ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

CARRY ON BOURGUIBA’S LEGACY!

Bourguiba left an indelible mark on the 20th century, and holds a prominent place in the pantheon of great men.

 

He was a great visionary who has always been able to position himself on the international political scene. He believed in the virtues of the social uplift provided by a sustainable effort from the citizens in the search of knowledge. That is why he focused on human capital and imposed free education and it generalization for all Tunisians.

The Habib Bourguiba Foundation was created in May 2013 by his descendants as they sought to remain faithful to his principles and values, and to help carry on his work. The main goal of the foundation is to encourage and reward excellence in all fields: Scientific, cultural, artistic, humanitarian …

The Foundation’s headquarters are located in Dar Bourguiba at Houmet Trabelsia in Monastir for its historical symbolism.

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AMBITIONS OF THE FOUNDATION

Preserving the collective memory

Gathering photos, speeches, videos and documents to ensure digital processing and to guarantee its dissemination. Reclaiming personal properties seized under Ben Ali’s regime.

Granting scholarships

Rewarding the most deserving students by granting them scholarships. However, the main condition to benefit from it is to excel, regardless of the field.

Supporting projects of excellence

Participate and support symposiums, seminars, literary works, artistic performances, social actions or any project of excellence, which are on line with the Bourguibian values.

PROJECT APPROACH

A flexible and open structure based upon skills and project oriented that allows all members of the Foundation to contribute to its building and work as a team.

MEMBERS & CONTRIBUTORS OF THE FOUNDATION

THE FOUNDATION’S VITAL FORCE!

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MONTASSAR LAOUITI
President
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KAIS JEMMALI
Treasurer
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MÉRIEM BOURGUIBA LAOUITI
Founding member
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KAIS LAOUITI
Founding member
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MAHDI BOURGUIBA
Founding member
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NEILA ZOUITEN BOURGUIBA
Honorary member
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MOHAMED BENNACER
Founding member
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MOUEZ BOURGUIBA
Founding member
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HORRIA LAOUITI
Member
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TAOUFIK HABAIEB
Member
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SIHEM BOUZGAROU
Member
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RAJA FARHAT
Contributor
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SAWSEN LAOUITI
Volunteer
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SKANDER ZOGHLAMI
Volunteer
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KARIM KALLALA
Contributor
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SAMI KHOUAJA
Volunteer
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SAMY ELKCHAOU
Volunteer