Category: Success Stories
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Beekeeping over time, facing challenges
In Sbeïtla, a town listed in the historical and archaeological heritage of the governorate of Kasserine, Adel Bouzidi has chosen to use an agricultural field for another venture: beekeeping. Born from a passion that has been passed down from father to son for three generations, Adel’s beekeeping ambitions led the young entrepreneur to install his […]
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The Healing Power of Bees
“The bee is essential for life. She is work, health, renewal and well-being, she is resilience. She is like the mother who looks after younger generations. That is why it is essential to take care of it and value its product.” These words reflect the passion but also the challenges Faten Oueslati, a young beekeeper […]
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Mashrou3i in Focus: Global Ambitions
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Enhancing capacity to meet international standards
The Gulf of Gabes represents a major anchor point for fishermen in the southern regions of Tunisia. The city of Zarzis is also one of the most important fishing and exporting ports in the country. It therefore comes as no surprise that Gulf Union Marine Products (GUMP), a company specialized in canned crab production, decided […]
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Eco Natura – ensuring quality and sustainability
Ain Draham is known for its cool climate, hot springs, the high perched village and its rich and varied plant heritage. Here, in this land of her ancestors, Hend Azizi chose at 29 years old, to launch her business: “EcoNatura”, a processing unit for medicinal plants and local products. Hend was born and raised in […]
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Agrimesti gets organic seal of approval
In recent years, prickly pear seed oil has proved an undeniable opportunity for Tunisian firms and many are already accessing international markets. Highly prized for its anti-aging and digestion benefits, the prickly pear can be transformed into several derivative products such as oil and powder, whose effectiveness depends on their quality. Launched in 2019 in […]
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Leading climate action in Sidi Bouzid
In a world where men still dominate industrial activities, Imen Jabli, a young engineer from Sidi Bouzid, proves that thanks to her skills and ambition, a woman can not only lead a successful business, but also have a positive impact on her environment and promote sustainable development. At only 30 years old, Imen is the […]
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Analyna confection – custodian of the oases
Naouel Hammi was born and raised in the palm grove of Tozeur – a tourism region which generates its income mainly from dates and oasis agriculture. Naouel is a housewife and mother of three. Three years ago, at 42-year-old, she decided to fulfill an old dream. Like many strong women in the south of Tunisia, […]
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Flophoria – the female-led business promoting Tunisia’s biodiversity
Thbainia, a mountainous region of Ain Draham in northwestern Tunisia, is renowned for its pine and oak forests. It’s a popular area among nature lovers and hikers, but it in recent years land degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change are threatening the sustainability of the forests. Determined to safeguard the region’s unique plant species, 27 year […]
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Empowering women in the date palm value chain in Kebili
Southern Tunisia is predominantly a male-dominated society where women are expected to devote themselves to the household and family. These gender inequalities often restrict the ambitions of women to start and run a business. However, there are a growing number of women entrepreneurs, like Mbarka Jellouli, who are challenging these stereotypes. Mbarka Jellouli’s first challenge […]