
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.

Mentoring Programs Support Vulnerable Children in Eurasia
February 8, 2010

Cairo NGO Exposes Abuse of Street Women and Girls in Urban Caves
February 4, 2010

IREX Profile: Ashwaq Anbar
Yemeni Project Coordinator Stimulates Youth Dialogue through Film
February 3, 2010

IREX Encourages
Support for Haiti
January 13, 2010

Groundbreaking Arabic-language Guide Helps Bloggers Enhance Professionalism
January 12, 2010

Using Skype, Kyrgyzstani Law Student Reaches Out to University Back Home
December 9, 2009

IREX Celebrates International Education Week
November 17, 2009
After Conflict, Youth Use Theater to Bridge Differences in Indonesia
November 6, 2009

Mobilized Lebanese Youth Appeal for Greater International Funding
October 16, 2009
Over 1,000 Ukrainian Libraries to Receive Computers & Training
October 8, 2009
IREX Celebrates World Teachers Day
October 2, 2009
Teen Teachers Jumpstart Migrant Schools in India
October 1, 2009
More IREX News
Statements Requesting the Release of Silva Harotonian
APPROACHING DEADLINES & Events
| Legal Education and Development (LEAD) Fellowship Program Applications | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Muskie Host University Applications | Feb 26, 2010 |
| Teaching Fellowship Program for Eurasian and Eastern European Studies | Feb 26, 2010 |
| Global UGRAD Host University Applications | March 1, 2010 |
| US Embassy Policy Specialist Program (EPS) | March 15, 2010 |
Watch IREX's anniversary film: 40 Years of Building Relationships & Sharing Expertise, also available on YouTube
Media Sustainability Index
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IREX’s Media Sustainability Index (MSI) provides in-depth analyses of the conditions for independent media in 76 countries across Africa, Europe, Eurasia, and the Middle East.
IREX Europe
IREX's European partner, based in Lyon, France





