Read more: 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…
Read more: The Innovation HubIdeas Beyond Borders is empowering the House of Wisdom 2.0 community by helping youth put their ideas into action. The Innovation Hub provides microgrants…
Read more: Underground Schools In AfghanistanDefying the Taliban restrictions on women and girl’s education Help us fund underground schools in Afghanistan to ensure girls get the education they need.…
Our Programs
Our programs foster critical thinking, science and civil rights in the Middle East.
Other Projects
Read more: Iraqi Liberal CoalitionThe Iraqi Liberal Coalition is strengthening Iraq’s democratic future. At Ideas Beyond Borders, we are empowering political leaders and party members with the skills…
Read more: Objectivist Center of IraqA six-month workshop series in Erbil, Iraq, engaging students from partner universities, including the University of Kurdistan Hawler, the American University of Kurdistan, the…
Read more: Youth Media Program for Minorities 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…
Read more: Kurdistan is Open for BusinessIn 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…
Read more: Stopping the SpreadHistorians will doubtless grapple for decades about how humanity responded to the challenge of the novel virus formally known as “severe acute respiratory syndrome…
Read more: Global ConversationsOur Facebook discussion forum, engaging more than two million people and counting. We curate content specifically designed to spark lively, spirited discussion on controversial…
Read more: Rebuilding 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…
Read more: University Student Translation ProgramDeveloping the translation, professional, and leadership skills of university students who are committed to House of Wisdom 2.0 values. We offer students a full…
Read more: Bel Arabi PodcastBel 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…
Read more: Afghanistan Translation ProgramWe have expanded our core translation program, House Of Wisdom 2.0 to ensure the people of Afghanistan have an unbiased and unrestricted access to…