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World Disability Day: Considering Disability in Development December 2, 2011 by Rehema Namarome Although nobody expects to become disabled, it can happen any day, without warning. Disability affects nearly everybody at some point in their lives. The prevalence of disability in the world grew from 10% of the population in the 1970s to 15% in 2011. The current world population of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) is estimated at over one billion people, with higher prevalence rates in less developed countries (World Report on Disability, 2011). However, PWDs have remained invisible in most development programs, even though addressing disability issues from a development perspective can provide many social and economic benefits. Disability is thus a cross-cutting issue in all community development programs and should be given special consideration if we are to succeed in our work.	World AIDS Day 2011: Views from Africa and Eurasia December 1, 2011 HIV/AIDS is a global pandemic that brings with it local challenges as well as local solutions. In observation of World AIDS Day, IREX is pleased to share some insights into the complex issues that surround the disease across the globe by giving voice to some of those individuals working in this field.
IREX Seeking Interviewers for 2012 Community Solutions Program Selection Process November 19, 2011 The deadline is December 2, 2011.	Healing the Wounds of War in Northern Uganda November 9, 2011 IREX’s Conflict Community of Practice Presents: Healing the Wounds of War in Northern Uganda \| Monday, November 14, 2011 \|12:00 - 1:30 pm \| Brown Bag Lunch
Mutual Understanding, Mutual Benefits in Peacebuilding October 19, 2011 by Michelle Weisse Since August, Reynold Samuel from Trinidad, Ashis Himali from Nepal, and Martin Mwanga from Uganda have been working in Boston at Peace First, a nonprofit organization that teaches young students critical conflict resolution and civic engagement skills through peace games and curricula. All three men are Community Solutions Leaders, contributing innovations to and learning from Peace First as they build conflict resolution capacity in Boston youth during their four-month fellowships.	Leaders from 21 Countries Train in US to Improve Local Communities August 25, 2011 Sixty-four motivated community leaders from 21 countries arrived in the US recently to kick off the 2011 Community Solutions Program. Community Solutions is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders striving for change in their communities.
American Teachers Bring the World to the Classroom August 16, 2011 One hundred American high school teachers from across the country are internationalizing their fall lesson plans after returning from global professional development visits worldwide.	Good Development Starts with Good Listening July 22, 2011 by Susie Armitage While regional expertise will always be key to implementing successful, sensitive programming, I believe good development starts with good listening — which is something dynamic organizations like IREX can do anywhere in the world.
Learning to Read in 40 Languages: Literacy Challenges in Uganda July 15, 2011 by Katherine Begley Two-dozen children welcome me into the school's library - a rare space in most Ugandan primary schools. But this is no ordinary school, and their headmistress, Olivia Muhumza, no ordinary individual.	2011 ILEP Fellows Arrive in US January 13, 2011 by Sarah Dye Last week, 74 teachers from 15 countries around world gathered in Washington DC for the International Leaders in Education Program.