Our Mission
MESH aims to create meaningful connections across borders to ensure that no scholar has to work in isolation. We believe that academic freedom is fundamental to human progress, and that every scholar deserves the opportunity to contribute to global knowledge—regardless of their geographical or political circumstances.
What Makes Us Different
While many organizations focus on relocating threatened scholars, MESH recognizes that this isn't always possible or desired. We aim to provide innovative solutions for academics who stay in their home countries, offering two key services:
Secure Mentoring Networks
We aim to connect at-risk scholars with international academic partners through secure communication channels. These partnerships provide:
- Professional collaboration opportunities
- Academic resource access
- Emotional and collegial support
- Integration into global academic communities
Anonymous Publishing Platform (Under Development)
Our blockchain-based publishing system aims to enable scholars to:
- Participate in international academic discourse safely
- Maintain academic integrity through standard peer review processes
- Publish under protected identities while ensuring proper attribution
- Contribute to global scholarship without risking personal safety
Our Impact
Academic freedom restrictions affect over 4 billion people worldwide. MESH works to bridge this gap by:
- Creating sustainable, long-term support structures
- Providing paid mentorship opportunities
- Building lasting international academic relationships
- Advancing knowledge creation in restricted environments
Our Commitment
Unlike traditional volunteer-based academic support systems, MESH aims to operate on a professional model where mentors receive compensation for their work. This ensures:
- Sustainable, long-term support
- High-quality academic collaboration
- Reliable and consistent mentorship
- Professional recognition of support work
Join Our Network
Whether you're a scholar seeking support, an academic interested in becoming a mentor, or an institution wanting to partner with us, MESH welcomes your participation in building a more inclusive and free academic world.
Get in TouchFAQs
Supporting scholars at risk requires understanding. Here are some common questions about how MESH works to safeguard academic freedom through remote mentorship and secure publishing.
MESH is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting scholars at risk around the world. We provide a remote mentorship network and secure publishing channels to empower these scholars to continue their vital work without fear of repercussions in their home countries.
Scholars at risk are those facing threats to their safety, academic freedom, and ability to freely pursue research and teaching due to the nature of their work, their identity, or their peaceful exercise of human rights. This can include scholars experiencing silencing, intimidation, self-censorship, and other debilitating forms of repression in their home countries.
Through our secure network, MESH pairs scholars at risk with supportive academic partners in other countries. These mentors provide guidance, feedback, and a sense of community, helping the at-risk scholars to continue producing high-quality research and scholarship. All communication is kept strictly confidential.
Many scholars at risk cannot publish their work internationally due to the risk of retaliation in their home countries. MESH's blockchain-based publishing system allows these scholars to anonymously submit their work for peer review and publication, without revealing their identities. This protects them from potential consequences.
There are several ways to support MESH's mission:
- Become a mentor and partner with a scholar at risk.
- Contribute funding or resources to sustain our programs.
- Spread awareness about the plight of scholars at risk globally.
- Advocate for policies that protect academic freedom worldwide.
Contact Us
Get in touch with us to learn more or join the movement for academic freedom and equality.