Media Assistance
For assistance with media requests, contact:
Keith Mellnick , Communications Manager
(202) 628-8188 x127
E-mail: newsroom@irex.org
After hours: (888) 409-6605
IREX Facts in Brief
| Type of organization | IREX is a US-based international nonprofit organization [501(c)(3)]. IREX Europe is a registered association in France, founded in affiliation with IREX in the United States. |
| Date of incorporation | IREX was incorporated in January 1968. IREX Europe was registered in June 2004. |
| Annual budget | Approximately $60 million |
| Donors | IREX receives funding and support from the US government, European donors, multi-lateral organizations, major foundations, leading corporations, and individual donations, particularly from IREX alumni. |
| Type of work | IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $60 million and a staff of 500 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 100 countries. |
| Staff | IREX has a staff of more than 500 professionals worldwide. |
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