IREX is a global nonprofit organization that operates in over 100 countries, focusing on issues such as education, leadership, information, and youth empowerment. With a commitment to creating a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world, IREX aims to help individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people effectively, and communities thrive. Unlike traditional development organizations, IREX centers its efforts on supporting individuals and institutions rather than physical infrastructure.

By working directly with communities, IREX fosters person-to-person connections and empowers local change-makers. IREX's work spans four essential areas: empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. This includes initiatives to reduce corruption, combat disinformation, build social trust, and promote gender equality and inclusion.

IREX also collaborates with partners worldwide to leverage data, technology, and evidence for development through its strategic partnership with Development Gateway. Furthermore, IREX Europe, now known as Equal Rights and Independent Media, operates as a subsidiary organization, implementing innovative programs to enhance education quality, independent media, civil society development, and conflict reduction. Guided by their values of being doers, impact-driven, empathetic, forward-looking, and inclusive, IREX is dedicated to making a difference and creating lasting partnerships.

With a strong focus on human potential and community development, IREX strives to build a more equitable and prosperous world for all