Idea

About Us

Youth represent 70 percent of Tunisia’s population, and in the waves of radical transformation that have occurred in the last decade, Tunisia’s youth have had the critical opportunity to make positive change in their local communities and decide the future of Tunisia.

Mosta9bali (pronounced Mostaqbali) is a program which aims to empower youth to become problem solvers in their own local communities, drive positive change through diversity, and shape the future of Tunisia as a democratic and inclusive community. Too often, youth have been left out of the conversation about Tunisia’s future and have been treated as a problem in itself—We see youth as the solution, with the potential to unlock opportunities and the passion and energy to inspire and drive development in their communities.

A more democratic and inclusive Tunisia

Mission & Vision

Mosta9bali envisions a more democratic and inclusive Tunisia, built by youth who choose to act today to bring positive change for tomorrow. Driven by the values of transparency, openness, trust, diversity, self-determination and equality, Mosta9bali aims to support youth in initiating and participating in social development through social responsibility and democratic acting.

Focusing on the potential of each individual, Mosta9bali believes in empowering and enabling youth to make the change in their own ways, while developing both personally and professionally.

Partners

Mosta9bali is a collaboration between MitOst e.V. (Berlin, Germany), Gabes Action (Gabes, Tunisia), and AJEM-Association Jlij pour l’Environment Marin (Djerba, Tunisia).

MitOst e.V.

MitOst is an NGO which aims to be an innovative hub for democratic citizenship and diversity. Its program, the Theodor- Heuss-Kolleg (THK), provides a framework and support for over 20 active-citizenship programs like Mosta9bali, in Europe, North Africa, and Russia.

Find out more about MitOst and the Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg by visiting their website here: www.theodor-heuss-kolleg.de

Gabes Action

Gabes Action is an association dedicated to sustainable development, volunteerism, active-citizenship, democratic development and the support of human rights, in the governorate of Gabes, Tunisia. In addition to its other activities in the region, Gabes Action is the local host of the Gabes line of the Mosta9bali program.

Find out more about Gabes Action by following its Facebook page here: facebook.com/Association.Gabes.Action

Association Jlij pour l’Environment Marin (AJEM)

The Association Jlij pour l’Environment Marin (AJEM), based in Djerba, Tunisia, works on protecting the environment and the sea, and on promoting sustainable tourism and active-citizenship, particularly among young people and women. Along with this work, AJEM hosts the Djerba line of the Mosta9bali program.

Find out more about AJEM by following its Facebook page here: facebook.com/ajem.ellita