What is IREX? Based out of Washington D.C., the International Research & Exchanges Board, also known as IREX, is a nonprofit organization that has focused on empowering people for over 50 years. “We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive.” IREX… Continue reading Meet Our 2022 IREX Fellow
Bolivia, a landlocked country in South America, is blessed with breathtaking natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and rich biodiversity. However, like many countries around the world, Bolivia grapples with pressing environmental issues, particularly deforestation and drought. In this blog post, we will delve into the intricate relationship between these two challenges and explore initiatives to address… Continue reading Bolivia’s Environmental Issues and Solutions
What is New York Climate Week? Organized by the Climate Group, an international non-profit, Climate Week NYC 2022 hosts the largest global climate event for the fourteenth year. This week serves to bring together leaders and communities to discuss climate action and explore new possibilities. The overall message this year is Getting It Done, and… Continue reading Climate Week 2022: Follow IDEAS For Us’ Journey
IDEAS For Us – Branches Liberia About This Branch “Liberia is a green jewel of forests set along the shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean on the West side of the great African continent. Rich with natural resources, resilient people, with a particularly fond love of democracy, Liberia is unique as the first Democratic Republic on the… Continue reading Liberia
IDEAS For Us – Branches Guinea About This Branch IDEAS For Us – Guinea was founded in 2018 after Francois Phopho Kamano became the ninth IREX Fellow to IDEAS For Us and traveled to Orlando, Florida for a four-month immersion program from August to December in 2018. The United States Department of State specially selected… Continue reading Guinea
IDEAS For Us (IDEAS) began when a group of passionate university students made the choice to stop talking about environmental issues and begin the very difficult work of trying to actually solve them. Founded in June of 2008 at the University of Central Florida (UCF), IDEAS began as a student-led organization called I.D.E.A.S. – an acronym… Continue reading What is IDEAS For Us?
IDEAS For Us – Branches Rwanda Branch About This Branch IDEAS For Rwanda was founded in 2017 after John Bosco Gakumba became the fifth IREX Fellow to IDEAS For Us and traveled to Orlando, Florida for a four-month immersion program from August to December of 2016. The United States Department of State specially selected him as a… Continue reading Rwanda
IDEAS For Us – Branches Nepal About This Branch IDEAS For Us – Nepal was founded in 2016 after Tika Ram “Santosh” Poudel became the third IREX Fellow to IDEAS For Us and traveled to Orlando, Florida for a four-month immersion program from August to December of 2015. The United States Department of State specially… Continue reading Nepal
IDEAS Branches Around The World Learn more about our domestic & international branches to get involved with your local team About Our Branches Communities all across the world are engaging in our IDEAS For Us eco-education and eco-action through our flagship program The IDEAS Hive and through location-specific projects that make the planet a better… Continue reading IDEAS For Us Branches | International and Domestic | IDEAS For Us
ABOUT US EARLY BEGINNINGS IDEAS For Us (IDEAS) began when a group of passionate university students made the choice to stop talking about environmental issues and begin the very difficult work of solving them. Founded in June of 2008 at the University of Central Florida (UCF), IDEAS began as a student-led organization called I.D.E.A.S. –… Continue reading Our Mission to Advance Environmental Action | IDEAS For Us
