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September 19, 2012

Are you currently engaged in community development work?  Do you have the potential to be a leader and change-maker in your community?  Are you looking for a career development opportunity to increase your professional skills, experience and networks?  If you answered yes to the above questions then you may be an excellent candidate for this year’s Community Solutions Program.

September 17, 2012
Community Solutions

IREX is seeking qualified experts to serve on the 2013-2014 Community Solutions Program selection committee. The Community Solutions Program is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders working to make positive, lasting change in their local communities.

If you are interested in participating in this year’s selection committee for the Community Solutions Program, please e-mail communitysolutions@irex.org by October 1, 2012

May 15, 2012
by Thomas Kelly
Combating Homophobia in Bolivia

Luis Melgarejo is a passionate and dedicated human rights activist. A Community Solutions leader from Bolivia, Melgarejo channels his energy into fighting for equal rights and combating the homophobia that resonates throughout his country. Today, May 17, 2012 - The International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia (IDAHO) , IREX recognizes Luis Melgarejo for the important work he is doing for his community and communities worldwide on this issue.

November 19, 2011
Community Solutions

The deadline is December 2, 2011. 

August 25, 2011

Sixty-four motivated community leaders from 21 countries arrived in the US recently to kick off the 2011 Community Solutions Program. Community Solutions is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders striving for change in their communities.