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Youth Take a Stand Against Corruption January 19, 2011 by Susie Armitage When Umeda Shokirova came to watch a performance by a USAID Youth Theater for Peace troupe, she expected to stay in her seat – not make an impromptu acting debut for an audience of more than 350 fellow university students and teachers.	Rebirth of a Salesman? January 19, 2011 by Ali Al-Mutlbi The story of a newspaper salesman in Najaf, Iraq.
Understanding a Community One Door at a Time January 18, 2011 by Amy Bernath Muskie fellow Marianna Tanina worked with other graduate students to conduct an assessment of community participation in city planning. After gathering input from community members, Tanina made recommendations for improvements to the City of Mesquite.	Braila Librarian, Mayor Keep the Internet on Despite Budget Challenges January 17, 2011 by Corina Ciuraru, Biblionet Regional Coordinator Gemenele, in Braila county, Romania, has everything you would expect in a small town: a town hall, church, school, and cultural center where the library is located. And today, despite recent budget cutbacks, the library has new computers and a commitment to an ongoing internet connection thanks to the mayor and librarian Nicoleta Manzala.
Putting a Face On Equality January 14, 2011 Despite the challenges presented to her, Gulirano Saidova, a 16-year-old from a small village on the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border, is determined to further her education and improve the lives of others.	Civil Society and Private Sector Conserving Rwandan National Parks January 12, 2011 Rwandan civil society organizations are attracting private sector interest and investment to protect the environment through the IREX implemented Rwanda Civil Society Strengthening Program.
Haiti: One Year Later January 12, 2011 Today marks one year since the massive earthquake struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, devastating the population and setting back years of development. Over the past year, IREX has worked closely with our colleagues in Haiti, supporting their tireless efforts to rebuild their country.	Libraries and Bibliomist Go Social January 10, 2011 Social media is not just for fun. Tools such as Facebook, Twitter, and blogs are enabling organizations to engage people on a variety of topics. Fortunately, many Ukrainian librarians are already enjoying the benefits of reaching out to their patrons and implementing new services through blogs, social networks, and other interactive tools.
Giving Voice to the Community January 7, 2011 Residents of Karak, a small city in southern Jordan, traditionally have had little media to provide local news and information. Now, however, they hear the sounds of Sawt Al-Karak FM, the Voice of Karak, a new community radio station at Mutah University launched with the support of IREX to support an already politically active citizenry.	IREX Convenes US and Russian Civil Society Discussions January 5, 2011 What do NGOs focusing on women’s human rights, housing, child protection and higher education have in common? Much, when it comes to promoting joint Russian-American efforts to solve pressing social problems.