Category: Women Entreprenuers
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Women’s Day Tunisia – 13 August
To mark Women’s Day in Tunisia, join us in celebrating the contribution of women entrepreneurs. Mashrou3i fosters an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem Entrepreneurship in Tunisia is still dominated by men. Women struggle to be recognized for their talents, skills or even knowledge. But a growing number of women, are daring to break the bias and […]
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Mashrou3i in Focus: Women Entrepreneurs Driving Change
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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 […]
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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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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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Services for a unique ecosystem
Entrepreneurs in Southern Tunisia face a unique set of challenges; from navigating underdeveloped infrastructure to accessing information or surviving the business slow-down during the scorching summer. Yet there is rising optimism among local small business owners, including those supported by the USAID-funded Mashrou3i project, who are taking advantage of the region’s diverse untapped opportunities. With […]
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Mashrou3i In Focus: Women Entrepreneurs