Read more: Afghanistan’s Education Crisis Affects Boys TooAs the Taliban cripples Afghanistan’s education system, Sameer and his NGO fight to keep classrooms open—for both boys and girls
Read more: “They Messed with the Wrong Student”Mohammed Awchi fought back against the Iraqi academic establishment’s suppression of free speech—and won
Read more: A Critical Moment for Global FreedomWhile others retreat in the face of funding cuts, we press forward, ensuring that vital ideas and opportunities remain available to those who need…
Read more: Aid Doesn’t Need to Be Costly to Be Effective: Faisal’s TED TalkHis vision isn’t just a theory—it’s happening now, proving that with a bit of risk and a lot less red tape, we can turn…
Read more: Words Over WeaponsIraqi fashion brand spreads messages of peace and compassion as an antidote to violence
Read more: IBB’s 2025 Vision in ActionInvesting in people and building solutions from the ground up—real change starts here. Harnessing the power of ideas to drive meaningful transformation is at…
Read more: How Walaa Fayez Brought Books to Rural IraqIn the heart of Al Diwaniyah, Walaa Fayez’s library offers a space for learning, reflection, and community connection in southern Iraq
Read more: A Virtual LifelineHow online education is empowering Afghan women under the Taliban
Read more: Forgotten Women Defying the OddsAs funding falls, The Lotus Flower is finding ways to offer sustainable support for displaced women across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Read more: Another blow for female artists in AfghanistanSara’s art institution was thriving until Taliban officials locked the doors and sent her colleagues home