Citizenship & Youth Inclusion

Attalaki considers citizenship a lived practice rather than simply a legal status or an administrative concept. It is built on a balanced understanding of rights and responsibilities, meaningful participation in public life, respect for human dignity, and recognition of the diversity of society. Achieving this requires sustained educational and community-based efforts that help develop a culture of citizenship and strengthen trust, dialogue and social cohesion.

Since its establishment, Attalaki has worked on citizenship through educational programmes, community activities and focus groups across different regions of Tunisia, engaging young people and other social actors alongside public institutions. Our work seeks to translate the principles of citizenship into everyday practices and to encourage greater participation in the social and public life of local communities.

Youth participation is at the heart of this approach. Young people are not only beneficiaries of our programmes, but active participants and contributors to the development of their communities. Attalaki creates opportunities for young women and men to develop and lead initiatives, acquire practical skills, engage in dialogue, and contribute to building communities where diversity is valued and peaceful coexistence is strengthened.

Our programmes pay particular attention to regions and communities where young people may face greater social and economic vulnerabilities or exposure to exclusion, violence and extremist narratives. By supporting their participation, leadership and engagement, Attalaki seeks to strengthen a culture of citizenship, dialogue and peaceful coexistence and to support young people as positive actors within their communities.