Wisdom-in-Nature (WIN) recognizes the importance of species’ cultural values to society and its sustainable development. WIN widens the prospects of species conservation by exploring and demonstrating the cultural significance of nature. Through species’ cultural value WIN goes beyond field conservation and explores the root causes of the extinction of species and their conditions for survival … Continued
High School is a key time for developing high impact student leadership. The Hague International Model United Nations acts as a global leader for over 500 schools internationally, and their three flagship conferences in the Hague, Qatar and Singapore attract over 6,000 students each year. The program has been building diplomacy and education for advocacy … Continued
How can we encourage people to continue doing good in the face of encumbering challenges? How do we ensure that virtue and morality are leading? The Akhlaquna project aims to reward and support young individuals seeking change. Because it depends mostly on human effort, this concept can bring about a ripple-effect worldwide and can be … Continued
Radio Al-Salam 94.3 FM is a local radio station led by and dedicated to internally displaced persons, refugees and returnees, in the North of Iraq. Founded in March 2015, the station broadcasts in Erbil, Dohuk and Nineveh governorates, on its website and via its smartphone application. 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, in … Continued
A free, online, comprehensive, formal, accredited and evidence-based basic and tertiary education platform that provides the learning opportunities necessary for the 21st century workforce. This education solution will address a myriad of current global education shortcomings, including the need to provide access to quality education for learners in displaced communities, developing countries, and many other … Continued
At a time of great uncertainty for Afghanistan’s future, the protection of women’s rights has been a central talking point for all actors in the country and is essential to any potential future peace processes. This project showcases a method that has proven successful in engaging women and men from a variety of backgrounds across … Continued
This project supports the continued existence of independent local media platforms and content, through which Iraqis can engage more effectively in dialogue with local and central government, access accurate information and be more resilient in the face of divisive rumors and sectarian narratives. Implemented by BBC Media Action, Al Mirbad is an example for how … Continued
Embark is a “reverse mentoring” service connecting young, talented refugees with business leaders to build meaningful connections, spotlight the often overlooked potential of migrants, and explore pathways to their fuller inclusion in host economies. Our vision is a future where refugees are acknowledged and well-integrated as vital contributors to host economies. Embark developed through partnership … Continued
Ecological and Multilevel Governance in the Making The Evolution of the ‘Owls Know no Boundaries’ Project The concept of science supporting diplomacy is at the heart of our ecological and multilevel governance project. « Barn Owls Know no Boundaries » project brings people from Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority to work together on solving … Continued
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund is an Abu Dhabi government agency established in the United Arab Emirates almost 10 years ago. It provides financial support to species conservation projects worldwide. The MBZ Fund is globally unique in that it is the only worldwide funding organization that focuses on species as the building blocks … Continued
