Global Leaders Experience: Taa Marbouta Tunisia 2024
The Global Leaders Experience will be partnering with Taa Marbouta to deliver an exciting new programme in Tunisia, from the 11th – 20th April 2024.
This programme will offer you the opportunity to interact with academics, activists, policymakers, migrants, and others in trying to propose innovative and sustainable solutions to the global migration crisis, whether through policy papers or other initiatives.
About the programme
Centred on the theme of migration, this Global Leaders Experience provides a unique insight into social action and international relations, guided by those working in communities and authorities in Tunisia. Tunisia is at the forefront of the global migration crisis, as a transit country for migrants from sub-Saharan Africa traveling to Europe, a country of departure for Tunisians, and a destination for some west Africans and Libyans as well.
Activities during the visit will include meeting with organizations working on migration, activists and migrant representatives, local authorities, and working with academics and students local to Tunisia.
The program will be running from the 11th-20th of April, the 11th and the 20th being travel days from and to the UK.
- 12th April - Induction and meeting with one of the stakeholders (probably from the United Nations) in Tunis in the afternoon.
- 13th April - The group will have a roundtable discussion on migration, most likely including students from the University of Tunis-Carthage. In the afternoon, the group will attend a lecture and discussion with Dr. Wael Garnaoui, an anthropologist from the University of Sousse.
- 14th April - The group will be traveling to Zarzis in the south of Tunisia where they will spend a day and a half meeting with relevant actors in the region (local NGOs, families of irregular migrants, local authorities).
- 16th April - Students will travel halfway back to Tunis and stop in the city of Sfax to spend one night and meet with stakeholders including the sub-Saharan community, local NGOs, and international NGOs.
- 17th April - Students will go back to Tunis and get some free time to reflect on their trip. For the remaining couple of days, the group will be having 2 to 3 activities a day, including presentations on their experience and work over the programme.
A full itinerary will be circulated to participants prior to the programme. We will be confirming more information on the programme schedule and content soon; please contact global-leaders@exeter.ac.uk if you have any questions and we’d be happy to help.
About Taa Marbouta
The Taa Marbouta Language Centre is a resource for language learning and professional development, whilst also connecting Tunisia with the world to support Tunisian organisations, brands and causes. The Taa Marbouta Language Centre was founded by Craig Brown in July 2021. As well as managing the language school, Craig works for the United Nations World Food Programme and has a close working relationship with local NGOs.
When will it take place?
This programme will run from the 11th – 20th April 2024.Eligibility Criteria
- You will be enrolled as an undergraduate student at the time of the programme
- Students must meet one or more of the Widening Participation Criteria.
- You can travel to and from the UK between the 11th and 20th April 2024
- Not currently on a placement year or study abroad
- Have an up-to-date passport with more than 6 months validity from date of return
- Have not exceeded the 90 out of 180 days rule for travel in Europe by the date of the programme. If you are unsure of this please use this calculator.
Managing Expectations
- The global travel sector remains impacted by well-publicised strikes, cancellation and disruption.
- Please be ready to follow any national or local guidance in relation to travel, such as passport validity for Tunisia.
- You are not currently required to provide proof of Covid-19 Vaccination to enter Tunisia, however, please keep this in mind in case of any changes in the lead up to departure.
- Students are expected to travel to and from the UK as part of a group for the trip
- Students will be sharing a room while on the programme
- FAQs
Cost
The University of Exeter will be booking return travel from the UK departure point and accommodation on your behalf; the cost of which will be covered by the University.
There will be a travel bursary available to those who meet the Widening Participation criteria. You will be able to claim travel costs to and from the UK departure point (for example from campus to an airport or train station) if student discounts are used; receipts must be provided.
Claims can be made up to a maximum of £100. This limit is for the whole journey, i.e. not £100 each way and claims above the limit will be rejected. Please note that the travel bursary cannot be used for additional accommodation unless in exceptional circumstances and must be checked and approved with global-leaders@exeter.ac.uk first.
How do I apply?
Applications for this programme are now closed. Please sign up to our interest list to be notified of future programmes.
Disclaimer
Please be aware that in Tunisia, LGBTQ+ communities face criminalisation and we would like you to be informed about this before making a decision about whether to apply to this programme. Below are some helpful links to increase your awareness of travel and the current situation in-country:
In-country rights groups also offer the latest and most up-to-date information on the situation in the country prior to travel, including safety advice:
If these concerns prevent you from applying for this programme, please be aware that we have another UN based Global Leaders Experience taking place in Paris & Geneva which you are welcome to apply to as an alternative: GLE UNITAR Geneva 2024.
If you have any further questions or would like to discuss this further with the team, please email global-leaders@exeter.ac.uk