IREX | 112,579 followers on LinkedIn. IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. We focus on people and communities and we work with partners in the U.S. and around the world in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.