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IREX Announces Winners of 2nd Annual Photo Contest July 30, 2013 IREX congratulates the five winners of our 2nd annual Make a Better World Photo Contest. Contest judges found winners’ photos were creative and technically sound, and also adeptly illustrated IREX’s international work in at least one of three main categories: Technology, Information & Participation, Improving Communities, and Education & Employment. Judges selected the winning photos out of a pool of more than 550 submissions from around the globe.	Thomas Jefferson Scholars Prepare for U.S.-based Training Program July 9, 2013 The future of the Tunisian workforce is looking brighter as 66 highly motivated Tunisian students prepared this weekend for a year of U.S. based training through the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program. The 2013-2014 Thomas Jefferson scholars come from 22 of Tunisia’s 24 governorates and will study at community colleges and universities across the United States. With the goal of preparing Tunisian youth to contribute to Tunisia’s economy, the Thomas Jefferson scholars will develop professional skills through training in leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship, and professional excellence; attend courses in their fields of study; and complete professional internships in the U.S.
Preparing Workforce Ready Global Citizens July 8, 2013 by Jessica Anduiza Working to meet the needs of today’s global workforce, IREX is proud to join with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State to implement the Community College Initiative (CCI) program. This program recruits and selects underserved participants from 12 countries in the Middle East, North Africa, Africa, East Asia, and Western Hemisphere regions for training in the fields of Information Technology, Business Administration, and Agriculture at U.S. community colleges.	Syria Justice and Accountability Center's Leader Honored June 6, 2013 IREX congratulates Mohammad Al Abdullah, the Syria Justice and Accountability Center’s (SJAC) Executive Director, on his special recognition from the Society for International Development (SID) Washington Chapter at their annual conference. Al Abdullah was recognized for his leadership in promoting justice and accountability for Syria.
New Video: Justice for Syria June 5, 2013 IREX is pleased to launch a new video showcasing the Syrian Justice and Accountability Center (SJAC). The documentary titled “Justice for Syria” details the story of Mohammad Al Abdallah, a Syrian human rights and democracy activist, who is working to document human rights abuses in Syria. Through the creation of the SJAC, and the support of IREX, Al Abdallah works to capture the events in Syria to eventually achieve justice for victims of human rights abuses.	More than Victims: Women’s Roles in the Syrian Conflict May 29, 2013 Increased coverage of gender-based violence (GBV) as a weapon of war often narrowly portrays women's participation in conflict solely as victims. While the incidences and impact of GBV on women’s, girls', boys' and men's lives cannot be understated, a balanced examination of conflict must also acknowledge the larger roles that women play. Tuesday June 11, 2013 9:30 - 11:00am join IREX, ICAN and a panel of experts to broaden the discussion of women in the Syrian conflict to also include their contributions as leaders, dividers, and connectors.
Changing Lives at 45 May 6, 2013 by W. Robert Pearson Forty-five years after IREX’s visionary founders established a single overseas office in Armenia, their NGO progeny works with 125 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Over half a million people were touched by IREX staff and projects last year. “Make a better world” is not only our commitment, it is our operational plan. Somewhere around the world at every hour of the day, IREX’ers are making a difference. Yes, it’s people, it’s time, it’s money that make that difference, but the key component is the power of ideas.	IREX Launches New State Department Program for Tunisian Youth April 29, 2013 Today the United States Ambassador to Tunisia Jacob Walles announced the launch of the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program for students in Tunisia. The program, sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, will help build the workforce capacity of a diverse group of youth from underserved populations across Tunisia. Through academic and leadership training and practical experience in the United States, Thomas Jefferson scholars will gain a deeper understanding of American culture and new globally-applicable skills and expertise to help them contribute to the economic growth and development of Tunisia.
IREX Open House & Panel Discussion May 8th April 17, 2013 Please join us for an Open House & Panel Discussion on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 8:30 - 10:30am at IREX's new headquarters: 1275 K Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 Come see our new offices and join us for a talk-show style discussion with IREX field staff about using technology and new media in some of our newest projects. Please RSVP to attend.	Moroccan Disability Organization Wins Government Grants April 10, 2013 In Morocco, disability rights are not the highest priority issues for the government, but a local NGO, the Regional Union for Disability Associations, is changing that with the support of IREX and its partner, the World Institute for Disabilities (WID). Regional Union recently won four government grants to support people with disabilities. The largest of these grants could help build hundreds of RoughRider wheelchairs that are well-suited for Morocco’s varied terrain.