Category: Enterpreneurship
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This young entrepreneur gained her independence by launching a phone store
In the heart of Zaghouan, Nassima Ben Jannet has established a phone store. After 3 years working in her brother’s shop, this strong and determined women decided she wanted her independence and launched GSM plus, a store selling phones and accessories, in 2018. Like many young people who decide to embark on the hard path […]
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Baking the best traditional pastries in Zaghouan
At 36 years old, Faiza Riahi has just launched her business for making ‘kaak warka’, a traditional pastry well known in Tunisian, particularly in Zaghouan where it is flavored with floral water from the region’s rose hips, also known as ‘Nesri’. “When I was 20, I had the chance to learn this profession, which over […]
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This woman turned her passion for natural cosmetics into a flourishing business
A delicate aroma of essential oils and the smile of the young entrepreneur Amel Marzouki greet us as we enter her store specialized in natural cosmetics in Jendouba. Passionate about plants, the female business owner launched her brand for essential oils and natural cosmetics in November 2018. After graduating in Science of life and Management […]
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Newsletter July 2019
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This finance graduate saw a gap in the local market for traditional pastries
After several years studying Finance and a master’s degree in Management, Karima Omri struggled to get a job in finance, even though she was top of her class. At 32 years old, she made a 360 degree turn and decided to launch her own bakery. Today she is the proud owner of Dolce Gusto, a […]
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This educator is using HP LIFE to empower students with entrepreneurship skills
With 12 years of experience in IT, Sameh El Mansouri is a university educator at the ISET (L’Institut Supérieur des Etudes Technologiques) in Beja. Passionate about entrepreneurship and everything related to business management, she is very close to her students and enjoys sharing her passion with others through the HP LIFE Club that was launched […]
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From research to practice, INRGREF partners with Mashrou3i to add value to forest heritage
The Mashrou3i project facilitated the signing of an agreement between INRGREF and a young entrepreneur from Ghardimaou in Jendouba region. As part of its business coaching activities, the project Mashrou3i facilitated the signing of an agreement between the National Institute for Research in Rural Engineering, Water and Forests (INRGREF) and Mrs. Maha Kahlaoui, founder of […]
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Success story: Dhouha’s communication agency is a ray of hope in Zarzis
In Zarzis, on the southeastern coast of Tunisia, the role of women has changed over the last few years. Faced with the country’s economic situation and the migration of many young men looking for a better future in other regions of the country or even in Europe, has highlighted the responsible and strong character of […]
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Success story: Bochra launches packaging business to supply Sidi Bouzid’s olive oil producers
It’s early in the morning and Bochra Nciri is busy operating the machines in her workshop. She carefully adjusts the settings on the machines, making sure the plastic bottles fulfil the customers’ needs. In March 2018, after analyzing the local business environment, Bochra decided to launch a plastic manufacturing company in her hometown of Sidi […]
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Success story: Dalila Jemni discovers an oasis of opportunities in date derivatives
The region of Jemna is famous for its excellent quality dates, known locally as ‘Deglet Nour’. As one of Tunisia’s most productive oases, it’s no surprise that Dalila Jemni decided to launch her date derivatives business, Jemni Dattes, here. Born in Jemna, Dalila started her career as an accountant in Kebili before returning to her […]