Amna Tounekti, a 26-year-old teacher and member of the “Voix de l’Enfant” association, created with 20 volunteers a library for at-risk students in Tataouine. The location of the project was an under-developed zone of Tataouine in southern Tunisia where many students lack access to literature, quality after-school programs, and a civic cause to engage in.

“Maktabi” began its work at the Tounket Primary School and engaged a network of volunteers to lead a book drive to establish a library for students age 6-12 who have no access to library at their state school because of limited finance resources. One bookcase and more than 300 books were collected and bought, which benefited 120 children at the Tounket Primary School in Tataouine.

“Work team is not a new thing for me, as I am used to it through my work with the association “Voix de l’Enfant, but thisexperience helped me meet committed people, ready to help and to engage in civil activism. I met real leaders; we learned from each other and fortified our skills of leadership. AIC staffers were there to help us with trainings and strategic planning” 

-Amna Tounekti, Tune in Tunisia Grantee

Click here to listen to Amna Tounekti’s radio interview about Maktabti.