It’s a busy day at ABC Formation, a private training center founded by Sondess Amara. Located above a well-known clothing store in the city center of Kairouan, there are classes taking place in the center’s three rooms, one of which is fully equipped for IT courses. With a degree in Medical Biology and five years…

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Entering Haifa Abidi’s distillery for essential oils is like walking into a magical garden. You are immediately welcomed by the delightful scents of flowers from Tunisia. The fresh, uplifting aroma of eucalyptus mingles with the sweet floral fragrance of geranium. Haifa was only 24 years old when she finished her university degree in the Fundamentals…

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The Fast Track final session and awards ceremony took place between 11th – 13th May at the Hotel Nour in Bizerte. It marked the end of a 3-week tour of regional coaching, during which 58 young entrepreneurs from 7 different regions (Kef, Jendouba, Béja, Siliana, Kasserine, Sidi Bouzid and Kairouan) were supported to turn their…

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Unemployment is a major challenge, particularly in Tunisia’s interior regions. However, there are many untapped opportunities in the agri-business sector, offering new hope for local-economic development and job creation. In this context, during April, 58 entrepreneurs from 7 different regions (Kef, Jendouba, Béja, Siliana, Kasserine, Sidi Bouzid and Kairouan) participated in Fast Track, a mentoring…

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With nearly 30 years’ experience, Lotfi Memni is the proud founder of Top Cuisine, a kitchen and storage manufacturer that employs 18 people in the region of Kairouan. Today, like many successful entrepreneurs in Tunisia, Lotfi benefits from the support of Mashrou3i, which has already helped him access finance and expand the business. “Since my…

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During July and August 2017, focus group workshops were held in each of the Mashrou3i project’s 14 target regions. The aim was to collect insights from young people (under 35 years old) to gain a better understanding of the needs of youth and their perception of economic opportunities in their region. The feedback and research…

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In April 2013, Khouloud Jarraya and her father founded the family business “SOTUFER”, a company based in Kairouan that produces a wide range of steel pieces for construction. Khouloud invested in the family business while she was still studying Business English at the University of Languages ​​in Kairouan. “I got involved very early with my…

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Can the region represent a source of wealth creation, economic growth or at least reduce poverty and contribute to equitable distribution, preserving nature and ensuring prosperity for all? This was the theme of the debate in Kairouan on October 26, 2017, to celebrate the International United Nations Day, by teams from PAMPAT and Mashrou3i, both…

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Despite not having the chance to finish high school, Ibticem Boujezza is a very ambitious 32-year-old woman who has been active in civil society for many years. Through her involvement in women’s rights associations, she learned to assert herself and developed skills in handicraft, marketing, hairdressing and beauty. Today, Ibticem is proud to have launched…

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Anis Hamrouni is the Director of Studies and Internships at the Institute for Higher Technological Studies (ISET) in Kairouan. Due to his personal enthusiasm and interest in the Mashrou3i project, ISET Kairouan became the first and largest academic partner to join the entrepreneurship program implemented by UNIDO and funded by USAID, the Italian Cooperation and…

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