Mentees Selection Criteria: Women from Germany, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine can participate in Ouissal, ideally meeting the following requirements:

Career

• An entrepreneur with a solid and scalable business plan
• Have already secured the basic financing of the business
• A strong interest in integrating sustainability and digital transformation into the business plan

Commitment to the Program

• Willingness to invest approximately 2 hours per week for around 9 months, from the Kick-off meetings until the Women’s Forum, in a group mentoring relationship
• Commitment to successfully developing a sustainable business plan with the support of the mentor and the mentoring group
• Maintaining local, regional, and international connections with other women entrepreneurs and executives gained through the OUISSAL Project
• Participation in one of the mandatory Kick-off meetings:
  • Morocco: 27–31 October 2025
  • Jordan: 12–16 January 2026
  • Egypt: 9–13 February 2026
  Kick-off meetings usually take place on weekdays, with arrival on Monday and departure on Friday. Participants residing in the host country are expected to attend the corresponding meeting.
• Participation in the 7^th German-Arab Women’s Forum in Berlin in Autumn 2026, subject to performance evaluation by the mentor and the OUISSAL Team
• Interest in intercultural exchange and sharing professional perspectives
• Commitment to connect with and support women in the OUISSAL Network, including past and current participants
• Demonstrate respect, self-awareness, and reflective personal qualities

Language Skills

• Very good knowledge of English, as all meetings, events, workshops, and online sessions will be conducted in English
• Other languages may be used during the mentoring phase if agreed upon by all participants in the group

Code of Conduct

• Respectful Interaction: OUISSAL is not a political platform. Participants are encouraged to respect each other’s opinions and backgrounds and to engage in open dialogue in a spirit of curiosity and cooperation.
• Zero Tolerance for Discrimination: Any form of discrimination, hostility, or hate speech against individuals or groups will not be tolerated.
• Constructive Collaboration: OUISSAL does not aim to create entry opportunities in new markets, nor does it serve as a job or internship platform. The focus is on learning, mentoring, and mutual professional development.
• Confidentiality: All sessions, workshops, and networking events take place in a trusted space. Participants agree to keep shared information, contact details, and business ideas confidential.
• Once selected, mentees commit to actively participating in all program activities. Since the program is publicly funded and mentors volunteer their time, active participation is expected as a sign of respect.

Cost

• The program covers flights, intercity transport, meals, and accommodation for the Kick-off meetings and the German-Arab Women’s Forum.
• Visa fees, if required, are not included.
• Your investment is your time and your openness to learn and grow with your mentoring group.