North Africa Training

Training young Tunisian & Moroccan men and women

2 to 5 November 2016

Tunisia – ACCTS-AWT- It has been our first official work in North Africa since the Tunisian revolution, and our first training in including young men. This experience helped us learn more about how Tunisia and Morocco needs the new generation in shaping the present and the future. A  group comprised of 29 young Tunisians and Moroccans gathered for a professional training in Tunisia in November for three days.

‘Upbringing for women’ was the topic discussed in the women’s session whereby stages of psychological growth were analysed. We thought this psychological topic is vital to be addressed since we touched on the urge to help these women recognize their emotions, offences, and learn how to forgive. In addition, the stages of psychological growth were discussed so that women could understand themselves better, be aware of the complexity of the human soul, and comprehend the effects of early upbringing which helped form their current personalities. Eventually, we aimed to lead them towards in order to restore God’s perfect original image in each one of them.

One woman attendee mentioned: “I had positive changes as a result of the training and I have applied what I learned to my relationships with my daughters and how I treat them”. We found this particularly encouraging to help others positively change their personal lives particularly by the means of education.

In the meantime, twelve men enjoyed life-changing sessions and had a precious chance to reveal their challenges and inner fears. They also acquired some effective leadership skills and insights through interactive sessions led by Rev. Kamal Mansour.

During the men’s sessions, we spoke about how to be a good leader for the second generation and how to love.  The lecturer focused on the importance of integrity when put in a leadership position. Moreover, the concept of a paradigm shift was encouraged so that men would become more honest about themselves rather than hiding behind a mask. Incorporating men in the training has prompted this paradigm shift we hope will have great impact on the next generation of young men.

Overall, we were greatly uplifted by this conference and the impact it had on its attendees. Furthermore, many began to understand the underlying issues that dates back to their childhood and they were able to commence a healing process and reach out to others who need healing too. As a result, serious decisions were made towards achieving their goals.

For more information, explore our Leadership program and Discipleship program.