“4000 Km Untitled” Artistic Bootcamp
"4000 Km Untitled" is an artistic bootcamp aimed at valorizing the African identity through performing and visual arts. The program ran from February 5th to 12th, 2024, at the "No Name" artistic studio lab in Gabes, gathering 5 artists from various regions of Tunisia. During this period, multiple issues were addressed focusing on artistic mediums (body, sound, and light) and research studies, with the aim of exploring the political, economic, social, environmental, and historical impacts affecting the lives of African continent residents, particularly those heading towards the North of the Mediterranean Sea. The initiative also critiques colonial-imposed governance systems and borders that negatively impacted universal human rights. It highlights the shared natural resources and intangible heritage between the North and South of the African continent. Through artistic efforts and field research, an artistic presentation was embodied to translate the dark reality of migration and its ensuing forms of exclusion and discrimination.
Cultural Journalism Bootcamp 01
Danseurs Citoyens Sud organized the “Cultural Journalism Bootcamp 01” between January 29th and February 1st, 2024 at “No Name” artistic studio lab, Gabes, Tunisia. The camp brought together journalists, media professionals, and students interested in the field to promote the exchange of expertise and knowledge.With the assistance of the facilitator Habib Trabelsi, various types of coverage and press sources were discussed, along with communication and interaction techniques in the cultural sector. As part of the camp’s practical aspect, "Danseurs Citoyens Sud" organized a forum on January 31th, 2024. The event brought together a group of artists and journalists in order to employ the sessions’ guidelines and brainstorm effective ways of communication and interaction between both parties. Through this discussion, the idea of establishing links between journalistic work and the cultural field emerged in a manner that corresponds to the expectations and goals of both sides. This initiative essentially seeks to empower and support journalists in enhancing the cultural and artistic scene in southern Tunisia and contributing to the development of cultural journalism as a whole.
MOUHAMED YAHIA GHRIBI
Mouhamed Yahia Ghribi, the founder of Kanhakch, is a young activist who is passionate about journalism, content creation, storytelling, and photography.
RIM BEN JOUIRA
Rim Ben Jouira is a journalist currently employed at a governmental media institution. With over two decades of experience in the field, she has explored diverse educational, cultural, and artistic programs. Presently, she dedicates her expertise to "Radio Sfax FM," where she continues to make meaningful contributions to the media landscape.
AFEF OUEDERNI
Afef Ouederni is a field journalist who has worked in several written, audio, and visual media outlets. Throughout her career, which spans over a decade, she has covered numerous events in Ben Guerden, Medenine, and Tataouine, in addition to migration and refugee issues. She has also covered the proceedings of the Constituent Assembly and the drafting of the 2014 constitution. In the cultural sphere, her work is represented in the form of coverage of festivals and cultural events in the region.
HANEN BENGAIED
Hanen Bengaied is a Tunisian citizen and media enthusiast. She embarked on her journey with "Irada" radio station in Ben Guerdane in 2019, and later with the "Jafara'' radio station, where she is currently active. She has undergone a series of training courses, starting in February 2021 with the "African Center for Journalists and Communicators Training" on decentralization, and most recently with "Mourrasiloun" on fact-checking fake news.
WIEM MKECHRI
Wiem Mkechri, currently pursuing her master's degree in English for media and journalism at the Higher Institute of Languages in Gabes, stands out for her passion for the field. Driven by a strong desire to enhance her skills, she actively seeks diverse learning opportunities. As a motivated lifelong learner, Wiem is always eager to learn and discover new things on every occasion.
ABIR CHAKROUN
Abir Chakroun is a journalist hailing from Sfax with a 20-year experience in the field. Throughout her career, she has excelled as a presenter in various domains such as cultural media, public affairs, youth, and associations. Currently, she is working as a presenter in “Radio Sfax FM”. Despite her extensive professional background, Abir maintains a keen enthusiasm for continuous growth and evolution within her specialty.