Detailed description of project Back
The Second Chance program in Tunisia, supported by UNICEF and various ministries (Education, Employment, and Social Affairs), aims to reintegrate adolescents aged 12 to 18 who have dropped out of school or vocational training. It is based on two pathways: MA3AK (support and guidance) and INTALE9 (educational catch-up). Since its launch, it has welcomed over 4,000 young people, with an 80% success rate (returning to school, vocational training, or employment).
Current action focuses on :
- Development of an educational module on diversity, social cohesion and anti-discrimination, tailored to the needs of teenagers and the challenges of inclusion.
- Training of staff and trainers of trainers to ensure autonomy in the implementation and sustainability of the program.
- Expansion of the program with the opening of new centers in several regions and the creation of partnerships to reinforce impact and sustainability.
Methodological efforts include analyzing pilot centers (Ariana, Bab el Khadra, Kairouan), designing interactive educational tools, and guiding adolescents towards sustainable solutions with continuous support for governance and infrastructure.
Type of services provided
Educational design:
- Development of a specific module on diversity, social cohesion and the fight against discrimination.
- Creation of interactive, practical content to support teenagers who have dropped out of school.
Training and capacity building :
- Training Second Chance center staff in the use of the module.
- Training of trainers of trainers to ensure autonomy in the dissemination of teaching practices.
Operational support:
- Analysis and optimization of existing practices in pilot centers (Ariana, Bab el Khadra, Kairouan).
- Support for testing the module in the centers.
Standardization and sustainability:
- Integration of the module into a national training guide to standardize practices.
- Support for the establishment of public-private partnerships to ensure program sustainability.
Monitoring and evaluation:
- Data collection, feedback from participants, and adjustment of pedagogical tools according to identified needs.
- Preparation of detailed training reports to ensure rigorous follow-up and recommendations for future actions.
Main staff provided:
- Consultant/Team Leader (specialist in education sciences and training engineering): 22 w/d;
- Specialist in MHPSS (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support) and adolescent proximity support: 8 w/d;
- Specialist in gender, disability, and inclusion issues: 16 w/d.
