Category: Video Production

10
Jul

Dez El Bab

CHALLENGE

Increase voter participation in Tunisia’s 2018 municipal elections while highlighting young artistic talent.

SOLUTION

Partner with Mourakiboun and Democracy International to host a day-time festival that is open to the public and encourages greater voter turnout through music and art.

RESULT

Multiple high-profile music groups and public figures such as Hatem Karoui engaged an audience of over 500 people on Habib Bourguiba Avenue for five hours filled with speeches, poetry, musical performances, and a live 3D mapping spectacle, all of which encouraged high participation rates for the May 6 municipal elections.

05
Apr

Startup Act 2018

CHALLENGE

Convene key players in Tunisia’s digital economy sector to discuss innovation and economic growth in Tunisia.

SOLUTION

Bring together entrepreneurs, civil society actors, parliamentarians, and President of the Government Youssef Chahed for an interactive panel and discussion about the future of Tunisia’s digital economy sector, in partnership with the Tunisian Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies.

RESULT

Expert panelists from government, the private sector, and civil society discussed the current and future state of entrepreneurship and innovation in Tunisia, particularly the Tunisian Startup Act. The event, hosted at the Bardo Museum, was streamed live to maximize audience and allow for both on and off-line interactions with the panelists.

31
Oct

Afkar Fellows

CHALLENGE

Increase the impact and visibility of unconventional leaders in the MENA region that are working to build movements, challenge norms, and cultivate safe spaces for alternative thought.

SOLUTION

Select 14 creative individuals from Western Sahara, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt to articulate their personal vision and professional needs; support them remotely and in-person over one year.

RESULT

Provided personalized, longterm support programs for each fellow including expert media and fundraising assistance from our international partners, as well as financial assistance for either equipment, exploration, or collaboration between fellows.

20
Sep

Omidyar Network Leadership Forum Global Workshop

CHALLENGE

Convene leaders from developing democracies to support individual capacity building and the strengthening of this global community of practitioners.

SOLUTION

Host the Omidyar Network Leadership Forum Global Workshop in Tunis, which brings together alumni from Stanford’s Draper Hills Fellowship, Stanford faculty, and key influencers in Tunisia for a 3-day conference comprised of academic sessions, workshops, TED-style talks, guest lectures, and site visits. Many sessions were streamed live for a global audience.

RESULT

Participants acquired new approaches to promote democratic change in their home countries through networking, practicing new strategies, and witnessing Tunisia’s unique democratic transition.

24
Aug

Afkar

CHALLENGE

Address key issues in Tunisia by gathering key stakeholders to develop implementable solutions within their spheres of influence.

SOLUTION

Host six editions of full-day dialogues to produce implementable solutions, which are then published in an Afkar White Paper. Between editions, Afkar works to raise the level of discourse and cultivate the next generation of decision-makers through public discussions, videos series, and fellowship programs.

RESULT

In February 2018, Wasabi brought together over 55 top stakeholders from the Tunisian government, civil society, the private sector, and international organizations, to discuss corruption in Tunisia and develop White Paper recommendations. To continue the conversation, Afkar has published engaging online videos and hosted public Afkar Talks.

08
Mar

Mubadirat Media Campaign

CHALLENGE

Inspire and empower young women in North Africa to take the initiative to start a business and become entrepreneurs.

SOLUTION
“Mubadirat,” a trilingual media campaign that targets aspiring women entrepreneurs through inspiring content, models for success, and resources to open a business or launch a project. Mubadirat also hosted events and debates on women entrepreneurs in Tunisia and Egypt.

RESULT
Mubadirat produced a compelling video series of successful women entrepreneurs in Egypt and Tunisia, facilitated extensive media coverage of women entrepreneurs in the regional media, and raised awareness about gender-based issues in entrepreneurship.

06
Nov

Ooredoo Movie Challenge

CHALLENGE

Build a durable sense of community and teamwork amongst 100 senior department heads at a major telecommunications company.

SOLUTION

Give these department heads the time, tools, and expertise to make something creative together, and show it off to their colleagues, family, and friends.

RESULT

The Ooredoo Movie Challenge gave department heads a full day in a massive movie studio to write and shoot a 3-minute film. Real directors, film crews, and costume teams worked with participants to produce a high-quality movie, and most importantly, to have fun together!

24
Aug

TEDxCarthage

CHALLENGE

Launch the first TEDx in Tunisia during a time of repression, in order to present alternatives to persistent narratives of success and strengthen the role of free speech.

SOLUTION

Feature inspiring doers from Tunisia and abroad through a major TEDx event, spark younger generations  of Tunisians to challenge themselves and think differently, and build a TEDx community in Tunisia.

RESULT

Today there are 50 TEDx events in Tunisia, with TEDxCarthage returning year after year with audiences of over 2000 people, making it one of the largest TEDx’s in the world. TEDxCarthage also works to mentor other TEDx teams and create a community of TEDxers spreading great ideas in Tunisia.

24
Aug

TEDx Workshop Series & Youth TEDx’s

CHALLENGE

Grow the TEDx community in Tunisia in a sustainable way and engage more young people in a conversation of ideas.

SOLUTION

Lead a series of 10 youth workshops for 50 young Tunisians that covered aspects of running a TEDx event, including hard skills like technical and financial expertise, and soft skills like team management and leadership techniques.

RESULT

5 new youth-led TEDx events, selected from a youth proposal competition conducted at the culmination of the workshop series, including: TEDxESPRIT: “Education Reform,” TEDxSadikiCollege: “Find Your Way,” TEDxIHECCarthage: “Dare,” TEDxENAU: “Pushing the Limits,” and TEDxLPM8: “Aspire to Inspire.”

27
Oct

Ooredoo Talents

CHALLENGE

Foster a common sense of cohesion and pride amongst the thousands of employees at a major telecommunications company.

SOLUTION

Provide a platform to showcase employees’ often hidden individual talents and allow them to get to know their colleagues in an entirely different light.

RESULT

Ooredoo Talent brought together 1700 Ooredoo employees to showcase their unique skills in a live talent contest for prizes. This event celebrated the individuality of Ooredoo’s employees and served to build a sense of family within the company.