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Citizenship education in Tunisia – A photo feature

Citizenship education has become central to the field of adult education. DVV International’s work in North Africa is based on the four pillars of citizenship education: learning to know, learning to be, learning to live together, and learning to do. This work has now been translated into a photo feature recounting the journey of champions of citizenship education in Tunisia.

Nabila dries chilli peppers before processing them into harissa paste. DVV International. ©Augustin Le Gall
Nabila dries chilli peppers before processing them into harissa paste. ©Augustin Le Gall

Citizenship education in Tunisia – A photo feature

Citizenship education has become central to the field of adult education. Initially relatively small (confined to civic education at the end of the 18th century), it now encompasses a significant number of themes that correspond to the realities of adult learning and the important initiatives they involve. Thus, at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the invitation to all people to play an active role, both locally and globally, to deal with the problems facing the planet and solve them.

However, while the field of formal education receives significant attention regarding citizenship education, the same is not true for non-formal education. The international community also agrees that the focus must be on adult citizenship education and has thus made it the main theme of the Seventh International Conference for Adult Education (CONFINTEA) to be held in Morocco in 2022.

Throughout its history, DVV International has focused its work on adult education systems that place importance on citizenship education. DVV International’s work in North Africa is based on the four pillars of citizenship education: learning to know, learning to be, learning to live together, and learning to do. This work has now been translated into a photo feature recounting the journey of champions of citizenship education in Tunisia: those who contribute, at their level, to a better community, a better society, and a better world.

Get to know the stories of Francis, Fatma, and Nabila!

Francis

Francis at home in Nour Jaafer. Francis left Ivory Coast for Tunisia in 2018. He had several jobs (restaurants, construction...) before he had an accident on a building site. Today, he has decided to settle permanently in Tunisia. In order to better integrate into Tunisian society, he took part in Tunisian language courses organised by the Association for Leadership and Development in Africa (ALDA). In order to stabilise his living situation, it is primarily important for him to regulate his administrative status in Tunisia and to participate in local life and dialogue with Tunisians. DVV International. ©Augustin Le Gall
Francis at home in Nour Jaafer. Francis left Ivory Coast in 2018 for Tunisia. He had several jobs (restaurants, construction...) before having an accident on a construction site. Today, he has decided to permanently settle in Tunisia. In order to integrate more easily into Tunisian society, he participated in Tunisian language courses organised by the Association for Leadership and Development in Africa (ALDA). For him, stabilizing his situation requires, first of all, the regularisation of his administrative situation in Tunisia as well as participation in local life and dialogue with Tunisians. ©Augustin Le Gall
Along with a dozen other Ivorians, Francis is taking part in a training programme to become an industrial welder, which is funded by the ALDA association. Learning new professional activities will enable Francis to further develop his skills in sought-after professions. After all, work is also an important factor for integration in Tunisia. DVV International. ©Augustin Le Gall
With a dozen other Ivoirians, Francis is taking part in his first day of training in industrial welding, financed by the ALDA association. For Francis, learning new professional activities will allow him to develop his skills in jobs that are in high demand. Work is also an important factor for integration in Tunisia. ©Augustin Le Gall
Francis is a volunteer with the association of Ivorians in Tunisia. He discusses his experiences in his neighbourhood of Nour Jaafer with members of the association. Tensions and conflicts arise between the Ivorian community and the Tunisians. For Francis, it is important to sensitise the Ivorians to seek dialogue with the Tunisians when problems arise. DVV International. ©Augustin Le Gall
Francis is a volunteer in the Association of Ivoirians in Tunisia. With members of the association, he discusses his experience in his district of Nour Jaafer. Many tensions or conflicts can arise between the Ivoirian community and Tunisians. For Francis, it is important to raise awareness among Ivoirians to promote dialogue during problems in the neighbourhoods where the community lives. ©Augustin Le Gall

Fatma

Fatma lives on a farm located in the small village of Bayoub, four kilometers away from the adult education centre of Frinine, which she commutes to every day on foot. For two years, Fatma participated in literacy classes to learn the basics of reading and writing. She then launched a beekeeping project to develop quality certified organic honey. ©Augustin Le Gall
Fatma lives on a farm located in the small village of Bayoub, four kilometers away from the adult education centre of Frinine, which she commutes to every day on foot. For two years, Fatma participated in literacy classes to learn the basics of reading and writing. She then launched a beekeeping project to develop quality certified organic honey. ©Augustin Le Gall
The trainer shows the learners how to properly maintain the hives and ensure the good health of the bees. The choice of a location and the quality of the environment are essential to maintain a quality beehive. ©Augustin Le Gall
The trainer shows the learners how to properly maintain the hives and ensure the good health of the bees. The choice of a location and the quality of the environment are essential to maintain a quality beehive. ©Augustin Le Gall
Fatma checking on the health of the bees in her hives. Fatma knows that bees are very important for biodiversity. Their major role in the pollination of crops and wildflowers makes them an essential element for the survival of humans. ©Augustin Le Gall
Fatma checking on the health of the bees in her hives. Fatma knows that bees are very important for biodiversity. Their major role in the pollination of crops and wildflowers makes them an essential element for the survival of humans. ©Augustin Le Gall

Nabila

Nabila drying the grains of couscous on the roof of her house in Nâassen. Nabila has never been to school. She learned to read and write at the agricultural centre of Chbedda, then decided to embark on the business of handicrafts. She sells her wares in the markets or to the local traders. This profitable activity has allowed her to become financially independent and to provide for her family’s needs. ©Augustin Le Gall
Nabila drying the grains of couscous on the roof of her house in Nâassen. Nabila has never been to school. She learned to read and write at the agricultural centre of Chbedda, then decided to embark on the business of handicrafts. She sells her wares in the markets or to the local traders. This profitable activity has allowed her to become financially independent and to provide for her family’s needs. ©Augustin Le Gall
Nabila and the learners from the Chbedda agricultural centre are being trained in artisanal agricultural activities, in parallel with literacy and citizenship awareness courses. Each year, around a hundred women benefit from training courses set up by the National Union of Tunisian Women. ©Augustin Le Gall
Nabila and the learners from the Chbedda agricultural centre are being trained in artisanal agricultural activities, in parallel with literacy and citizenship awareness courses. Each year, around a hundred women benefit from training courses set up by the National Union of Tunisian Women. ©Augustin Le Gall
Nabila talking with a woman in her artisanal distillation shop in Nâassen. Nabila was able to motivate women in her neighbourhood to develop their capacity for autonomy at the centre with the National Union of Tunisian Women. ©Augustin Le Gall
Nabila talking with a woman in her artisanal distillation shop in Nâassen. Nabila was able to motivate women in her neighbourhood to develop their capacity for autonomy at the centre with the National Union of Tunisian Women. ©Augustin Le Gall
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