3 Day Egyptian Maker Space - Expanding the Maker Movement
A project in Ann Arbor, MI by Bilal Ghalib000days
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A movement is changing the way we learn and work. Bring a Maker Space to Cairo, help support DIY culture and entrepreneurship!
Backers: 186
Average Pledge Per Backer: $44
Funded: $8,169 of $7,022
Dates: Sep 10th -> Dec 31st (15228 days)
Project By: Bilal Ghalib
Backers: 186
Average Pledge Per Backer: $44
Funded: $8,169 of $7,022
Dates: Sep 10th -> Dec 31st (15228 days)
Project By: Bilal Ghalib
$8,169
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 28 @ 16:48 -0400 GMT
116%
of goal
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Latest News
Stories of makers in the Baghdad - New Project 
August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
GEMSI has been hard at work sharing do it yourself, maker, hacker and entrepreneurial culture in the Middle East! We have some new projects coming up and we'd love to share what your support has helped make happen! We're moving into Baghdad! Our... (Read More)
Need a tee shirt? Also check out GEMSI's progress!
June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! I'm excited to be rolling out some updates on GEMSI's work with you, expect another post soon! If you have not received your shirt please accept my sincere apologies for the delay and slip up. I've been traveling extensively and... (Read More)
What we did on the trip - a video update
January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey peeps! It's been a while. This is Adam Funk posting this time.... I'm the mysterious man who filmed the trip. We've done some awesome stuff, so much more than we expected. Maker Faire Africa was wonderful. Mitch, Bilal, Manal, and others all... (Read More)
Hackerspace meetup in Alexandria was incredible!
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
After the great meetup in Cairo, I didn't expect it could get any better. But in Alexandria 30 people showed up and proved me wrong. They were passionate and excited and no one left. Even 2 hours after the meeting was over people were still mingling... (Read More)
Amazing entrepreneur in Cairo
October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This is Um Wa'ils hand crafted scarf and small bag. And she has an amazing story. A widow with 5 kids and a heart condition. But it hasn't stopped her having a kind loving heart and sharing the work she so obviously loves to do! She has put lots of... (Read More)
Made it to Cairo!
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to each and every one of our backers. We have been talking about the kind hearted people instilling the values of support and love through their donations. It's an incredible movement and I'm so happy to have this update and photo of us... (Read More)
Thanks! We love you. You're making this happen.
September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for pitching in and getting us to 111% of our funding goal! I've attached an image that you're welcome to share on twitter / facebook. Help us share this story and connect with more people as we will be tweeting and uploading... (Read More)
Join the conversation with Mitch and Bilal
September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
In 8 hours at 11am EST you can watch Mitch and Bilal talk about the global hackerspace movement and hear us talk about our plans for the GEMS Initative here: http://bit.ly/qO6JNv Feel free to ask us questions during the QA on... (Read More)
Manal and her art. Thank you $295 donors!
September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Just wanted to share Manal Moussa Jameel's wonderful art with those of you who are backing at the $295 level. Here's her about me so you get a glimpse as to how awesome this lady is: Who is Manal: "My name is Manal Moussa Jameel, an Egyptian... (Read More)
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