The city of Tozeur, Tunisia is located on the border with the Sahara Desert. Since 1990, it had centered its local economy on tourists flocking to the famous desert. In 2011, this business stream was brought to an abrupt halt, permanently and negatively affecting the people of this area. The unemployment rate in the Tozeur region is the highest in Tunisia, with young people now being particularly impacted.
Just north of the city of Tozeur, in the Rass Edhraa District, there is a high concentration of young people growing up with few prospects of future employment opportunities. According to national statistics, more than 100,000 students drop out of the school system each year. The NGO New Humanity has partnered with a local educational support center to welcome 150 students per year and provide them with multidisciplinary educational and vocational activities.
PIME Brother Massimo Cattaneo is seeking $16,667 to support the scope of this program, aimed at keeping youth in school and off the streets. Assistance will also ensure proper resources for the kids welcomed into this program. Will you give the young people of the Rass Edhraa District the opportunity for a brighter future?
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