Application for M&E Expert
DANSEURS CITOYENS SUD invites an experienced M&E Expert to be part in our team. Objective: The selected M&E Officer will be tasked with developing the organization's monitoring and evaluation system. The goal is to establish an efficient system that enables us to track progress, measure impact, and make data-driven decisions. Description TDR APPLY Description DANSEURS CITOYENS SUD invites an experienced M&E Expert to be part in our team.Objective:The selected M&E Officer will be tasked with developing the organization’s monitoring and evaluation system. The goal is to establish an efficient system that enables us to track progress, measure impact, and make data-driven decisions.For more details check the TDR (in french).To submit click on Apply.Deadline for submitting applications: August 11, 2023, at midnight.Method of submitting the application:All documents should be sent in PDF format in a single file (FullName.pdf). If the file is too large, the use of a service like WeTransfer is allowed. TDR APPLY Full Name Your email Your Phone Number Curriculum Vitae Educational Proposal Describing The Approach To Training (optional) Δ
Art as a means of advocating for women under abuse
How important is it to engage women’s cause in the realm of dance generally and in Misahat Noon’s Project particularly? A question that we touched upon in Misahat Podcast with our guest, the American dance choreographer “Heather Harrington” whose experience included valuable collaborations with choreographers from the MENA region to raise awareness towards violence against women. Misahat Noon is a project implemented by DCS and supported by the US Embassy in Tunisia. It maily seeks to fight for the rights of women under abuse. Our guest asserted that her contribution was inspired by the American modern dance teacher “Martha Graham” who managed to revolutionize the world of dance with her innovative and individualistic techniques and sought to empower females. In January 2023, our guest had closely assisted a group of dancers in the context of an Art Bootcamp in Tataouine aimed at uncovering social discriminatory and violent practices. During the workshops, Heather highlighted the importance of engaging dancers in stimulating discussions and debates that delved into thought-provoking topics such as violence, gender, religion, and power. These conversations provided an opportunity for participants coming from different backgrounds to explore and analyze the complex dynamics of these issues both locally and internationally. By opening up such
The role of art in fostering civic engagement
Art is widely recognized as a powerful tool for promoting civic participation and fostering social cohesion, a principle that lies at the core of the "Misahat Mushtaraka" program implemented by « Dancers Citizens South » organization. This project aims to create a safe space built on collaboration among different components of civil society and seeks to consolidate individual rights and freedoms. In the same context, this podcast features Mr. Houssin Rhili, a specialist in development and resource management at the Faculty of Science in Tunis, and Mr. Ahmed Guerfel, a professional artist and Executive Director of DCS organization. This dialogue addressed the role of art in raising awareness about contemporary social, economic, and cultural issues, as well as the importance of networking a large number of associations to integrate the youth in public affairs. Mr. Houssin Rhili highlighted the outcomes of « Misahat Mushtaka » project during the period from June 2022 to June 2023 which included a series of initiatives. The most significant among them were invading public spaces through street art performances in five southeastern regions and panel discussions in cafés, with a strong focus on Art Bootcamps. For years, our guest has been committed to solidifying the principle of
EVALUATION FORUM OF “MISAHAT MUSHTARAKA” PROGRAM’S FIRST YEAR
In the realm of fostering social change and sustainable development, partnerships between (CSOs) and artists play a crucial role. That's why in our Program Misahat Mushtaraka we tend to strenghthen these alliances to get the power to bring about innovative solutions and inspire community engagement. Between 16 & 18 of June 2023, the Evaluation Forum held in Southeast Tunisia took place, involving 15 NGOs who worked with us during the whole year (in the regions of Sfax, Gabes, Medenine, Djerba & Tataouine) with nine artists, aimed to assess the outcomes of the program and create a platform for reflection, discussion, and the generation of innovative ideas for future initiatives. The workshop objectives were established, paving the way for an engaging exploration of the project's process and main outcomes. A critical focus of the session revolved around the current state of CSOs in Tunisia, particularly in the southern region. The discussions shed light on the challenges faced by these organizations in engaging with their local communities. Notably, the session also provided a platform for artists to share their experiences from the artistic bootcamp held during the year. Presenting an opportunity to foster collaboration between CSOs and artists. Through brainstorming sessions, participants
AYMEN GHARBI
Aymen Gharbi is an architect, curator and culture producer, living and working in the Medina of Tunis. His curatorial practice has been dedicated to contemporary art in dialogue with cultural heritage since 2016. With a background as architect and cultural heritage researcher, he has been directing light and media art projects in Tunisia as well as in Jordan and Mali. In his PHD research, teaching, and training, he features cross-language approaches to develop a Tunisian vocabulary to communicate and mediate contemporary art projects in the Tunisian dialect.
ASSEM BETTOUHAMI
Assem Bettouhami is a young Tunisian artist, actor, dancer, and director based in Tunis. He obtained a master's degree in "games and staging" from the Institute of Dramatic Art of Tunis (ISAD) with a focus on researching the body. Influenced by Eugenio Barba's Anthropologie Théâtrale, Assem is passionate about theater, contemporary dance, and circus arts, combining them to create captivating performances. His artistic pursuits exemplify a commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring the expressive potential of the human body.
AMIR SABRA
A Palestinian dancer and choreographer currently working as the artistic director of Stereo 48. His dance began in 2008, with an identity band in Askar camp. In 2015, he worked with the Belgian company “Les ballet c de la b” in the joint Abdelmohsen Kattan Foundation and Belgian Flemish Theater KVS dance show. He worked with local and international dance companies such as Farah Saleh (Palestine), Saraya Ramallah (Palestine) and Pokemon (France). Catherine Young Dance (Ireland), Liz Roche Dance Company (Ireland). Amir designed a collection of works with Stereo 48 such as Hip Hop Gigs 2017, until spring 2018, Journey to Jerusalem 2019, False Awakening 2020. The final work is What Happened Behind the Curtain 2022, which received the Technical Award at the Danse Élargie Festival in Paris.
SAOUSSEN BACCAR
Her love for dancing began when she was little. She grew up listening to R&B music and found inspiration in the performances of artists like Ciara, Beyoncé, Shakira, and Missy Elliott in their music videos. At the age of 12, she started taking modern dance and gymnastics classes. Later on, she joined the Sihem Belkhoudja company, where she spent four years attending classes in hip-hop, modern, and contemporary dance. Afterward, her curiosity led her to explore a new dance style, and she began taking bachata dance lessons. Eventually, she even started assisting her partner in teaching others. Concurrently, she became a member of an afro dance crew, immersing herself in the art of afro dance and performing with them on stage. Currently, she actively practices and performs as an afro and latino dancer. However, she remains open to new experiences, challenges, and the opportunity to acquire new skills.
BEYA BEN ABDALLAH
Through her abounding dancing skills, Beya Ben Abdallah sublimely creates a unique sense of style. The latter is an infusion of gymnastics, contemporary dance and Sufi dance; making her all-around and adaptable. Although she is only 19 years old living in Sfax, where dance occasions are hardly occuring, she stands a ground of blooming as she continuously participates in regional dance competitions and training workshops.
GHASSEN MRABET
Ghassen Mrabet is an actor and director with a bachelor’s degree in theater from the pilot high school of arts el omrane(2018). graduate of the higher institute of art Tunis drama (2022). he got the best graduation project in his class, where he adapted Johann Goethe’s Faust play “Blood Deal” framed by Dr. Moez Mrabet, which he presented at the Science Day Forum and the Carthage Theater Days session 23. He also received the best graduation thesis entitled “Political Theater Manifestations in Tunisian Theater Experiences. Yahia Yaïch by Fadhel Jaibi as a paradigm framed by Dr. Moez Mrabet.In addition to his academic career, Ghassen Mrabet was the Director General of the 2nd edition of the mc2 Junior Festival, he also directed and produced Let Me Dream, which premiered at the 39th anniversary of the founding of the Tunisian academy Beït al-Hikma (2022) and in the space of B7L9 Art Station produced by the Kamal Lazaar Foundation