NOMINATIONS: FY-08 MIDDLE EAST PARTNERSHIP

UNCLAS TUNIS 000050 SIPDIS NEA/PI (ELIZABETH SULLIVAN) E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL KPMI PPAO PREL TS SUBJECT: NOMINATIONS: FY-08 MIDDLE EAST PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE (MEPI) STUDENT LEADER PROGRAM REF: STATE 122878 (U) Embassy Tunis nominates the following students who have shown serious interest in pursuing leadership opportunities in Tunisia to participate in the Student Leader Program for FY-08: ¶A. Name: Ayoub Khayati DPOB 29/12/1986 Tunis, Tunisia Country of Residence: Tunisia Gender: Male Address: 7 Street 4410 Zahrouni 2052, Tunis, Tunisia E-mail: ayoubkhayatti@gmail.com College: University of Manouba, Tunisia Major: Electronic Commerce Active membership: Community President of AIESEC English: Very Good Note: He is interested in American culture and adding value to his community upon return from SL program if selected. Vast community involvement. ¶B. Name: Rim Marghli DPOB 01/01/1988 Tunis, Tunisia Country of Residence: Tunisia Gender: Female Address: 44 rue Saad Ghrab, Cite des journalistes, Cite Ghazella 2083 Ariana Tunis, Tunisia E-mail: marylyn 2007rockin@yahoo.fr College: Institut Superieur des Science Humaines, Tunisia Major: English English: Very Good Note: She showed great interest in improving herself and others while combining her hobbies and studies to achieve greatness. While there is not much previous community involvement, we saw great potential in her. ¶C. Name: Ahmed Sghaier DPOB 10/22/1986 Sousse, Tunisia Country of Residence: Tunisia Gender: Male Address: 3, Mohamed Errazi Street, Hammam Sousse 4011, Tunisia E-mail: ahmed@GeeksGeneration.com College: Higher Institute of Computer Science and Communication Techniques. Major: Computer Network Technologies Active membership: The Constitutional Democratic Rally (RCD) ruling party's Student Organization; Computer Club; Scouts Organization of Hammam Sousse; Youth Club English: Very Good Note: He is from a socio-economically disadvantaged family. He has made great efforts to advance himself, including an ongoing project to develop software. ¶D. Name: Amira Hamouda DPOB 09/09/1987 Kerkennah, Sfax Country of Residence: Tunisia Gender: Female Address: Mohamed Ali School. RT Mahida KM 2 El Boustene 3099 Sfax, Tunisia E-mail: hamoudaamira@yahoo.com College: School of Arts and Sciences, Sfax, Tunisia Major: English Active membership: Al Rafik an association that supports 'illegitimate' children English: Very Good Note: Greatly involved in her community. Comes from a socio-economically disadvantaged family and shows great promise in continuing to add value to her community upon her return from the SL program. ¶E. Name: Nesrine Ben Slimen DPOB 05/17/1987 Tunis, Tunisia Country of Residence: Tunisia Gender: Female Address: Lycee 7 November 1987 El Bhira-Bizert 7000, Tunis, Tunisia E-mail: nesrinbenslimen@yahoo.fr College: Higher Institute of Human Science at Tunis, Tunisia Major: Electronic Commerce Active membership: Tunisian Union for the help of mentally handicapped English: Very Good Note: Not only is she actively involved in her community but also shows great potential as a "go-getter." ¶F. Name: Zied Khemakhem DPOB 05/03/1988 Sfax, Tunisia Country of Residence: Tunisia Gender: Male Address: Ethouraya Primary School Post box 3021 Sakiet Ezzit Sfax, Tunisia E-mail: Zied khemakhem@hotmail.fr College: University of Arts and Humanities, Sfax, Tunisia Major: English Active membership: Trainee team leader English: Very Good Note: Seems to have great interpersonal skills though no community involvement presently. Seems to have good vision of how he would implement what he learns from this program. ¶G. Name: Emna Ghariani DPOB 04/18/1989, La Marsa, Tunisia Country of Residence: Tunisia Gender: Female Address: 14 rue Takei Eddine ibn Zeidoun 2070 La Marsa, Tunisia E-mail: emnaghariani@gmail.com College: Institute of Higher Commercial Studies, Tunis, Tunisia Major: Management Active membership: AIESAC English: Very Good Note: Just starting out with her community involvement. Orphaned and is financially supported by relatives (extended family); seems very ambitious. ¶H. Name: Asma Ghribi DPOB 07/28/1987 Tunis, Tunisia Country of Residence: Tunisia Gender: Female Address: Rue 42460, 2 Lotissement El Bosten CP 2087 Denden, Tunisia E-mail: asma.tunis@gmail.com College: University of Arts and Humanities Tunis, Tunisia Major: Literature and American Civilization Active membership: Tunisian American Chamber of Commerce Volunteer English: Very Good Note: Showed great understanding and appreciation of leadership training. Is from socio-economically disadvantaged background. ¶I. Name: Zghal Rabab DPOB 08/08/1988 Tunis, Tunisia Country of Residence: Tunisia Gender: Female Address: 5 Rue ibn Charaf 8000 Nebeul E-mail: magical fate@hotmail.com College: University of Arts and Humanities Tunis, Tunisia Major: English Active membership: Uses music to raise funds for birth control and unwanted pregnancy prevention English: Very Good Note: Wide involvement in community. Seems to share positive experiences whenever possible. Godec