The Untold Stories of the Middle East

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Discover the transformative power of empowerment in “The Untold Stories of the Middle East,” showcasing how the Innovation Hub micro grants program by Ideas Beyond Borders fosters resilience and prosperity in MENA communities.

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Lauded by Steven Pinker as “an inspiring reminder that the hunger for ideas cannot be repressed even in the most repressive societies, “The Untold Stories of the Middle East presents powerful testimonies of individuals creating prosperous communities and thriving small businesses through the Innovation Hub, a micro-grants program by Ideas Beyond Borders (IBB).

This book showcases IBB’s mission to empower people in the Middle East by supporting local talent and impactful projects, bypassing traditional bureaucratic hurdles. Drawing on economist Tyler Cowen’s emergent ventures theory, the Innovation Hub nurtures grassroots ingenuity and resilience in communities facing adversity.

Discover over 200 projects, from secret schools for girls in Kabul to tech training for unemployed youth in Lebanon. These stories highlight the transformative power of trust and resources placed into the hands of people, offering a blueprint for development with dignity and social change.

Text by Olivia Cuthbert
Foreward by Faisal Saeed Al Mutar
Editing by Reid Newton. Sub-editing by Jacqueline Castelluccia
Creative direction and design by Mariana Bernardez
Illustrations by Lana Al-Jaf

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Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 9 × 12 in