Tag: Woman entrepreneur
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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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Bringing excellence to education in Kairouan
In a brand new three-story building near the center of Kairouan, in one of the most populated areas of the city, Ihsen Sghaier launched Pythagore, a private high school for children in the region. “My school is a bit special. I created it just as I imagined, drawing on all the pros and removing the […]
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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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From farm to fork – journalist turns a passion into a blooming business
USAID Mashrou3i supports aspiring entrepreneurs in the main stages of their business creation and development, helping them to turn their idea into a reality and make it viable. Sonia Ibidhi, a journalist turned agripreneur in the surrounding highlands of Tabarka, is one example. “When I was a little girl, my dream was to become a […]
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Ambassador of the United States to tunisia shows support to young entrepreneurs in Jendouba
On December 4, 2019 His Excellency the Ambassador of the United States to Tunisia, Donald Blome, visited a young agripreneur and beneficiary of the USAID Mashrou3i project. During the visit to Jendouba, His Excellency and representatives of USAID (United States Agency for International Development), met Hayfa Khalfaoui, a young beneficiary of the Mashrou3i project. The […]
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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 […]