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Youth and Service: Changing Perceptions in Russia July 19, 2011 by Susie Armitage As a volunteer in Russia, I was frequently asked to speak to youth and educators about community service in the United States. Preparing for these presentations, I reflected on the well-accepted culture of “pitching in” within the US and on the recognized value of service in helping young people develop confidence, a sense of responsibility, practical skills, and a greater awareness of social issues.	Volunteer-Management Trainings Further Strengthen Ties between Russian NGOs and Their Communities December 17, 2007 Volunteers represent a tremendous resource for any nongovernmental organization, from local nonprofits to international bodies. An effectively managed volunteer program can transform an organization from a few dedicated individuals to a powerhouse with vast human resources.
Investment in Russian Youth Pays Off September 21, 2007 With a little help, youth throughout Russia are becoming key players in community development. The US-Russia Volunteer Initiative (USRVI) has been instrumental in making this happen through its multifaceted approach to exchange programming.	Togliatti Students Promote Volunteerism in Their Community June 8, 2007 Despite historic unpopularity, volunteerism in Russia has recently been on the rise, particularly among youth.
HIV/AIDS and Youth: IREX Alumnae Continue Their Activism and Volunteerism May 30, 2006 After working on HIV/AIDS prevention for two months in Siberia, Megan Buskey and Emily Feder returned to the United States to organize the “Young Global Leaders Summit: Fighting AIDS,” a youth conference held at New York University.	Young American and Russian Volunteers Contribute to the Global Fight against HIV/AIDS January 25, 2006 Forty million people around the world currently live with HIV/AIDS, according to a recent report by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
PRESS RELEASE: President Bush and Condoleezza Rice Welcome Russian and American Volunteers to the White House, Praise US-Russia Volunteer Initiative December 15, 2004 President Bush and National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, recently nominated to be secretary of state, on Friday met with 21 Russian and five American volunteers at the White House and praised the US-Russia Volunteer Initiative (USRVI), a new program providing exchanges of volunteers between the United States and Russia.	IREX Observes World AIDS Day 2004 December 1, 2004 Annually around December 1, IREX mobilizes its broad array of programs and its overseas presence to focus on HIV/AIDS.
IREX Observes World AIDS Day 2004 December 1, 2004 In observance of World AIDS Day, December 1, the IREX community shares its commitment and its vision—through World AIDS Day special activities as well as new and reinvigorated year-round initiatives—to combating HIV/AIDS.