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Kyiv-area Librarians Embrace New Skills at National Training Center Pilot Course November 30, 2009 In time for the launch of the national program, the Bibliomist-equipped National Training Center (NTC) for librarians opened its doors in September.	Mobilized Lebanese Youth Appeal for Greater International Funding October 16, 2009 Youth-led, homegrown projects are making changes throughout Lebanon. They are increasing the transparency of local government hospitals and municipalities, tackling corruption at the Lebanese University, and reducing bribery in public institutions. Although many of these successes were made possible with international assistance, youth campaign ideas have thus far outpaced the ability to secure funding.
Over 1,000 Ukrainian Libraries to Receive Computers & Training October 8, 2009 The Bibliomist project, officially launched on Wednesday, September 30, will dramatically increase free public access to the internet and aims to foster the development of a modern library system in Ukraine.	Fairy Tale School Provides a Safe Place for Kids in Novosibirsk September 28, 2009 Over 120,000 children are estimated to be abandoned or orphaned each year in Russia. Yet even those living with their birth parents do not always receive the parental care that every child deserves–children such as Masha, Yulia, and Lena.*
IREX-Sponsored Coalition Unites Youth, Community Leaders across Lebanon July 13, 2009 Lebanese citizens are fed up with the level of corruption in their country. According to Transparency International’s 2008 Corruptions Perceptions Index, the country is rated 102 out of 180. The strongest advocates for transparency and anti-corruption measures are often youth, who, when unified, can share strategies and take a comprehensive approach to addressing national issues.	Anti-Trafficking, Anti-Violence Message Spreads throughout Russian Far East July 5, 2009 Closer to the Pacific Ocean than the Volga River, the Russian Far East is home to astounding natural beauty, but local unemployment and the region’s proximity to international borders put job-seekers at risk for human trafficking. Determined to raise awareness of the issue, UGRAD alumnus Ivan Pechorin organized a series of training workshops for over 75 university students and faculty in the Russian Far East.
Community Development, Technology, and Libraries: Why the Modern Library is a Catalyst for Change June 11, 2009 The important yet often overlooked role of libraries as vehicles for community development initiatives anchored the latest forum in IREX’s Technology Serving Civil Society Speakers Series, held on June 11 at the West End Library in Washington, DC.	Muskie Fellow’s Project Gives Incarcerated Youth a Second Chance April 24, 2009 Youth who are incarcerated are more likely to be incarcerated as adults.*
Ukrainian Media Partners Raise Awareness, Reduce Stigma Surrounding HIV/AIDS April 23, 2009 In recent years, Ukraine has seen the most severe HIV/AIDS epidemic in Europe and Eurasia, with an estimated 440,000 Ukrainians currently living with HIV/AIDS. While general awareness of HIV is common among the Ukrainian population, stigma and discrimination against HIV-positive individuals remains pervasive, as do behaviors that put individuals at greater risk of transmitting the virus.	Community Library Computer Centers Help Prepare Constituents for Romanian Elections April 6, 2009 In preparation for Romania’s parliamentary elections, community members at two pilot site libraries in Salaj County came together to learn about Romania’s new national voting system and discuss the upcoming elections. IREX helped coordinate these meetings with librarians at the Cehu Silvaniei and Bobota public libraries, introducing new library services to the communities and demonstrating the role of modern libraries in serving their communities.