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Mostabali 2017/2018

Why applying?

You want to change something in your surrounding, but you don‘t know exactly what. You want to do something good for others, but don‘t know how. You want to learn and develop, but not from books. You want to be and work together with like minded people, but can‘t find them.

The Mosta9bali program might be the place to be for you!

Mosta9bali empowers Tunisian youth age 18-23, from Gabes Region, to be active citizens and change-makers in their communities. This year, the program will focus on elements of inclusion of the youth, communities, society, and beyond. Up to 30 young change-makers will kick-off the program in October 2017 to:

• Connect with other young change-makers from Gabes
• Gain and exchange knowledge about topics such as inclusion, shaping the community, project management, and active citizenship
• Dream, plan, and implement innovative solutions to local community challenges
• Get support from a network of peers, mentors, trainers, and partners
• Strengthen the quality and impact of work done at the local level
• Co-create an Tunisiann network of young, passionate change-makers

Mosta9bali participants must make a commitment to attend all three seminars of the program:

• Kick off seminar, 20-26 October 2017
• Project Management seminar, 9–15 December 2017
• Evaluation seminar, approx. March/April 2018

Language: All sessions will be offered in Arabic. Want to improve your English? For those who are interested, some sessions in the seminar will be available in either English or Arabic. Those who would like to attend English sessions must complete the application in English to demonstrate your level of proficiency.

Cost: Accommodation, food & transportation will be covered for all participants during the seminars.

What does a Mosta9bali participant look like?

Mosta9bali participants represent different backgrounds, levels of education, and mind-sets. They come from Gabes Region. They are all connected through a desire and a drive to have a positive social impact in their communities.

What benefits and resources will Mosta9bali participants have access to on completion of the program?

On completion of the program, participants become alumni. How can we describe Mosta9bali alumni?

• They have implemented projects in their communities that have a BIG social impact
• They are qualified in project management
• They are leaders and volunteers in their communities, universities, and networks
• They have access to the Mosta9bali network – including local and international training opportunities, connection to local NGOs or incubators to continue to support their projects or learning goal

About Mosta9bali Program

The Mosta9bali program is running in two regions of Tunisia – on Djerba and in the Gabes Region.

The overall goal of Mosta9bali is to anchor a democratic culture in the society

• by supporting the youth in unfolding their potential as solution makers in their communities,
• by training them in soft and management skills,
• by empowering them through learning by doing in self developed community initiatives and
• by raising their self-confidence.

Program Partners

About AJEM-Association Jlij pour l’Environment Marin

We work on strengthening the skills of local associations in communication techniques and conflict management, on citizen relations with the municipality, waste management, promoting eco-tourism, etc.

About Gabes Action Association

We see ourselves as an alternative to the concretization of ideas, a non-political and democratic structure of civil society in Gabes. Our vision is a democratic, prosperous and sustainable society. We participate in sustainable development, particularly in the Gabes region, develop the principles of citizenship and volunteerism, disseminate human rights values and establish collaborative links with other Tunisian and foreign organizations.

About MitOst

We connect active citizens in an open and diverse network in Europe and its neighboring   regions. We encourage activities and implement programmes which foster cultural exchange, active citizenship, social cohesion and sustainable urban and rural development – beyond cultural, sectoral or linguistic borders. More information on www.mitost.org

About Theodor Heuss Kolleg

We are an innovation hub for democratic citizenship and diversity. Our vision is democratic societies where citizens are active participating in solving societal problems and see diversity as an enrichment in Europe and its neighbor regions. We empower, qualify and inspire change makers to foster democratic acting, active citizenship and a positive attitude towards diversity in Europe and its neighbor regions. More information on www.theodor-heuss-kolleg.de