IREX

For more than 55 years, we’ve committed to empower youth, cultivate leaders, strengthen institutions, and extend access to quality education and information. We are excited to share our latest annual impact report for 2023: https://bit.ly/3VYaQu9

IREX’s Marcel Ricou recently hosted education stakeholders in #Belize to present our research on how educators adapted to and implemented competency-based education in lower secondary schools during a year-long pilot program. Read more about Rachael Spencer, Brian Batayeh, Consuelo Godfrey M.Ed, Ed.D, and LevelEd’s research: https://bit.ly/3UaZ51G

Technology facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) silences women and pressures them to retreat from participation in public life, including politics, advocacy, and journalism. To better understand and address TFGBV, the USAID -funded Transform program developed and tested a Digital Threats and Public Participation Landscape Assessment Methodology. Learn more about the resource here: https://bit.ly/3YfRgKB

We conducted an analysis to understand how U.S. public libraries can reduce division by promoting community activities designed to build understanding, empathy, and trust across divides, as well as increase civic engagement. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3SxGI5h??

The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute announced the 2024 Alumni Fellowship, supported by the U.S. Department of State, which will include five of IREX Global Solutions alumni. This unique opportunity allows #VirtualExchange alumni to advance personally and professionally as global leaders, intercultural communicators, and cross-cultural collaborators. We can’t wait to see how this experience shapes and inspires rising generations, empowering them to lead in a more peaceful and prosperous world. Explore the 2024 cohort: https://bit.ly/4eT1ndz

Online gendered violence is a pervasive threat to women’s leadership, human rights, and democracy globally. To understand the unique manifestations, the USAID -funded Transform Program developed and tested a Digital Threats and Public Participation Landscape Assessment Methodology. Read the full resource here: https://bit.ly/3VcmsZY

We are seeking a regional program director to oversee global IREX staff and consortium partners and lead the day-to-day planning and implementation of program activities. They will also be responsible for the coordination and monitoring of progress. Apply: https://bit.ly/3zXoUv4

IREX is pleased to welcome Vaithehi Muttulingam CPA,CFA to its Board of Governors. With a distinguished career in finance, strategic governance, and social impact, Ms. Muttulingam brings decades of experience to the organization and our mission: https://bit.ly/3zTWzGg?

Through the World Smarts STEM Challenge #VirtualExchange Program funded by National Science Foundation (NSF), 360 youth from Ghana and the United States collaborated on innovative STEM solutions to real-world problems. Research shows that programs like this are especially beneficial for underrepresented youth in STEM. Watch the video for more information: https://bit.ly/3YjfDWH Learn more about the program here: https://bit.ly/3NAtCAn

IREX PRO-INFO Sri Lanka are looking for master trainers to lead the delivery of the Learn 2 Discern trainings in #SriLanka! If you have experience in designing, delivering and managing training programs, with an understanding of the media landscape and its impact on the public, send in your proposal to [email protected] by October, 21, 2024.