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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 $50 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 50 countries.
Computer Center for the Visually Impaired Opens in Romania
New computer center in Iasia, Romania, enables visually impaired residents to scan documents and books, then use special software to listen to the text as it is read aloud.
Weekly Publication Fills Void in Egypt’s Local Media
Egyptian newspaper supplement in Alexandria tackles municipal issues, local economic concerns, and engages issues on a community level.
American Researcher Examines Education Reform in Moldova
Dr. Elizabeth Anderson of American University spent three months with teachers in Moldova, studying the reform of the country's history curriculum.
Sunni and Alawite Lebanese Youth Come Together to Improve Local Governance
Civil society workshop brings together youth in one of the most turbulent areas of Lebanon.
Egyptian Teachers Pilot Civic Education Curricula
Curriculum kit gives Egypt's primary and secondary school teachers practical tools for incorporating civic education into lessons.
Kazakh Kids Get Hands-On Training in Renewable Resources
Alumni provide boarding school children with practical lessons on conservation and renewable resources
Ukrainian Teenagers “Say NO to Drugs” through Art Competition
Media partnership program raises awareness about drug use and HIV transmission among Ukraine's teens.
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