Iman Bibars
Global Diaspora Leader at Ashoka
Egypt
Civic & Social Organization
Current
Ashoka, ADEW
Previous
The Association for the Development and Enhancement of Women ADEW
Education
University of Sussex
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connections
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Background
Experience
Global Diaspora Leader
Ashoka
January 2008 – Present (5 years 6 months)All over the world
In addition to my current job of leading the MENA region and being the Diamond leader. Iman also leads Ashoka efforts in engaging the Diaspora communities all over the world
Iman is a professional business development and fundraising expert. She is also active in the Ashoka partnership /relationship management global program
Global Diaspora Leader
Ashoka
January 2008 – Present (5 years 6 months)All over the world
Regional Director for MENA
Ashoka
March 2003 – Present (10 years 4 months)
Through her relentless drive for social innovation, Bibars launched Ashoka Arab World (AAW) in 2003 and since she has raised more than 12 million dollars. It is her job to hobnob with business men and women, philanthropists, and journalists. AAW is a global organization that accelerates social change by identifying and investing in leading social entrepreneurs. Although AAW is one of the youngest Ashoka programs in the world, the program has succeeded in identifying and engaging a relatively large number of Ashoka Fellows (64) from 7 countries. Since 2007, the Levant, Maghreb and Gulf represent 56% of new Ashoka Fellows worldwide.
One of her latest appointments is Global Director of Ashoka’s Global Diaspora (GD) initiative. As director of Ashoka's global effort to engage diasporic communities as investors and partners in the work of the organization, Bibars developed a comprehensive strategy for engaging several key entrepreneurs and diaspora leaders worldwide.
Bibars also launched the Women's Initiative for Social Entrepreneurship (WISE), a program to foster social entrepreneurship among young women, address the challenges that prevent many women in the Arab region from becoming social entrepreneurs, and combat specific challenges faced by existing women social entrepreneurs.
Under Bibars' direction, AAW introduced the model of Collaborative Platforms (CP) as a way to have large-scale and high-impact outcomes. With the Arab uprisings and economic difficulties, Bibars has had to double fundraising efforts to sustain past levels of assistance. In the wake of Arab social unrest, AAW has also launched an expanded internet-based media strategy, to raise awareness among young people in the region, and among prospective international partners, about social entrepreneurship and Ashoka's work via www.ashoka-arab.org. In her ninth year as Director of AAW, Bibars has been calling for support to help shape global entrepreneurial citizens in the region.
Regional Director
Ashoka Arab World
2003 – Present (10 years)
Her tenure with Ashoka is marked with continuously innovative and long-lasting work. Through her relentless drive for social innovation, Bibars launched Ashoka Arab World (AAW) in 2003 and since she has raised more than 12 million dollars. Although AAW is one of the youngest Ashoka programs in the world, the program has succeeded in identifying and engaging a relatively large number of Ashoka Fellows (64) from 7 countries. Since 2007, the Levant, Maghreb and Gulf represent 56% of new Ashoka Fellows worldwide.
Under Bibars' direction, AAW introduced the model of Collaborative Platforms (CP) as a way to have large-scale and high-impact outcomes. As a result, AAW is a part of a wide network of experts in development and community mobilization. With the Arab uprisings and economic difficulties, Bibars has had to double fundraising efforts to sustain past levels of assistance. In the wake of Arab social unrest, AAW has also launched an expanded internet-based media strategy, to raise awareness among young people in the region, and among prospective international partners, about social entrepreneurship and Ashoka's work via www.ashoka-arab.org. In her ninth year as Director of AAW, Bibars has been calling for support to help shape global entrepreneurial citizens in the region.
VP
Ashoka:Innovators for the Public
March 2003 – Present (10 years 4 months)global
Chairperson
ADEW
2000 – Present (13 years)
A visionary for social entrepreneurship and an advocate for women's development for more than 30 years, Dr. Iman Bibars is Vice President of Ashoka Global and Regional Director of Ashoka Arab World. She is an outspoken voice for socio-economic justice and empowerment of underprivileged communities and women, and has worked to heighten national and international awareness of urgent social development issues throughout the Arab World.
She is also the co-founder and current chairperson of the Association for the Development and Enhancement of Women (ADEW), a citizen sector organization that provides credit and legal aid for impoverished female heads of household. Egypt’s very first microfinance organization, ADEW is both an influential grassroots organization and a leading advocate for women's rights, offering an array of programs that speak to the unique needs of the population it serves.
She is the author of several books on gender issues including Victims and Heroines: Women, Welfare and the Egyptian State, and The Women of Tahrir, which details the most recent experiences of women during the Egyptian uprising. Bibars also published one of the first books written in Arabic on US President Barack Obama– Dreams of a Good Fellow.
Chairperson Volunteer
The Association for the Development and Enhancement of Women ADEW
1984 – 2012 (28 years)Egypt and the Middle EASt
In addition to my work for ASHOKA I am a social entrepreneur and have founded ADEW with my friends about 25years ago. I am also a novelist to be and a woman activist
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Languages
Arabic
English
Skills & Expertise
Most endorsed for...
- 80Fundraising
- 41Entrepreneurship
- 36Microfinance
- 34NGOs
- 33Capacity Building
- 26International...
- 24Community Development
- 21Corporate Social...
- 17Philanthropy
- 17Grants
Iman also knows about...
16Public Speaking
15Non-profits
15Strategic Planning
15Program Development
15Social Innovation
12Program Management
11Volunteer Management
10Program Evaluation
9Social Enterprise
9Community Outreach
7Grant Writing
7Policy Analysis
6Sustainability
6Community Organizing
5Civil Society
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Iman 's Bio by her team
Dr. Iman Bibars
ibibars@ashoka.org
A visionary for social entrepreneurship and an advocate for women's development for more than 30 years, Dr. Iman Bibars is Vice President of Ashoka Global and Regional Director of Ashoka Arab World. She is an outspoken voice for socio-economic justice and empowerment of underprivileged communities and women, and has worked to heighten national and ...more
Education
University of Sussex
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Sociology and Anthropology
1995 – 1999
Woodrow Wilson School , Princeton
Mid Career Parvin Fellow, Political Science and Government
1986 – 1988
Recommendations Given (2)
Rami A. Jabbar
Film & Media Director
Rami is an exceptional director. His sharp mind, compelling ethical fiber and professional skill have seen Rami work with leading international organizations, from al-Jazeera to Cadbury's. I would strongly recommend him for anyone seeking to produce documentaries or public awareness campaigns.
June 16, 2011, Iman was Rami's client
Raghda Butros
Fellow
Raghda is an amazing person, very motivated and persistent in achieving her goals and creating a real difference in her community. As a Fellow she has helped nominate other exemplary social entrepreneurs and given back to us, the Ashoka office. I would recommend her as an excellent partner in business or social venture.
March 22, 2009, Iman was with another company when working with Raghda at Ashoka
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Farhat Shah1st
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