Bayt Al Hikma 2.0 is a revived, online, and modern version of the great library of Baghdad, the original Bayt Al Hikma, that served as a center for innovation, pluralistic thought, and scientific discovery during the last Golden Age.
FAQ
- What is Bayt Al Hikma 2.0?
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- Who is Ideas Beyond Borders?
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Ideas Beyond Borders (IBB) works with people across the region toshare, translate, and promote ideas that foster pluralism, civil and human rights, science, civil discourse, critical thinking, and more with Arabic-speaking youth. IBB’s goal is to make previously inaccessible ideas and knowledge accessible throughout the region. IBB is a New York-based registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and was founded in 2017 by Faisal al Mutar, an Iraqi and former refugee living in the United States.
- What kind of content does Bayt Al Hikma 2.0 translate?
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Yes, Bayt Al Hikma 2.0 translates books, articles, infographics, and videos. Bayt Al Hikma 2.0 also creates original videos, podcasts, and infographics.
- Does Bayt Al Hikma 2.0 create original content?
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Yes, Bayt Al Hikma 2.0 creates original videos, podcasts, and infographics.
- Where can I follow Bayt Al Hikma 2.0 on social media?
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You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to our Youtube channel.
- How old is the Bayt Al Hikma 2.0 program?
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The Bayt al Hikma 2.0 program was established in 2018.
- Does Bayt Al Hikma 2.0 have any partners?
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Yes! Please see our Partners page for more information.
- How can I get involved?
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- Be an ambassador for Bayt Al Hikma 2.0 – tell your friends about us!
- Share our content and website on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!
- Join the Innovation Hub Program
- Translate for Wikipedia
- Start a university partnership
- Contact us to get started
- Do you work with universities?
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Yes, we are currently partnered with the University of Mosul and Heritage University. If you are a professor at a university and are interested in partnering your university with Bayt Al Hikma 2.0, contact us.
- How can I get involved as a University student?
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Follow our Facebook page for updates on our translation and advocacy competitions for all university students in Iraq. Currently, our Wikipedia competition is limited to current university students in Iraq.
- How is the organization funded?
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IBB is funded by individuals and foundations around the world such as the Wikimedia Foundation, Elevate Prize Foundation, Friedrich Naumann Foundation, Atlas Network, and more.
- Is Bayt Al Hikma 2.0 a governmental organization?
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We are not a government organization and we are registered in the United States.
- Where can I find content?
Any additional questions? Contact US