While I was in Baghdad, Iraq in November 2011 there was a conference called, “Making the Impossible Possible.” I was given an invitation to attend, but our schedule did not permit. Regardless, the event was a milestone of HOPE for precious Iraq. There will be another TEDx event in Baghdad in 2012. I would LOVE to attend.
In the meantime, I think their videos and related videos provide a great view into the GOOD happening in Iraq. Please do not let your hearts be overwhelmed by what you hear in the news about Iraq. Dare to have outrageous HOPE for Iraq. Direct your thoughts and prayers toward optimistic growth in Iraq. The people of Iraq need your advocacy, not that you would write them off as hopeless, but rather champion them as HOPE-ful despite the look of things.
There is always hope.
Great Memories from TEDx Baghdad 2011
ICARE’s video for TEDx Baghdad 2011
Baghdad . . . the city of peace
The TEDx Baghdad website
Come believe with me. 
Hi Dawn this is a very late reply to your post, but thanks so much for seeing it like we, TEDxBaghdad team, see things. We will have TEDxBaghdad in 2012 again and we keep continuing as you said “to have outrageous HOPE for Iraq”. Do let us know if you will be there again later this year. Many thanks!
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Thanks! I love your hope for Iraq! Keep up the courageous work!
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