
We don't do traditional activism - our projects are innovative and radical. We develop cutting-edge research and apply new methodologies and a rigorous theory of change to the root causes of problems.
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We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the people of Syria on their liberation from the Assad regime. Read our full statement here:... read more
Kawaakibi Foundation congratulates the people of Syria on their liberation from the Assad regime after 14 years of resistance. This historic moment marks the dawn of a new chapter in their courageous struggle for freedom and dignity. For 54 years, the Syrian people were held hostage to the Assad regime,... read more
Welcome to Kawaakibi Foundation’s November newsletter! This month we've collated some opinions from Middle East observers on the upcoming U.S. elections, and its implications on Palestine, Lebanon and both Muslim and Arab voters. Kawaakibi will also be hosting an online event on November 12th on the... read more
I was sitting in my dentist's chair when I received a message from my wife: "They are bombing us." The roads I’m so used to driving became treacherous as airstrikes rang out around me, some as close as 500 metres from my home. Within hours,... read more
This week US President Donald Trump said that he plans to take over Gaza, forcibly removing its Palestinian population to make way for a “Riviera of the Middle East”. This plan has no real chance of happening, but could jeopardise the ceasefire and hostage deal, and further destabilise the region.... read more
As Trump begins his second term as President, the global rise of right-wing populism has never been more dangerous. Global shifts towards right-wing populism are symptoms of deeper, interconnected forces that have been reshaping our economies, societies, and politics for decades.... read more
Sixteen years ago, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin set in motion a paradigm shift by launching the Bitcoin blockchain and publishing its first block— known as the "genesis block." Today, Bitcoin represents a critical lifeline for civil society in repressive contexts.... read more
The International Criminal Court unanimously decided to reject Israel's challenge to the Court’s jurisdiction.... read more