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November 19, 2012
 The Muskie program is pleased to announce the winner of the first Virtual Exchange Project (VEP) competition. The Virtual Exchange Project was designed by IREX to foster broader ties between communities in the U.S. and their counterparts in Muskie fellows’ home countries. Umut Kakeeva, an education fellow who studied at Alabama A&M University, won the outstanding project competition for her work using Skype to connect students and teachers in Kyrgyzstan with American guest speakers. |
November 16, 2012
 As a 12 year old boy, Vova grew up with a mother who suffered from severe anxiety and a father in prison. As the eldest child in his family, he lashed out in anger at his younger siblings and was mean and abusive towards his teachers at school. It was clear to those around him that Vova was on a destructive path. Despite this rough start, Vova is now mentor for other youth thanks to the social services he received through the Zhenskii Luch (Women’s Ray) Center. The Center, with support from the BOTA Social Service Program, provides an after school program for children aged 7-18 with behavioral issues, and/or absent parents. |
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November 15, 2012
 In a ceremony attended by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Douglas Griffiths, U.S. and Mozambican government officials and representatives of the media, IREX officially launched the Mozambique Media Strengthening Program in Maputo yesterday. The program supports the Mozambican media sector to provide high-quality information to citizens, improve accountability of the Government towards the electorate, and promote a free, open, diverse, and self-sustained media environment. |
November 14, 2012
 For international students coming to the U.S., the first few weeks are a time of change and upheaval—everything seems new, from how classes work to the food. With those changes come new hopes, goals, and survival strategies. In celebration of International Education Week, Larisa, A Muskie graduate fellow from Belarus, offers some reminders on how to make the most of your time as an international student in the U.S. |
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November 13, 2012
 Soccer is the most popular sport in many countries, and for the children in Tyr, Lebanon, that is no different. However, soccer fields are few and far between, and the rare and valuable playing space can only be reserved for a fee leaving the local youth few places to gather and play. Now they have a field of their own. With funding and support from the One Community program, the Cadmous Christian School and the Islamic Charity Organization gathered local Christian, Sunni and Shia children to build a soccer field on the grounds of the school. |
November 13, 2012
 IREX is pleased to announce the publication of its first interactive, online annual report for 2012. The report includes a video welcome message from IREX President W. Robert Pearson and highlights of IREX’s work helping over half a million people this year. |
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November 12, 2012
 After more than forty years of implementing international education programs, IREX has witnessed the deep, transformational effects of global exchange on individuals, communities, and nations. Thousands of students, professionals, teachers from around the world have experienced the U.S. through educational opportunities and returned home to improve their communities and strengthen ties between the U.S. and their countries. IREX celebrates International Education Week with great pleasure and congratulates the students and alumni who are working tirelessly to build bridges across cultures. |
November 8, 2012
 IREX is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward M. Fouhy as the new Chair of its Board of Directors as well as two new board members Susan King and Greg Rigdon. |
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November 8, 2012
 The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program - Pakistan team is pleased to announce the release of its latest issue of Notes from UnderGrad. |
November 5, 2012
 Recognizing the need for accurate and organized health information, Romanian librarian Ghiță Vlădoiu developed and launched the Biblio@Sănătate (Library@health) initiative, an online database that provides information about the best doctors in the county as well as national and international specialists. |
