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“Tech Age Girls” Inspires Leadership in Uzbekistan's Young Women July 5, 2005 The IREX School Connectivity for Uzbekistan program launched “Tech Age Girls” to develop future women leaders in the field of technology.	Contemporary Issues Alumni and Think Tank Experts Assemble in Kyiv July 5, 2005 On Saturday, June 18, nearly 90 Contemporary Issues (CI) Program alumni from throughout Eurasia came together in Kyiv for an alumni reunion and conference devoted to "The Role of Modern Think Tanks in the Development of Civil Society."
Perserverance and Participation Pay Off at Alecu Russo Lyceum July 1, 2005 by Natalia Cernat The outdoor restroom of the Alecu Russo lyceum in Orhei is 100 meters from the school and is shared by pedestrians from the town market and stadium.	World Bank-funded Project Trains Armenian Teachers in Computer Skills June 30, 2005 On May 25, IREX staff completed basic computer trainings for the last of five groups of high school teachers in the Vayots Dzor region of Armenia, as part of the Armenia Education Quality and Relevance project.
International Media Conference in Morocco Promotes Free and Professional Media May 24, 2005 A producer from the Aljazeera Arabic news satellite channel debates with a young Afghan journalist about reporting in conflict environments.	Uzbekistani Students Meet with American Soldiers May 18, 2005 On April 22, Uzbekistani students and teachers participating in School Connectivity for Uzbekistan had a unique opportunity to meet and interact with American soldiers based in the Karshi region.
IREX Hosts Events in the Support of UNESCO Education for All Week April 25, 2005 by Amy Hirschauer IREX celebrates and supports UNESCO's Education for All Week, April 24-30 2005. IREX will host a series of forums this week on basic education accessibility and equality across Armenia and Central Asia.	IREX Keeps Citizens Connected during Kyrgyzstan's Revolution April 25, 2005 Throughout the events leading up to, and even in the midst of Kyrgyzstan's recent revolution, IREX, through its Internet Access and Training Program (IATP), played a crucial role in strengthening communication among the Kyrgyzstani populace by holding online nationwide discussions and by providing access to reliable media outlets.
Jurabi Make Cents March 24, 2005 In an attempt to address the enormous problem of unemployment in the Khorog and Shugnan regions of Tajikistan, the nongovernmental organization (NGO) Chamanoro developed and implemented a project to teach impoverished women to produce national handicrafts.	Ambassador Hoagland Discusses US Foreign Policy Online with Tajikistan Journalists March 22, 2005 by Aimee Hutton and Christine Fetzko Last month, US Ambassador to Tajikistan Richard Hoagland participated in a virtual press conference entitled, “US Foreign Policy during the Second Bush Administration,” organized by IREX through the Internet Access and Training Program (IATP).