The Tunisian Association of SOS Children’s Villages and the El Rafik association have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at coordinating their efforts, exchanging their experiences, and developing joint actions in favor of children deprived of family support.
The president of the SOS Children’s Villages association, Mohamed M’Guediche, presented this agreement as a new step in cooperation between civil society organizations. “Childhood is a national cause that concerns everyone,” he said.
A coordination with public institutions
Mohamed M’Guediche indicated that the association works in coordination with the Ministry of Family, Women, Childhood and the Elderly as well as with the Ministry of Social Affairs. According to him, the care of children deprived of family support is a collective responsibility.
He also estimated that tax legislation recognizes the general-interest role of associations. Referring to the state’s monitoring of foreign funding, he considered that this oversight contributed to strengthening the credibility of civil society work.
More than 55,000 dinars collected online
The president presented the results of an experiment conducted with El Rafik before the signing of the agreement. The association notably launched a website to raise its profile and collect donations.
According to the figures provided by Mohamed M’Guediche, the platform collected 55,320 dinars between April 4 and September 21, 2026, from about 500 donors. Tunisians living abroad contributed significantly to this fundraising. Donations from France reached around 15,000 dinars, via direct payment with a bank card.
Mohamed M’Guediche estimated that this experience demonstrated the importance of digital tools and transparency in encouraging donations.
He also announced that the Tunisian Post had granted El Rafik a definitive authorization for electronic payments. The association also plans to expand its donor database by bank card payments, which would number, according to him, more than 4,000 people.
The experience extended to other associations
The support for associations is not limited to El Rafik. SOS Children’s Villages have also helped an association in Mahdia by preparing a website for it, and are collaborating with another association in Nabeul, as stated by Mohamed M’Guediche.
He proposed the creation of a student structure within El Rafik, modeled on the “SOS Student Ambassadors.” The objective would be to broaden support through student clubs and universities, while sharing the SOS Children’s Villages experience in digital technology, marketing, and resource management.
Focus on partnership and continuity
Mohamed M’Guediche stated that his association wished to cooperate with organizations pursuing similar objectives, by sharing its experience and supporting their actions. He also stressed the burden of operating costs related to caring for children.
According to him, the development of services dedicated to marketing, communications and promotion, as well as better administrative organization, can help associations ensure their continuity and develop their resources.
In conclusion, he stated that the funds collected would be transferred to El Rafik’s account after the signing of the agreement. He welcomed this cooperation, aimed at supporting the children and families most in need of help.
