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Fek Tayri: A Human and Social Journey Toward a Better World

Fek Tayri is, above all, the story of friends who first crossed paths through their on-the-ground activism to address systemic gender-based violence, beginning in 2013.

Over the years, they amassed a wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge through inspiring encounters and enlightening readings. Their combined professional and activist experiences became a source of strength, profound solidarity, but also painful confrontations. They asked themselves: Why is it so difficult to organize collectively?

From this reflection emerged a conviction: To build a better future, we must embody shared values.

A Foundational Pact for a Shared Vision

Drawing strength from these values, Fek Tayri was built on a core principle: the dual commitment to personal growth and collaborative work with compassion. The team surrounds itself with individuals who share these ideals, committing to a collective journey to reclaim inner freedom—an essential prerequisite for fostering collective liberation.

At Fek Tayri, we believe that even if changing the world seems impossible, it is always possible to advance together, on a small scale, toward an ideal of justice and cohesion. Fek Tayri is not an end goal, but a step in this journey toward a more just and inclusive future.

Founded in 2021, Fek Tayri commits to fostering positive, lasting social change through innovative approaches rooted in three core principles:

The centrality of people and communities

They are experts of their own realities and must be at the heart of actions aimed at driving change that affects them, supported by committed allies and partners.

The importance of mental health

The mental health of practitioners and change-makers is critical to ensuring equitable, balanced, and sustainable processes of action.

Time as a lever for change

Rather than confining efforts to rigid, fixed frameworks, it is vital to adopt dynamic and iterative processes—ones that observe, adapt, and nurture transformative dynamics to ensure lasting impacts.

The name “Fek Tayri” includes Tayri, an Amazigh (Berber) term meaning “love”—a core value that guides the team in every action. The collective carefully selects the initiatives it undertakes, prioritizing those with meaningful purpose and opportunities to contribute to positive, sustainable change.

By adopting the social enterprise model, Fek Tayri works to empower individuals and communities. For years, it has supported emerging collectives and established organizations in refining their approaches to social impact.

Fek Tayri is deeply committed to systemic well-being, embedding love and social transformation at the heart of every endeavor.