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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…
IBB in Action
When we see an opportunity to expand access to knowledge, strengthen individual freedom or put resources behind promising local people, we act.
Some projects grow. Others solve a specific problem and end. All start from the same principle: trust people closest to the challenge.
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More Ways We Work
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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…