On Tuesday, March 21, IIE was recognized by President George Bush at the White House for our work with Iraq and Afghanistan. Peggy Blumenthal, who attended the meeting on behalf of IIE, was joined by thirteen other NGO representatives who have been working to improve the lives of people in Iraq and Afghanistan. Please see the link, to read more about the meeting and President Bush's acknowledgement of the Iraqi Fulbright Program.
Related Links
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/03/20060321-7.html
Event Backgrounder Word Document
Remarks by the President Word Document