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Reflections from IREX's Returned Peace Corps Volunteers: Azerbaijan March 17, 2011 by Brendan Bell Working in the Field Operations department at the headquarters of an international development organization like IREX is always a great challenge. By the time I load my email in the morning, my day’s schedule is already half booked with the need to address dozens of emails from more twenty field offices overseas. There is always constant activity as we help manage all the financial, administrative, logistical, and legal aspects of operating development projects across multiple countries.	International Women’s Day: Views from A Kenyan Teacher March 8, 2011 Alice Sayo is a teacher from Kenya who arrived in the US in January 2011 as a participant on the International Leaders in Education Program. Against incredible odds, Alice avoided early marriage, went to school, and became a teacher, assistant principal, and an advocate for girls’ education.
Reflections from IREX's Returned Peace Corps Volunteers: Ukraine March 4, 2011 by Jesse Horner I’ve been back in the US for almost four years now, but the lessons and memories from 27 months in Ukraine continue to influence my perspective on life and my approach to development work.	Training Teachers in the Madrasas of Bangladesh January 27, 2011 by Kate Czarniak Musammat Badrunesha, an English teacher and TEA alumnae in Bangladesh, has been traning teachers in madrasas and other schools throughout her district since 2007.
Extending the Benefits of Education January 21, 2011 In a slum near Kolkata, India, young children dream about their future. Eleven-year old Shaher wants to be a doctor. “I would like to work in the court,” says 10-year-old Imran. Thanks to the work of Hasnain Imam, a local teacher, these children now have access to basic education that can bring them that much closer to a successful future.	2011 ILEP Fellows Arrive in US January 13, 2011 by Sarah Dye Last week, 74 teachers from 15 countries around world gathered in Washington DC for the International Leaders in Education 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.	Art Therapy for Children with Disabilities in Kazakhstan December 14, 2010 by Anne Johnson Muskie Alumna brings batik and ceramics classes to children with disabilities in Kazakhstan.
Small Bike, Big Dreams December 13, 2010 by Amy Ahearn I came outside and found a little girl in a headscarf waiting for me. Her bike was rusty and small, but she steadfastly pedaled behind me as I jogged along the hot Malaysian road.	Teachers Meet the Needs of Special Needs Students December 13, 2010 by Sarah Dye After witnessing the resources and services available to special needs students in the US, three alumni of the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) have developed initiatives to benefit special needs students in their home communities.