About us
An association from Gafsa serving the public interest
Capsa Horizons Association (جمعية آفاق كابصا) is an independent Tunisian non-profit founded on 1 November 2016 in Gafsa, operating under Decree-Law 88 of 2011 on associations. It serves the public interest by fostering civic participation, empowering young people and women, and using community media as a driver of sustainable local development. Since 2017 it has run Radio Capsa FM, its online community radio station.
Vision
An active, informed and engaged civil society, able to shape its local and national environment through community media, knowledge sharing, and the values of citizenship, transparency and democratic participation.
Mission
- 01Supporting free expression and independent media
- 02Building the media, cultural and environmental skills of young people and women
- 03Encouraging civic participation and open governance
- 04Contributing to sustainable local development in the Gafsa region
Values
What guides our work
Public benefit
We serve the community on a non-profit basis.
Independence
Content and action free from political or commercial influence.
Equality and inclusion
Equal opportunity and respect for diversity.
Environment and sustainability
We weigh the environmental impact of our work.
Transparency
Clear governance and accountable administrative and financial management.
Fact sheet
The association at a glance
- Official name
- جمعية آفاق كابصا — Association Capsa Horizons — Capsa Horizons Association
- Founded
- 1 November 2016, Gafsa
- Official Gazette (JORT)
- 2016D00308APSF1 — JORT No. 131 of 1 November 2016
- Tax ID
- 1551309/R
- Legal framework
- Decree-Law 88-2011 on the organisation of associations
- Head office
- Rue Kilani Metoui, Gafsa 2100, Tunisia
Governance
Executive board
The general assembly elects the board for a three-year term; the radio's editorial responsibility is kept separate from administrative and financial management.
Radio Capsa FM
The radio team
Volunteering is at the heart of our model: radio production, reporting, event coverage, training and logistics rely largely on volunteers.
Houda Jouini
هدى الجوينيRadio director and projects coordinator
Khaled Zriba
خالد الزريبةTechnical director
Raja Tlili
رجاء التليليHead of programming
Roua Lassouid
رؤى السويدHead of production
Networks
A voice within community media networks
Founding member of the Tunisian Union of Community Media (UTMA)
Founding member of the Maghreb Union of Community Media
Project partner of the RUTMA network and the Tunisian Alternative Media Association (ATMA)
Let's work together
Partners, donors, media or volunteers: get in touch.