Ideas Beyond Borders

When you donate to Ideas Beyond Borders, you: ? Empower civil society. ? Stop brain drain. ? Provide uncensored knowledge and opportunities. ?? Create a brighter future this #GivingTuesday—donate today: https://ow.ly/9UTR50UgmTv

?? Misinformation and extremism are tearing communities apart, but knowledge has the power to rebuild them. Ideas Beyond Borders translates essential works of science, philosophy, economics and more into local languages across the Middle East, empowering millions to think critically. ?? A single translated article or book can inspire dialogue, foster understanding, and dismantle harmful ideologies. This #GivingTuesday, donate now to help us create a ripple effect of change: https://ow.ly/QuZf50Ue9Hl

At IBB, our mission transcends politics. It's about empowering individuals to rebuild their societies with dignity. This #GivingTuesday, help us create a Middle East where hope replaces conflict and innovation overcomes extremism. Your donation fuels: ??Translation of uncensored knowledge. ??Grassroots entrepreneurship programs. ??Advocacy for free speech and civil society. ?? Donate today! https://ow.ly/gGNx50UebP4

?? “Ideas Beyond Borders is pioneering a new movement that helps people liberate their own initiative and energy. They make me hopeful about the future.” – Dr. Tom Palmer At Ideas Beyond Borders, we’re proud to empower people across the Middle East and North Africa. Your support has driven life-changing results in 2024: ? House of Wisdom 2.0: 200M+ people reached with key works in science, politics, economics, and more. ? Innovation Hub: $303,976 in microgrants provided to 86 grantees, enabling groundbreaking projects like women-led taxis in Iraq. ? Underground Schools in Afghanistan: Over 2,000 women and girls defy Taliban restrictions to access quality education. This #GivingTuesday, let’s keep the momentum going. Join us in fostering a brighter, freer future for all. ?? ?? Donate today: https://ow.ly/364M50UcizF #GivingTuesday #IdeasBeyondBorders #Empowerment #Innovation #MENA

People in the Middle East are challenging outdated ideas and demanding access to knowledge. Censorship and language barriers remain, but this is the time to act. The House of Wisdom 2.0 team is translating essential works into Arabic to meet this growing demand for progress. This #GivingTuesday, help us reach more minds ready for change. ?? Donate here: https://ow.ly/P7Ho50UebAt #GivingTuesday #IdeasBeyondBorders #KnowledgeForAll

As international aid recedes, The Lotus Flower's Women’s Business Incubation program is stepping in to empower displaced women in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Supported by IBB, this initiative provides financial grants to foster entrepreneurship and resilience, helping women create sustainable businesses and secure brighter futures. ?? Read their story: https://ow.ly/hMcr50UcWWF #WomenInBusiness #EconomicEmpowerment #SocialImpact

?? Opportunities for Tech Startups in Kurdistan: Meet Smart Voice ?? As the Kurdistan Region of Iraq embraces digitization, there is enormous potential for new ventures. Shangar Hamaradha is among the innovators capitalizing on these opportunities with his company, Smart Voice. Shangar founded Smart Voice after identifying a gap: despite rising demand from agencies, there were no local voice-over service providers. Smart Voice now offers voice-overs in Kurdish, English, Arabic, and Turkish, making them a one-of-a-kind resource in Kurdistan. With the support of the grant by Ideas Beyond Borders and Rwanga Foundation, Shangar plans to expand Smart Voice, upgrade equipment, and introduce AI technology for automatic voice-over generation. This project exemplifies how localized innovation can meet specific market needs while inspiring growth and employment across the region. #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TechStartups #Kurdistan #DigitalTransformation #HITEX2024

From One Sentence to 470 Million Views When Faisal Saeed Al Mutar translated a single sentence about free speech, he started a movement that became the largest classical liberal organization in the Middle East. Through the House of Wisdom 2.0, we provide millions with access to ideas suppressed by authoritarian regimes. With 8.6 million followers, we meet the demand for freedom, critical thinking, and an alternative to extremism. ?? Support our efforts to continue equipping the generation championing freedom of thought, human rights, and democracy in the Middle East. https://ow.ly/3ZJN50U9uqK

As Taliban restrictions increase, interest in the Innovation Hub is also surging across Afghanistan. When we launched the program in 2023, we received just 10 applications for micro-grants each month. Today, that number has grown tenfold to 100. Through these grants, the Innovation Hub empowers Afghans to develop projects that address pressing challenges, supporting entrepreneurship, advancing education, empowering women, and promoting arts and culture nationwide. Despite the difficulties, we continue forward! Join us in supporting Afghan innovators. Your donation can help foster resilience, self-reliance, and a brighter future for Afghanistan. https://lnkd.in/eDd6grw9 #InnovationHub #Empowerment #Afghanistan #DonateNow #Resilience #WomensEducation

Sara’s art center in Afghanistan gave over 100 women the opportunity to work and create under Taliban restrictions. It was their only way to earn a living and preserve their cultural heritage. When the Taliban shut it down, these women lost their livelihoods and a space to express themselves. Ideas Beyond Borders (IBB) is working with women like Sara to help them rebuild. Through grants, resources, and advocacy, we are supporting their efforts to resist oppression and preserve Afghanistan’s traditions. Read their story and support them through IBB's Innovation Hub: https://lnkd.in/eYxHzqbZ