Center for International Research, Education, and Development

CIRED affirms its solidarity in the fight against racism

The recent wave of police brutality against Black Americans has brought our nation and our world to a critical juncture. Learn more about the steps CIRED is taking to make our world a better, more inclusive place.

Read CIRED Statement of Solidarity against Racism

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academic partners in 17 countries

$192 million

total project funding since 1993

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Featured Programs

Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Integrated Pest Management

The IPM Innovation Lab helps people, communities, and institutions to develop solutions to agricultural challenges related to crop damage caused by pests and disease.

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Feed the Future Senegal Youth in Agriculture

The Youth in Agriculture project builds the capacity and supports the institutionalization of sustainable positive youth development and vocational training systems.

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USAID Catalyzing Afghan Agricultural Innovation

The Catalyzing Afghan Agricultural Innovation project boosts Afghan-led innovation in agriculture by empowering and training a highly skilled agricultural workforce.

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Virginia Tech launches Peace Corps Prep certificate program , article Date: Oct 22, 2020
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COVID-19 response in developing countries: Virginia Tech team adapts agricultural services when farmers need them most , article Date: Jun 12, 2020
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Graduate student helps keep drone academy in Malawi on track amid COVID-19 pandemic , article Date: Apr 21, 2020

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Jan 19 Classes Begin
Jan 19 Squires Perspective Gallery Art Exhibit: Why We Can't Wait: Annual student Martin Luther King community exhibit
Jan 20 Squires Perspective Gallery Art Exhibit: Why We Can't Wait: Annual student Martin Luther King community exhibit

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