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Ukrainian Library Helps Women Address Unemployment and Family Conflicts April 27, 2012 Women in Katerynopil Central Raion, Ukraine are changing their lives for the better thanks to the local library. Through a grant from Bibliomist, the library hosts an emergency service for women called “Berehynia” (“Guardian”) and supports local residents suffering from family conflicts and unemployment. Domestic violence victims have become regular library users and are benefitting from online psychological counseling; community members are mastering IT skills; patrons are obtaining employment.	Tech Savvy – Girls in ICT Day April 25, 2012 For over 15 years, IREX has trained girls and young women in technology and ICT leadership in more than a dozen countries. On this second annual Girls in ICT Day, we honor the talented young women participating in two of our programs, Bibliomist and Tech Age Girls.
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.
On Becoming Romania's Digital Champion April 5, 2012 by Paul-Andre Baran I was recently given the honor of being named Romania’s Digital Champion by Ms. Neelie Kroes, Vice President of the European Commission for the Digital Agenda. The nomination is a direct reflection of the professionalism, selfless contribution, determination and heartfelt devotion of the entire staff at IREX’s Biblionet Romania program, and to all of the public librarians who work with us on a daily basis to empower Romanians by providing free access to information at the nation’s public libraries. This accomplishment is not about one person, but rather the collective efforts we have brought about to improve the lives of Romanians through access to the internet and improved library services that reflect community needs.	IREX Named One of the 50 Best Nonprofits to Work for in 2012 April 3, 2012 In the April 2012 edition of The NonProfit Times IREX is named one of the Top 50 Best Nonprofits to Work For.
Seniors Find Community and Opportunity at Romanian Library April 3, 2012 Services for the aging population are a priority at many Romanian libraries. In difficult economic times, many seniors are struggling with reduced pensions and trying to keep in touch with family members who have moved away in search of work. In Medias, a training program called BuniNet has gone beyond its initial purpose to teach seniors basic technology skills and become a community unto itself, where its members celebrate birthdays, teach each other skills, and learn how to generate income that can supplement their retirement.	TechChange’s Lessons from Training Pakistani Students Online March 20, 2012 by Gerard McCarthy and Christopher Neu Last month we discovered that our enthusiasm about exchange 2.0 was exceeded only by that of our international exchange students in Pakistan. A select group of forty students, all alumni of the Global UGRAD-Pakistan program, shattered every quantifiable participation record at TechChange for online learning. Read more from guest bloggers Gerard McCarthy and Christopher Neu.
Ukrainian Library Partners with NGO to Raise Civic Awareness March 16, 2012 Citizens of Odesa are reaping the benefits of a close partnership between the library and the local branch of The Committee of Voters of Ukraine, an NGO that works to monitor elections, raise citizen awareness and educate voters. Students and journalists have learned new technology skills and reflected on important civic issues like European integration, all at the library.	Meet the Photo Contest Judges March 14, 2012 We are excited to announce the judges for the Make a Better World Photo Contest. The panel consists of experts in the fields of photojournalism, communications and international development. They will decide the winners in two categories: Grand Prize and Best in an IREX Focus Area.