Casablanca, Morocco, 20th September 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, EPIK Leaders, the pan-African non-profit organization founded by Dr. Nizar Chaari, is proud to announce the launch of its “Welcome Fest” national tour. This 45-day initiative is the centerpiece of the association’s 2025-2026 action plan, with the ambitious goal of establishing 100 student leadership clubs across universities in Morocco and other African nations. The tour will expand the organization’s reach and cement its mission to empower a new generation of African leaders.
Realizations and Achievements
The launch of the “Welcome Fest” tour follows a period of significant growth and successful projects for EPIK Leaders:
Africa Future Leaders Day 2025: Held in Casablanca, this inaugural event brought together over 600 participants from 15 African countries to discuss building an innovative and sovereign Africa.
EPIK Leaders Summer Academy: The first-ever Summer Academy took place in Agadir in June 2025. It provided an intensive, week-long program for 150 young leaders from 15 African countries, combining leadership training, workshops, and cultural exchange. This academy embodied the “learning by doing” philosophy central to the organization’s approach.
Upcoming Activities:
EPIK Leaders has a robust calendar of upcoming events and initiatives designed to build on its momentum and engage its growing community:
Arab African Summit on Non-Profit Financing: Scheduled for November 2025 in Rabat, this summit will bring together key stakeholders to discuss innovative financing solutions for the non-profit sector.
CAN 2025 Mobilization: The new student clubs will be mobilized to organize initiatives and events during the African Cup of Nations in December.
EPIK 100 Award: The organization will present the first EPIK 100 Award in January 2026, recognizing outstanding young leaders.
According to Dr. Nizar Chaari, “This new phase marks a major step in our journey to build a strong pan-African community of young leaders. We’re not just creating clubs; we’re creating spaces for action, reflection, and real-world impact. The ‘Welcome Fest’ is our commitment to place African youth at the heart of the continent’s transformation.”
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