The Tunisian Scouting Association, under the "Leaders of the Future" project, is organizing three regional training courses for young speakers in Sousse, Siliana, and Gabes. This initiative aims to build youth capacities in advocacy, dialogue, and discussion techniques across Tunisia.
About the Opportunity
This training activity targets young men and women in the Sousse, Siliana, and Gabes regions who wish to develop their advocacy and public speaking skills. Organized by the Tunisian Scouting Association as part of the "Leaders of the Future" program, the sessions focus on strengthening youth participation, constructive dialogue techniques, and community engagement. The program falls under youth capacity-building and civic engagement development.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Actively participate in all three regional training sessions scheduled in Sousse, Siliana, and Gabes.
- Engage in workshops focused on advocacy strategies and persuasion techniques.
- Practice and develop public speaking and structured dialogue skills.
- Collaborate with fellow young speakers to simulate real-world discussion scenarios.
- Contribute to group projects that promote community awareness and civic participation.
- Share acquired knowledge with local association members after completing the training.
- Commit to the full duration of the program and attend all scheduled activities.
Conditions and Requirements
- Must be a resident of Sousse, Siliana, or Gabes region.
- Age range suitable for youth participation (young adults and teenagers).
- Member of or affiliated with a local association or willing to engage with community organizations.
- Strong motivation to learn advocacy, dialogue, and discussion techniques.
- Good communication skills and willingness to participate in group activities.
- Commitment to attend the full training program across all three sessions.
- Previous involvement in community work or scouting activities is an advantage but not required.
Benefits and Advantages
- Free training provided by the Tunisian Scouting Association under an established national project.
- Certificate of participation recognizing completed training in advocacy and dialogue.
- Opportunity to network with young leaders from three key regions of Tunisia.
- Practical skill-building in public speaking, negotiation, and community mobilization.
- Enhanced personal development and leadership capabilities.
Tips to Maximize Your Participation
- Prepare by researching basic advocacy concepts and successful case studies from Tunisia.
- Practice active listening before the sessions, as dialogue techniques require strong receptive skills.
- Bring examples of community challenges from your local area to enrich group discussions.
- Stay open to feedback from trainers and peers — growth comes from iterative practice.
- After completion, apply the skills by organizing a mini-workshop within your local association to reinforce learning.