In a new act of community-driven commitment, Karim Arfa, civil society activist and founder of the Bridges of Hope initiative, returns with another impactful project—staying faithful to his mission: bringing hope where many believe none exists.

After building the longest school bridge in rural Tunisia (40 meters), securing students’ daily passage, and installing shelters for rainy days, Arfa is now focusing on Nefza, in the Béja region, with a project meant to enrich school life in remote areas.

From abandoned ruin… to a vibrant educational hub

The building, owned by the Ministry of Education and abandoned for years, had become an eyesore within the Dh’hirat School. But for Karim Arfa, it represented a new opportunity.

He revealed to Tunisie Numérique his plan to convert the derelict structure into a library and multifunctional learning space serving both students and teachers—a place for reading, studying, and cultural activities.

A project bigger than a library

The initiative aims to:

• create a comfortable, motivating learning environment

• provide a supportive space for research and study

• establish a corner for cultural and educational activities

• offer teachers a functional and well-equipped working area

In short: turning neglect into value, and abandonment into a window on the future.

Continuing work in rural regions

Arfa affirmed that he will continue implementing projects in underserved rural areas, believing that children there deserve educational spaces worthy of their ambitions and right to learn.

A growing path of community impact

The Nefza project is part of a broader chain of humanitarian actions led by Arfa, including:

• wooden and metal bridges for students

• rain protection shelters

• aid campaigns in mountainous regions

Today, Karim leaves yet another mark—this time, in an educational space ready to be reborn.