The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has announced a grant of $60 million to provide direct support to vulnerable families.
It was made to help the vulnerable contend with rolling food shortages, fuel, and food price hikes, and rising economic uncertainty.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said this in a press statement made available to newsmen.
Part of the statement reads, “This grant reflects the United States’ commitment to supporting the Tunisian people and improving economic livelihoods.
“These funds will help create a social safety net to mitigate rising food insecurity and support Tunisians as they forge a path forward to a more secure future.
“The Tunisian market was already experiencing shortages in key commodities when Putin’s unjustified war on Ukraine caused wheat and oil prices to skyrocket, endangering the stability of many Tunisian families.
“In addition to this latest announcement, the United States also maintains its long-term partnership with the Tunisian people through a broad range of initiatives to support civil society and the private sector as Tunisians work to advance democracy and build a prosperous economic future inclusive of all Tunisians.”
