Voices from Tunisian Youth Impact

Echoes of the Oasis: Art, Activism, and the Struggle for a Sustainable Future

Gabès, a city in southeastern Tunisia, was once a thriving oasis where nature and tradition wove an intricate dance of sustainability. Farmers cultivated the land with wisdom passed down through generations, artisans shaped raw materials into works of beauty, and fishermen lived in harmony with the rhythm of the sea. But that harmony was disrupted. In its place now stands the imposing Tunisian Chemical Group, an industrial giant with towering red-and-white chimneys that loom over the city like silent sentinels of a broken promise.