Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid Launches New Youth Programs in Tétouan
Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, conducted a field visit on Friday to several cultural institutions and platforms aimed at youth in the province of Tétouan. He was accompanied by Governor Abderzak El Manssouri, along with local officials and cultural and associative actors.
Among the institutions visited were the Sidi Daoud Educational Center (Youth House, Women’s Club, and Reception Center), the youth hostel in the medina, and the National Institute of Fine Arts (INBA), where the completion of modernization work was announced.
Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid in Tétouan: Launch of the “Kan Yama CAN” Program
This visit is part of the preparations for the deployment of new national programs for youth. During this occasion, the minister announced the launch of the “Kan Yama CAN” program, an initiative that will transform youth centers into interactive spaces dedicated to:
broadcasting African Cup of Nations matches,
organizing parallel sporting activities,
hosting artistic and cultural workshops,
creating spaces for dialogue and promoting positive citizenship.
According to Mr. Bensaid, this program aims to support major sporting events hosted by Morocco, particularly the final phase of the African Cup of Nations.
Engagement with Youth: A Ministry Priority
The minister emphasized the importance of a permanent dialogue with youth, initiated in Tétouan as part of this tour. He engaged with local associative actors and young representatives from the province on:
the social and economic impact of sporting events,
the opportunities they can provide for youth and SMEs,
ways to raise awareness and support youth in maximizing the benefits of these events.
Mr. Bensaid stated that his department will work to address the concerns raised, whether they relate directly to youth programs or other related sectors.
A National Tour to Strengthen Youth Programs
The ministry plans a tour across all regions of the Kingdom to:
present its new programs,
listen to associative actors,
enhance youth involvement within Youth Houses.
The minister described this initiative as an “open project”, dedicated to listening, interaction, and strengthening opportunities for Moroccan youth.
Reopening of INBA in Tétouan: A Modernized Center of Excellence
Following the complete rehabilitation of the National Institute of Fine Arts (INBA), the minister expressed pride in the national and international prominence of this institution, whose graduates—both Moroccan and foreign—hold key positions in the global plastic arts market.
The completed works focused on:
developing educational infrastructure,
modernizing technical equipment,
improving learning conditions,
thus reinforcing Tétouan’s role as the Moroccan capital of the plastic arts.
Enhanced Academic Offer in the Plastic Arts
INBA director, Mehdi Zouak, indicated that the rehabilitation was carried out based on a scientific approach. The institute now offers:
master’s degree in contemporary art and digital skills,
forthcoming doctoral program,
three specialized tracks: design, society, and narrative visual arts.
