MEPI in Libya

The following programs are specific to Libya, with  links to Regional Programs in which Libyan individuals or organizations may be involved.  Wherever possible, a link is also provided to each organization’s home page on the internet.

Ongoing:

The following programs are specific to Libya.  [MEPI reform pillars listed in brackets]

Baylor College of Medicine

Scaling up Pediatric HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment [Education] – This partnership between Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and the Benghazi Infectious Disease and Immunity Center aims to improve the treatment and care of HIV-infected children in Libya through training to health professionals. (Project ends September 2008)

National Democratic Institute (NDI)

Support Increased Opening and Dialogue on Political Reform in Libya [Democracy] – This project encourages increased discussion and debate among reform-minded Libyans on opportunities and steps for making the political system more democratic. and increased capacity of individuals and/or organizations to advocate for these reforms. (Project ends November 2007)

Ongoing Regional Programs:

Libyan individuals or groups may participate in the following programs, which take place in two or more countries in the region. 

• Amideast – Legal and Business Internship Program (LaBIP) [Women]
• Beyster Institute – Middle East Entrepreneur Training (MEET) [Economic]
• Beyster Institute – Student Leaders Study of the United States Institutes [Education]
• Creative Associates – Partnership School Project (PSP) [Education]
• ECA - English ACCESS Microscholarships [Education]
• Freedom House – New Generation of Advocates [Democracy]
• IREX - Middle East North Africa Media Development Initiatives Alliance [Democracy]
• Scholastic, Inc. – My Arabic Library [Education]