IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. IREX enables local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, gender, and youth
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 120 countries. IREX has been working in Georgia for the past 20 years
IREX is implementing GMPP since 2010. Funded by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Georgia, GMPP aims to support Georgian media's professional development by creating and fostering long-term professional relationships between Georgian and U.S. media outlets via professional exchanges and individual consulting.