Partners

Partners

Effective partnerships are vitally important to build a more just, prosperous and inclusive world where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. IREX currently works with partners at all levels of society in more than 100 countries to design and implement programming. Whether you represent a government agency, bilateral and multilateral donor, foundation, corporation, international or local organization, or are an individual interested in our work, there are a variety of ways to support our work. Join us to empower youth, cultivate leaders, strengthen educational, civic and governing institutions and extend access to quality education and information. 

How Can I Partner with IREX?

There are many ways that you can partner with IREX:

  • Supporting our work across our four key areas – empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information.
  • Supporting the work of Development Gateway: An IREX Venture, a mission driven nonprofit organization that leverages data to help people and communities improve their lives.
  • Joining an existing IREX program in your community.
  • Hosting an emerging leader at your organization through a U.S.-based professional practicum
  • Donating via the donate button below

Why partner with IREX?

As a leading global development and education organization, IREX is committed to working with partners to strengthen civil society, education, gender equality & social inclusion, governance, leadership, media, technology, and youth, because it is our best hope for a brighter today and tomorrow. 

Since 1968, IREX has been delivering effective programming in over 100 countries. Our global team includes experts across all the areas in which we work, and with a strong focus on local partnerships we have created greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships. 

We are a 501c(3) tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax deductible. 

Impact Stories

IREX’s impact in our four key areas of work would not be possible without partnership. These partnerships allow us to continue positively impacting communities around the world. Below are a few key examples of our impact. Please reach out to us if you’d like to learn more. 

Fostering trust between Ukrainian youth and local governments with USAID

Celebrating a decade of partnership with the U.S. Department of State on the Mandela Washington Fellowship to empower nearly 6,500 young leaders from every country in Sub-Saharan Africa 

A collaboration with PepsiCo Foundation and PepsiCo supporting food security champions in Africa

Fostering engaged and impactful fellowship networks in partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Resources

IREX’s longstanding partnerships have resulted in several resources for learning and impact including:

Creating Partnerships for Impact

Fellowship Alumni Network Study (FANS)

Youth Excel’s Research to Change Toolkit: A resource for youth practitioners

Key Partners

Selected donors:

USAID

DOS

FCDO

Carnegie Corporation of New York

Walmart Foundation

Growald Climate Fund

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Contact Us

For more information on how to partner with IREX, please contact us.

Donate

Around the world, IREX is creating positive change through increasing people’s ability to engage with vibrant information, strengthening independent media, broadening access to quality education, investing in youth by promoting quality education, professional development, civic engagement and job skills, cultivating leaders who strive to better themselves and more effectively serve others, and helping institutions at every level of society become more effective, accountable, and responsive to the diverse populations they benefit. To make a tax-deductible donation to support IREX’s work, click the donate button below. Your contributions help us continue to strive for a just, prosperous, and inclusive world.