Passionate about arts and design, Halima Chihaoui started her entrepreneurial career at 30 years old by launching Zorkand Shop, a decorative painting workshop. “My passion for painting began long before I graduated in interior design in 2008,” said Halima. “I like to customize fabrics, pottery and even wooden tools by painting a pattern that gives…

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In 2017, Farhat Bennasr launched a manufacturing unit for wooden furniture in Faouar, a small village in the region of Kebili. After getting certified in carpentry at the Vocational Training School of Kebili in 2003, Farhat started his professional career as an employee for several different carpentry firms in Kebili, Gabes and Sfax. In 2016,…

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Kef on January 25, 2018 To raise awareness of the Mashrou3i project, an Information Day was held on January 25, at the Dahmani Training Center. The session was moderated by Abbes Boulaabi, HP LIFE Coordinator for Northern regions and Mariem Mannai, HP LIFE Trainer. During this day, nearly 50 young students in industrial maintenance, air…

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At 29 years old, Najla Riahi has opened a dental office for prosthetic services in Gabes with a total investment of more than 216,000 Tunisian Dinars. After completing her studies in dentistry, Najla had a clear path laid out in front of her, but she soon realized that she wanted to be her own boss. “People…

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In August 2017, Mbarka launched Perla, a jewellery business in her hometown of Kebili. Mbarka’s incredible optimism and focus has enabled her to overcome the challenges life has thrown her way and to successfully transform her passion into her profession. “Making jewellery requires a lot of patience,” explained Mbarka. “I work on each individual piece…

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The phones are busy in Imen Hamada’s call centre, which is based in Degueche in the governorate of Tozeur. In 2017, with the help of Mashrou3i, the 29-year-old strengthened and expanded her business, which now provides employment to 30 people. “After graduating in IT Networks in 2010, I started researching the operation of call centers…

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Over the last decade, internet radio as a medium has grown enormously in popularity as listeners embrace newer, more portable playback devices and can tune into their favorite stations from anywhere in the world at their convenience. In 2017, Habiba launched El Manaret 12 FM, the first internet radio station targeting the youth of Kebilli…

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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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Dates are an important typical product of Tunisia, popular across the globe for their health benefits and delicious caramel flavor. For 27-year-old Nada, they are also the main ingredient of her innovative business NADA DATTES, which already provides employment to 34 people in her community. Nada fondly remembers her childhood, helping her uncle, a subcontractor…

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Young entrepreneurs and start-ups learn more about effective environmental and energy management, as well as current regulations in Tunisia. Within the framework of the Mashrou3i project, a workshop was held on “Environmental and Energy Techniques” between 16 and 17 January 2018 at the Itropika Hotel in Tabarka. It was moderated by Bechir Ben Rejeb, the…

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