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The Triumphant Return of Radio Gee in Liberia July 27, 2012 by Bill Burke It was a festive atmosphere in late May 2012 as about two hundred people marched down the dusty streets of Fish Town, River Gee County, Liberia carrying placards that extolled the value of teamwork and the traditional African concept of communalism. It was a day of pomp and pageantry, punctuated by celebratory songs, congratulatory messages, and above all, pride in what had been accomplished. The occasion: the official dedication and reopening of Radio Gee, the community radio station in this remote Southeastern Liberian town. And the residents here had good reason to be celebratory. In every respect their station had been brought back from the brink of collapse.	Liberia's Bus Project Picks Up Speed June 12, 2012 The Bus has officially arrived in Liberia, and it's going to need more seats. What started out in February as a small voter-registration initiative with 20 volunteers has exploded into a network now approaching 300.
Making A Better World In Africa May 24, 2012 Although IREX began its work in the Soviet Union more than 40 years ago, today we implement a wide portfolio of programs in 41 countries in Africa. More than 20% of our program budget goes to African civil society actors, journalists, teachers, youth, and community leaders. Our programs draw on local expertise, NGOs and staff to deliver sustainable solutions well-suited for the African context. In honor of Africa Day, and the in spirit of unity and diversity it commemorates, we are pleased to share our new factsheet on IREX in Africa and some snapshots and thoughts from recent IREX visits to Africa.	Observing World Press Freedom Day in Liberia May 11, 2012 Using the global World Press Freedom Day theme, New Voices: Media Freedom Helping to Transform Societies 115 participants from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast came together to assess the level of press freedom in the region and discuss the important role of the media in the reconstruction process in each of the three countries.
Liberian Bus Project Aims to Drive Votes, Change and Leaders February 28, 2012 After witnessing "The Bus Project" in Oregon, a Liberian returned home to increase youth political participation and government accountability.	Business Savvy Key to Sustainable Media Development in Liberia February 28, 2012 by Bill Burke 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.
Strengthening Gender Sensitive Reporting November 29, 2011 Working in a cramped room with two desks and a few computers, Samuka Konneh leads a small team as news editor for the Public Agenda newspaper in Liberia’s capital, Monrovia. Although he has been in this post for four years, Samuka says the last 12 months brought profound changes in how he approaches his work and life. Not only has he committed to reporting sensitively on issues affecting women, he encourages his colleagues to do the same. The changes also have helped him to redefine his relationships with those closest to him.	IREX Seeking Interviewers for 2012 Community Solutions Program Selection Process November 19, 2011 The deadline is December 2, 2011.
IREX Releases 2011 Annual Report November 14, 2011 Our work today reaches and helps more people than ever before in our history. These stories highlight just a handful of the 300,000 people IREX has helped this year.	Reflections of a Voter November 6, 2011 by Bill Burke Reflections of a Voter in Liberia's presidential elections October 2011