Belfallegui Bootcamp: Empowering Southern Tunisia’s Marginalized Communities

From 14 to 17 February, we had the privilege of hosting the Belfallegui Bootcamp – a unique opportunity to engage with hard-to-reach older people in the south of Tunisia and discuss the problems facing their communities. Led by expert facilitator Houcine Rhili, the bootcamp was a resounding success, with participants sharing their experiences, learning from others, and brainstorming innovative solutions to the challenges facing their communities.

The Belfallegui Bootcamp aimed to open a safe space among hard-to-reach communities, particularly the elderly population, in the four southern regions of Gabes, Medenine, Tataouine, and Sfax. Through open and honest dialogue, we hoped to motivate these communities to share their viewpoints and take an active role in shaping their regions’s destiny.

The bootcamp was held in four different regions: Matmata in Gabes, Ezzahra in Tataouine, Medenine City, and Sfax City. Each session involved interactive discussions and activities, led by experienced facilitator Houcine Rhili. Participants had the opportunity to share their experiences, learn from others, and brainstorm innovative solutions to the challenges facing their community.

In conclusion the Belfallegui Bootcamp was an incredible opportunity to empower Tunisia’s marginalized communities and promote open dialogue. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to facilitator Houcine Rhili for his expertise and guidance, as well as to all the participants who made this event such a success. We hope to build on this momentum and continue working towards a brighter future for all of Tunisia’s communities. Stay tuned for updates on future events and initiatives!