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Making A Better World In Africa May 24, 2012 Although IREX began its work in the Soviet Union more than 40 years ago, today we implement a wide portfolio of programs in 41 countries in Africa. More than 20% of our program budget goes to African civil society actors, journalists, teachers, youth, and community leaders. Our programs draw on local expertise, NGOs and staff to deliver sustainable solutions well-suited for the African context. In honor of Africa Day, and the in spirit of unity and diversity it commemorates, we are pleased to share our new factsheet on IREX in Africa and some snapshots and thoughts from recent IREX visits to Africa.	Observing World Press Freedom Day in Liberia May 11, 2012 Using the global World Press Freedom Day theme, New Voices: Media Freedom Helping to Transform Societies 115 participants from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast came together to assess the level of press freedom in the region and discuss the important role of the media in the reconstruction process in each of the three countries.
Teacher Appreciation Day: Profile of a Dedicated Teacher Committed to Global Education May 8, 2012 by Susanna Halliday-Miller “Global Education is important because it’s required to help students find meaningful learning that will fit the changing context of a globalized world. It will prepare them for a future we cannot see yet.” As a teacher in a classroom of primarily immigrant and refugee students, in a system lacking the organization and structure to support such learners, Meg Riley faces many obstacles as she lives out her commitment to the teaching profession. Meg teaches at an urban high school in Tucson, Arizona, where nearly 40% of the students speak a native language other than English. One major challenge she faces is providing adequate instruction to her English Language Learners (ELL) in a district that has restrictions on the amount of language support students receive.	Forty-two Journalists Selected as 2012 World Press Freedom Day Fellows May 2, 2012 Forty-five front-line journalists and activists whose work is advancing media freedom in their countries will now have the opportunity to attend the commemoration in Tunis, Tunisia on May, 3-5, 2012.
Profile of a Rwandan Peacebuilder April 27, 2012 When Raphael Nzabiyumva was just a boy, his family got caught up in the frenzy of the Rwandan genocide and destroyed a neighbors' property. Today, the young man is helping to forge reconciliation with his neighbors and the community at large.	IREX Presents “Innovations in Gathering and Sharing News” at World Press Freedom Day 2012 April 19, 2012 The theme of World Press Freedom Day 2012 is “New Voices: Media Freedom Helping to Transform Societies.” The United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Government of Tunisia are organizing this year’s commemoration in Tunis, Tunisia May 3-5, 2012. IREX is pleased to continue supporting this important event this year by sponsoring a panel on novel ways to gather and share news that give voice to citizens and reach new audiences.
Urging Congress to Support Exchanges April 9, 2012 by W. Robert Pearson I am pleased to share with you an excerpt from the written testimony I recently submitted to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs in support of the Department of State exchanges budget. Even in this current budget environment, it is critical to continue to invest in these programs which bring manifold benefits to US taxpayers. I strongly encourage you to find out more and contact your representatives in Congress to voice your support as well.	Teachers Build Bridges of Mutual Understanding March 30, 2012 by Anna Wolf When 88 master educators from every region of the world came together last week at a four-day workshop in Washington, D.C., they shared more than the teaching methodologies they had cultivated over the course of the six-week program: they shared a new sense of mutual understanding gained from the partnerships they had forged with schools across America.
VIDEO: "Women of IREX" Wrapping Up the Celebration of Women’s History Month March 29, 2012 We hope you enjoyed the series of stories, blogs and twitter conversations surrounding International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month and the themes of inspiring futures, educating and empowering women and girls. In celebration of all the women who work with IREX and participate in our programs, we are pleased to share a short video of some of the “Women of IREX.”	How Far to Take Empowerment? Genuine Youth Engagement: What does it look like? How to achieve it? March 16, 2012 IREX and the International Youth Foundation (IYF) are pleased to invite you to the first Youth in Development Work Group event for the 2011-2012 season.The brown bag lunch event will take place on Wednesday March 21, 2012 12:00 - 1:30pm at IREX. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 20, and direct any questions to Courtney Bjoregaard at cbjorgaard@sidw.org.