in my graduate school courses on conflict and development, so I was eager to see for myself the country I had read and written so much about.	The Role of the Individual in Conflict: Views from Lebanon, Rwanda, and Liberia November 11, 2010 by Katie Sheketoff The past few weeks have seen an upsurge of events at IREX examining conflict from the perspective of youth engagement, conflict prevention, and women's involvement.
Forty Rwandan Civil Society Organizations to Receive Grants November 11, 2010 These 40 organizations will receive an initial grant for operational capacity support, as well as training on important topics, including strategic planning, management, and financial and administrative support.	Event: Building Peace in Rwanda, Thurs, Oct 28 at 10:30am October 22, 2010 Eugene Gatari will discuss the causes of the conflict in Rwanda and examine different strategies and initiatives designed to address these causes
Conflict Mitigation Specialist Shannon Bruder Speaks about New IREX Program in Rwanda October 19, 2010 This month, IREX is beginning the USAID/IREX Youth for Change: Building Peace in Rwandan Communities (Y4C) project. I met with Shannon Bruder, who will be managing the project, to get more information about the project’s goals and the current situation in Rwanda.	The Meaning of Conflict Resolution Programming in Rwanda August 23, 2010 I’m writing this week from Rwanda, where I’m working on our Civil Society Strengthening Project.