By John Lee. Oxfam's Iraq Response Innovation Lab has shared a video summarizing the pitching event for one of its incubations under the GoGreen initiative for promoting social innovation. This is the first Social Enterprise incubation in Iraq with the participation of local NGOs. Please click here to view more information on the following businesses: […]
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UNESCO Strengthens Iraq's Online Distance Learning
UNESCO strengthens MoE Iraq's capacities in online distance learning to respond to COVID-19 The closure of schools and disruption to learning brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the need to utilize online and distance modes of learning to promote learning continuity. Distance learning, known synonymously as online learning or e-learning, serves as a […]
Caliburn Donates $250k to American Uni Sulaimani (AUIS)
Caliburn International Donates $250,000 to American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) Caliburn International has announced its intention to commit an initial $250,000 toward a new scholarship campaign with the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS). The campaign, called "We Share the Future," will raise money to provide students from diverse communities across Iraq with access […]
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Global Solidarity Needed for Iraq's Vulnerable Children
From Iraq Solidarity News (Al-Thawra). Re-published with permission by Iraq Business News. In this conversation with Liz McRae, Hussein Al-alak hears about the efforts which the Iraqi Children Foundation have been undertaking, during the course of the Covid-19 pandemic. Liz McRae is the Executive Director of the Iraqi Children Foundation. Can you tell us about […]
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UNDP Accelerator Lab tackling Development Challenges in Iraq
New Era of Mapping Digital Local Solutions to Tackle Development Challenges in Iraq by UNDP Accelerator Lab Humans have continuously developed means to adapt, progress, and face daily challenges. Today, we call these means "technology", and we use it daily to communicate, learn, work, and connect to the outside world. Technology has continued to develop, […]
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Dr. Rafid Aziz Joins Board of Iraqi Children Foundation
Dr. Rafid Aziz Joins Board of Directors of Iraqi Children Foundation The Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF) is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Rafid Aziz (pictured), President of the United Iraqi Medical Association in the United Kingdom, to join the ICF Board of Directors. Grant Felgenhauer, ICF Board Chairman, said: "ICF has pledged in […]
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The Station launches Entrepreneurship Program in Mosul
With the support of Asiacell, The Station Foundation is currently implementing I'dad program as part of the services provided to entrepreneurs, university students, and recent graduates. The program aims to prepare some trainers from the city of Mosul in the fields of entrepreneurship and design thinking in all its stages through intensive training which lasted […]
Want to be Good News to an Iraqi Child?
By Editor on 6th May 2021 in Healthcare, Iraq Education and Training News, Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraq Oil & Gas News
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In Conversation with Carol Isaacs, author of The Wolf of Baghdad
From Iraq Solidarity News (Al-Thawra). Re-published with permission by Iraq Business News. Regular readers [of Iraq Solidarity News] will be familiar with the story of The Wolf of Baghdad by Carol Isaacs. Through Carol's graphic memoir, The Wolf of Baghdad has introduced new people to a 20th century experience by Iraq's Jewish community, which is […]
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UNESCO trains Police on Dangers to Iraqi Women Journalists
UNESCO Iraq trains female police officers to respond to the dangers and threats facing Iraqi women journalists Within the multi-donor program MDP grant, UNESCO Iraq Office, CI, organized a three-day training course targeting 18 police officers from the Crimes Against Journalists Investigation Unit. This session comes as part of UNESCO's efforts to strengthen the national […]
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Iraq launches New Educational TV Channel
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Education has launched Madrasty, a new educational TV channel. The channel will be broadcast via satellite from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. There will also be a facility for students to contact their teachers by phone. The Head of Iraq Educational TV, Ahmed Adil, said the new […]
Italy, UNOPS to provide Services for Returnees in Sinjar
By Editor on 13th March 2021 in Construction & Engineering In Iraq, Healthcare, Iraq Education and Training News
AICS and UNOPS Partner to Rehabilitate the Basic Services for Returnees in Sinjar, Iraq The Italian Cooperation and UNOPS launched a new project to support the Government of Iraq in rehabilitating basic services to returnees in Sinjar. The project will support the Government of Iraq in rehabilitating the basic water services for returnees in Sinjar […]