yesterday we thought “it’s time to create” at the first active build night in Fikra Space. Fikra’s members came together at IWPR to create and play with the stuff that we have. It’s time to create some new things!! We…
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Why and how YOU can start a hackerspace.
So you want to start a hackerspace? Awesome! Here are some inspiring resources, how-to’s, and models from hackerspace-loving folks around the world to get you started: Firstly, Mitch Altman shares the vision of why hackerspaces are so awesome: how they…
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Murtadha’s Fikra Space Experience: Educating, Community Building & Focused on Kindness
Baghdad, Iraq FEB 2013 Murtadha Al-Tameemi Ever since I first left Iraq in 2007, I’ve been wanting to go back and contribute something to the community. Through the help of GEMSI, a few weeks ago I finally had the chance…
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My Week With the Baghdad Hackerspace Crew
Baghdad – October 29 2012 The GEMSI team split up after Beirut for both safety and visa concerns. Yet a car bomb in Beirut made it clear that neither Baghdad nor Beirut were safe places. We can either ignore the…
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Adventures and Workshops in Baghdad.
Wow, 7 days of events. What a full week in Baghdad! The hackerspace crew formed quickly and soon after our first meeting in Everyday Cafe where Ali Makhzoomi has his DIY public library we started getting a calendar of events…
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Baghdad Hackerspace first meeting .
After working together for a month with Bilal and Susu to help initiate the first hackerspace in Baghdad they finally arrived today. Bilal and Susu have arrived to Baghdad and we all met up immediately to discuss about Baghdad coming Hackerspace…
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Hello Baghdad Hackerspace
Hello, Salih here! I had this idea to help Baghdad First Hackerspace by reaching out to connect the hackerspaces of the world. We have connected with Builds Hakerspace in Boston, Lamba Labs in Beirut and the Maker community in NewYork…
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3D Printing for Designers Workshop at Lamba Labs 27Sep12
Lamba Labs hosts the 3D printing workshop for designers. Go to gemsi.org for more information and check out facebook.com/LambaLabs for more news on Lamba Labs in Beirut Find out more about Gemsi through our twitter @GEMSInitiative Music courtesy of Dr.…
Tagged with: Arduino, Arduino "Computing Platform", Baghdad, Beirut, Cairo, Electronics, Gemsi, Global Entrepreneurship and Maker Space Initiative, Hackerspace, Lamba Labs, Technology
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Lamba Labs “No Excuses” Hackathon Weekend
Lamba Labs member Bassam Jalgha tells us about the “No Excuses” Hackathon Weekend at Lamba Labs Beirut. All the projects completed at the “No Excuses” Hackathon will be displayed at the Alt Lamba Makerspace within Share Conference Beirut sharebeirut.net/en/program Go…
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Gemsi Update from Lamba Labs Beirut 22 Sept 2012
Gemsi checks in on our actions in Beirut and prepares for our two day “No Excuses” hackathon. All the projects completed at the “No Excuses” Hackathon will be displayed at the Alt Lamba Makerspace within Share Conference Beirut sharebeirut.net/en/program Go…
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