The United States continues to stand with the Tunisian people as they grapple with the ongoing economic crisis at home and face food insecurity exacerbated by Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
Today in Tunis, we announced new funding of $60 million, which will provide rapid assistance to Tunisia’s most vulnerable citizens amid the various economic shocks they face. Specifically, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide a $60 million grant to UNICEF to provide direct support to vulnerable families across Tunisia, including basic school-related costs. This commitment is in addition to ongoing US programs supporting Tunisian civil society and the private sector as the Tunisian people strive to build a prosperous and democratic future for all.
The United States has and will continue to support the Tunisian people through our long-term partnership focused on deepening our security cooperation, protecting the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all people, and promoting long-term economic prosperity.
