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March 14, 2013
 The Tech Age Girls are bringing together their problem-solving skills with the power of technology to address issues relevant to them and their peers. In Bac Giang, Vietnam, Ngan is teaching her school’s journalism club how to use digital storytelling tools to better report news relevant to her fellow students. |
March 11, 2013
 Whether the villagers want to prepare for an exam, learn more about childcare, health issues, farming or just to knit a sweater, all this and more is available when they sit down at the Internet kiosk in Fatalikand’s post office. They have free access to Internet thanks to IREX Azerbaijan’s Electronic Village project. They are using a purpose-built computer kiosk installed at the local post office last October. The manager of the post office is trained to help visitors browse the Internet and encourage them to explore the world online. |
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March 1, 2013
 Between International Women’s Day on the 8th and March being Women’s History Month, this is a time for IREX to reaffirm our ongoing commitment to gender equality and to examine how we and our partners around the world are advancing “The Gender Agenda.” |
February 25, 2013
 I just participated, via Skype, in the Starobelsk Library's grand celebration of getting computers from the Bibliomist project. It was wonderful to see the library filled with friends and people from the community. A special day. |
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February 24, 2013
 On International Corporate Philanthropy Day, we at IREX salute our corporate partners by recognizing the important roles that businesses can play in making a better world. Whether through fully funded programs, innovative public-private partnerships, direct technical assistance, or a combination of all three, corporate support is a vital complement to our mix of foundation and government funding. |
February 14, 2013
 A Conversation with Sergio Fajardo, Governor of Antioquia, Colombia
Beyond Access Event
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 1:30 pm
IREX
2121 K Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20037
Register to attend. |
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February 12, 2013
 An innovative partnership between IREX and Visa Europe has resulted in more than 2,300 Romanians trained in the fundamentals of financial literacy in just a few short months. By learning about personal budgeting, savings, managing credit and debit, and other topics, the participants are now able to make more informed choices about their futures. |
February 7, 2013
 IREX is implementing a new project in Namibia to support public access to information and increase economic growth. This project is a partnership with the Namibia Library and Archives Service and is funded by the Millennium Challenge Account Namibia through its Compact with the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation. |
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February 6, 2013
 Interested in hosting one of the world's best and brightest global community leaders? Community Solutions is now accepting Host Interest Forms from U.S. organizations through the end of April. |
February 5, 2013
 Who are some of the leading African male gender experts? Who is developing sustainable energy in Bangladesh? How can I get in touch with conflict resolution practitioners in the Middle East? IREX’s new web feature answers those questions and more. It’s a searchable, digital repository of every participant in the Community Solutions Program. |
