On Sunday, November 22, 2026, the city of Sousse in Tunisia will host a sports and solidarity event organized by the student ambassadors of the Tunisian Association for Children's Villages. The event is expected to bring together around 2000 participants, including students, professional and amateur runners, and various segments of society. The initiative aims to contribute to the sponsorship of 1000 new children who have lost their family support.

The event features two races, one over 5 kilometers and the other over 10 kilometers, starting from the Gulf of Angels in Sousse. In addition to the races, an interactive village will be set up to introduce the programs and activities of the Tunisian Association for Children's Villages in the field of childcare and protection. The event will also include entertainment and awareness-raising activities for children and participants.

The main objective of this initiative is to promote a culture of solidarity and volunteerism by using sports in the service of humanitarian causes and supporting efforts to protect childhood. The event also seeks to mobilize economic institutions and citizens in Tunisia and abroad to contribute to achieving the goal of sponsoring 1000 children and enhancing efforts to care for children who have lost their family support.

According to the organizers, the event is a collaboration between student ambassadors and the Tunisian Association for Children's Villages. The association's efforts focus on providing care and protection to children who have lost their family support. By hosting this event, the organizers hope to raise awareness about the importance of solidarity and volunteerism in supporting vulnerable children.

The sports and solidarity event in Sousse is part of a broader effort to promote social responsibility and community engagement in Tunisia. By bringing together various segments of society, the event aims to foster a sense of solidarity and shared responsibility towards children in need. The event's organizers believe that sports can be a powerful tool for promoting social change and supporting humanitarian causes.

The Tunisian Association for Children's Villages has been working to provide care and protection to children who have lost their family support. The association's programs and activities focus on providing a safe and nurturing environment for these children. By supporting this event, participants and sponsors can contribute to the association's efforts to make a positive impact on the lives of children in need.

The event on November 22, 2026, is expected to have a significant impact on promoting solidarity and volunteerism in Tunisia. By engaging with the community and mobilizing resources, the event aims to make a tangible difference in the lives of 1000 children who have lost their family support. The organizers are confident that the event will help raise awareness about the importance of supporting vulnerable children and promoting a culture of solidarity.

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  • The event aims to support 1000 children who have lost their family support by promoting a culture of solidarity and volunteerism through sports.

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