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 Programs

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

Baylor College of Medicine

Scaling up Pediatric HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment [General] – 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]