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Read more: House of Wisdom 2.0: Reviving Critical Thinking in the Middle EastThe House of Wisdom 2.0 is a revived, online, and modern version of the original House of Wisdom, the great library of Baghdad that…
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Read more: Middle East Uncovered: Stories Beyond HeadlinesMiddle East Uncovered is an independent publication from Ideas Beyond Borders spotlighting the political, cultural, and societal shifts shaping the Middle East today. We…
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Read more: The Innovation Hub: Turning Ideas Into OpportunityLeveraging our deep understanding of the Middle East landscape, we offer small grants to people with bold ideas without the bureaucracy, corruption, and red…
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Read more: Underground Schools: Funding Secret Education in AfghanistanSince 2021, the Taliban has barred girls and women from continuing beyond primary school. In response, Afghan educators—quietly supported by IBB—built a decentralized network…
Our Programs
Our programs foster critical thinking, science and civil rights in the Middle East.
Other Projects
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Read more: Iraqi Liberal Coalition: Strengthening Electoral Integrity in IraqThe Iraqi Liberal Coalition is strengthening Iraq’s democratic future. At Ideas Beyond Borders, we are empowering political leaders and party members with the skills…
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Read more: Objectivist Center of Iraq: Inspiring Independent MindsA six-month workshop series in Erbil, Iraq, engaging students from partner universities, including the University of Kurdistan Hawler, the American University of Kurdistan, the…
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Read more: Youth Media Program: Empowering Minority Voices in IraqThe Youth Media Program for Minorities in Iraq is empowering young leaders, fostering advocacy, and preserving cultural heritage through storytelling. Launched in 2024, this…
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Read more: Kurdistan is Open for Business: A Path to Prosperity for StartupsIn partnership with local organizations, we are unlocking Kurdistan’s path to prosperity. With support from the Atlas Network’s Smart Bets program, Kurdistan is Open…
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Read more: Stopping the Spread: Countering Covid-19 Disinformation in MENAHistorians will doubtless grapple for decades about how humanity responded to the challenge of the novel virus formally known as “severe acute respiratory syndrome…
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Read more: The International Correspondent: Lively Discussions on Controversial TopicsOur Facebook discussion forum, engaging more than two million people and counting. We curate content specifically designed to spark lively, spirited discussion on controversial…
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Read more: University of Mosul: Restoring Knowledge in ISIS-Destroyed LibrariesISIS destroyed the Central Library at the University of Mosul in 2014. UNESCO called this barbaric act “one of the most devastating acts of…
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Read more: University Student Translation Program: Transforming Knowledge Access for Youth in MENADeveloping the translation, professional, and leadership skills of university students who are committed to House of Wisdom 2.0 values. We offer students a full…
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Read more: Bel Arabi Podcast: Nurturing Free Thought in the Arab WorldBel Arabi is the new, rapidly growing home for Arab liberal thinkers and advocates. Bel Arabi’s podcasts and videos provide a much-needed platform, where…
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Read more: Afghanistan Translation Program: Expanding Knowledge Access in Dari & PashtoWe have expanded our core translation program, House Of Wisdom 2.0 to ensure the people of Afghanistan have an unbiased and unrestricted access to…