U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO January 14, 2021 10th Anniversary of the Revolution in Tunisia On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Tunisian people on the 10th anniversary of Tunisia’s revolution. Our partnership is strong, dating back centuries to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: Events, U.S. & Tunisia, U.S. Secretary of State
**ATTENTION ALL TRAVELERS TO THE UNITED STATES** Effective January 26, 2021, all air passengers (U.S. citizens, U.S. legal permanent residents, and foreign nationals) departing from a foreign country to the United States will be required to show proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test, or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. The negative pre-departure test ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Please note that the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia will be closed on Thursday, January 14, 2021 and Monday, January 18, 2021 in observance of Tunisian and U.S. Federal holidays. New COVID-19 mitigation measures: On January 12, the Government of Tunisia announced the following: A four-day nationwide lockdown will take place from Thursday, January 14 through Sunday, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined the Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines Salwa Sghayer in inaugurating Education for Employment (EFE)’s new office in Zarzis, Tunisia, which will help graduates from throughout the south launch their careers. As part of the ceremony, EFE signed new partnership agreements with key private sector and employment stakeholders including the Zarzis ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
U.S. Department of State U.S. Embassy Tunis Notice of Funding Opportunity The Embassy of the United States in Tunisia announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni (or ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: Alumni, News
Ambassador Donald Blome met Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi on January 7 to discuss U.S.-Tunisia bilateral cooperation, including the upcoming Millennium Challenge Corporation compact, new USAID activities focused on tourism and energy and the continued partnership on counterterrorism and border security efforts. With Tunisia marking the tenth anniversary of the revolution, the Ambassador stressed the United States’ unwavering commitment to catalyzing inclusive economic growth and sustaining Tunisia’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Tunisia
Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett and General Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, traveled to Tunisia January 5-6 to discuss key policy initiatives with counterparts focused on strengthening the U.S.-Tunisia partnership. Secretary Barrett and General Harrigian met with Tunisian Air Chief, Brigadir General Mohamed Hajem, and Tunisian Defense Minister, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 January, 2021 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance, Key Officials, News
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that the OPEN Program for Spring 2021 (formerly E-Teacher) is open for applications until January 18. This program is for new English teachers and teacher trainers and provides current methodologies for teaching English learners of different ages in many learning contexts.
Application forms should be sent via email to
TunisELprograms@state.gov no ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 January, 2021 | Topics: English Language Learning, News
Ambassador Blome met Foreign Minister Jerandi on January 4 to congratulate Tunisia on the tenth anniversary of the revolution and highlight the strength of our U.S.-Tunisia partnership, grounded by our shared democratic values.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News
On December 30, U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Donald Blome met with Tunisian Minister of Communication Technologies Mohamed Fadhel Kraiem to discuss Tunisia’s ITC strategy and ongoing collaboration in the sector. Since 2011, the United States has provided nearly $2 billion in foreign assistance to strengthen Tunisia’s economy and security and support its young democracy. That ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Science & Tech
As part of its intellectual property (IP) support for start-ups, the U.S. funded Promise project partnered with Montgomery Mcraken, a U.S. Based IP firm, to deliver training on patenting in the United States. The training focused on patenting processes, practices and regulations in the U.S. market. Tunisian start-ups ENOVA Robotics, Majesteye, Moove, Lifeeye and Qualifour, operating in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Mabrouka Athimni, president of the women cooperative GDA El Baraka, who, with the support of the U.S. funded Collaborative Action for Handicrafts Exports (ACEA) project, has successfully obtained the ECOCERT Organic Group certification. The ECOCERT certification represents a major breakthrough that will allow GDA El Baraka to export their products by completing their first export ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Smart 5G Decisions Today Can Preserve the Security and Privacy of all Tunisians Op-Ed by Donald Blome, U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia The United States and Tunisia have an enduring partnership, based on shared interests and, more importantly, shared values. 10 years ago, Tunisians stood up for freedom, democracy and the dignity of every individual. Since ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Science & Tech
Please note that the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2020; Friday, December 25, 2020; and Friday, January 1, 2021 in observance of U.S. Federal holidays. Curfew and Movement Restrictions in Tunisia through January 15, 2021: The Government of Tunisia extended the nationwide curfew, which will remain in effect from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert
As part of the U.S. Embassy’s Assistance Unit (AU) $5.6 million “Increasing Accountability in Tunisia” project in partnership with the National Center for States Courts (NCSC), the Ministry of Relations with Civil Society and the NCSC signed an agreement on December 15 to establish an electronic platform for civil society organizations (CSOs). This platform will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 December, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joined the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Sfax, Ridha Fourati, the Director General, Ikram Makni, and a group of Sfaxian business owners during a webinar to discuss U.S. economic support and investment in Sfax and throughout Tunisia. The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has a long-standing partnership with the Sfax Chamber of Commerce aimed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
On December 2nd, U.S Ambassador Donald Blome joined British Ambassador Edward Oakden, Minister of the Economy, Finance and Investment Promotion Ali Kooli and African Development Bank (AfDB) Director-General of North Africa, Muhammad Al-Azizi, , in a virtual meeting. The event was part of AfDB’s Souk At-Tanmia project to celebrate more than 80 entrepreneurs who won competitions to develop new technologies or ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 10, 2020 A Proclamation By the President Of The United States Of America The United States affirms, as stated by previous Administrations, its support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the only basis for a just and lasting solution to the dispute over the Western ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, President of the United States, Press Releases
U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo December 10, 2020 On International Human Rights Day, the United States celebrates the rights and freedoms enshrined in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This day has a special resonance for Americans, as the United States was the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News
Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate program (TLG) is one of the many educational programs offered and fully funded by MEPI at the United States Department of State. It offers students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) a unique opportunity to pursue a master’s degree through leading American institutions with American-accreditation in the MENA region: the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State December 2, 2020 December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a fitting occasion for the United States to reaffirm its commitment to, and support for, the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in daily life of the community. We point with pride to robust ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Tunis, Brussels, 2 December 2020 – Cities Alliance and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will launch the Women of the City (Femmedina) initiative, supported by the United States Agency for International Development with an amount of $500,000. The initiative is implemented in cooperation with the Municipality of Tunis to rethink how public ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Press Releases, USAID
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. MISSION IN TUNISIA, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY GRANT PROGRAM Annual Program Statement for Fiscal Year 2021 ending September 30, 2021. Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Mission in Tunisia Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-Tunisia-FY21-01 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Deadline for Applications: See Application deadlines section Email:
PASTunisSmallGrants@state.gov The U.S. Mission in Tunisia’s Public Affairs Office ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News
MODERATOR: Hey, good morning, everybody. Thanks for joining us. Welcome to this background call previewing Secretary Pompeo’s trip to France, Turkey, Georgia, and several locations in the Middle East which the Secretary announced this past Tuesday. Just a reminder, this call is on background and is embargoed until the call is completed. I would emphasize ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
The United States is proud to partner with Tunisia’s Ministry of Justice to strengthen Tunisia’s judicial institutions through Remote Courts. This $2 million, four-phase, nationwide project represents the strength of the bilateral relationship and reflects the ways the U.S. and Tunisia cooperate to support the Tunisian people’s democratic ambitions and to strengthen the nation’s rule-of-law. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases | Tags: COVID-19, INL
U.S. bio-pharmaceutical company Pfizer has just donated eight state-of-the-art respirators to the Tunisian Ministry of Health as part of an ongoing effort to help Tunisia combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These respirators will provide hospitals in Kasserine, Nabeul, Sousse, Tunis, and Zaghouan additional capacity in providing critical healthcare services to patients. We applaud Pfizer’s generous donation.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: COVID-19
Attention fans of American Hip Hop! The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is delighted to announce a virtual workshop and live concert led by professional Hip Hop musician and American Arts Envoy, Wordsmith. Workshop – November 20 During the one-hour virtual Hip Hop workshop session on November 20, Wordsmith and his team will explore the birth ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first virtual “Open Day” to talk about U.S.-funded exchange programs! For anyone who missed the Live event or would like to watch it again, please follow the links below to the Facebook Live recordings. Special thanks to our Tunisian alumni who participated with us, as well as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, English Language Learning, Events, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
Ambassador Donald Blome met with the Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines, Salwa Sghaier. They discussed aspects of bilateral economic cooperation and means of strengthening this cooperation, especially in the fields of energy, renewable resources, and industry. Ambassador Blome reaffirmed the United States’ continued support for Tunisia’s economy through enhancing the competitiveness of industrial institutions, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News
U.S. Department Of State Office Of The Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement By Morgan Ortagus, Spokesperson November 1, 2020 A free press is essential to an informed citizenry. A vigorous press can, for instance, expose corruption, shine a light on human rights abuses, and provide the public essential information during crises. In many places, journalists fulfilling this necessary role risk attacks by authoritarian regimes and criminal organizations seeking to clamp down ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: Events, Press Releases
Within the framework of the U.S. funded Promise Tunisia project, Endeavor’s Scale-up program was launched on March 19 to support emerging Tunisian entrepreneurs. The program offered a combination of group and individual sessions to help entrepreneurs clarify their vision and strategy and strengthen their fundraising capabilities. During the five-month program, the entrepreneurs benefited from 46 hours of one-on-one mentoring and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
U.S. Department of State Office of The Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo October 27, 2020 Twenty-two years ago today, the United States enacted the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act, reaffirming our commitment to promote and defend the fundamental right to religious freedom for all people everywhere. Born of the vision ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Press Statement by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State October 26, 2020 One year ago the United States, in conjunction with the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and our local Iraqi and Syrian partners, launched an operation that took out Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the founder ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases
Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Press Statement by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State October 26, 2020 We welcome the announcement of Libyans signing a nationwide, immediate ceasefire agreement at the UN-facilitated 5+5 Joint Military Commission talks in Geneva on October 23. We commend Libyan leadership on all sides for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 October, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
October 23, 2020 President Donald J. Trump, Sudanese Chairman of the Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today to discuss Sudan’s historic progress towards democracy and opportunities to advance peace in the region. After decades of living under a brutal dictatorship, the people of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
U.S. Department of State The Dubai Regional Media Hub For Immediate Release Special Briefing via Telephone David Schenker Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs October 22, 2020 Moderator: Thank you. Greetings to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s Dubai Regional Media Hub. I would like to welcome our participants dialing in from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, Near East & North Africa, News
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 23, 2020 “They are choosing a future in which Arabs and Israelis, Muslims, Jews, and Christians can live together, pray together, and dream together, side by side, in harmony, community, and peace.” President Donald J. Trump STRIKING ANOTHER HISTORIC AGREEMENT: President Donald J. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: President of the United States, Press Releases
Joint Press Release U.S. Embassy in Tunis and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries The United States Supports the Agriculture Industry through the Successful Implementation of the Training Center for Feed Manufacturing October 22, 2020 U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Donald Blome, and the Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, Akissa Bahri, joined members of the Tunisian National Institute for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 October, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Tunis, October 20, 2020 The United States government, through the U.S. International Development Agency (USAID), is partnering with leading microenterprise institutions Baobab Tunisie and Advans Tunisie to provide financing to more than 13,000 Tunisian micro and small enterprises and women-owned businesses in underserved regions across Tunisia. USAID Tunisia JOBS, in partnership with Boabab and Advans ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 October, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
The White House Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2020 Yesterday, delegations from the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United States of America, and the State of Israel met in Manama. Bahrain and Israel signed a historic Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic, Peaceful and Friendly Relations, marking the new and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 October, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, U.S. Secretary of State
Ambassador Donald Blome met with Minister of Justice Mohamed Boussetta at the Ministry of Justice. Ambassador Blome and Minister Boussetta discussed the excellent U.S.-Tunisia bilateral relations and the continuous U.S. support to the Ministry’s reform initiatives to enhance access to justice for all Tunisian citizens.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Tunisia
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Remarks to The Press October 14, 2020 Press Briefing Room Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. Welcome. Today I want to discuss a theme that deserves far more attention, and that is that America is a force for good in the world. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 October, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
Location: Tunis, Tunisia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is providing an update on regional curfews and COVID-19 in Tunisia. Tunisia COVID-19 Information: To curb the spread of COVID-19, as of October 8, the Government of Tunisia has enacted a 15-day curfew in Greater Tunis (which includes the governorates of Ariana, Ben Arous, Manouba, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert
October 6-7, 2020 marks the 34th annual Joint Military Commission (JMC), an event symbolic of the strong and enduring partnership between the United States and Tunisia which dates back to the Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1797. This year’s JMC at the Ministry of Defense Officers’ Club was attended by Minister of Defense Brahim ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Military Assistance
https://cdn.dvidshub.net/media/video/2009/DOD_108004403/DOD_108004403-1920x1080-6221k.mp4 (As Delivered) Thank you all for joining me this afternoon. I want to thank also The United States Embassy Tunis for hosting us today, and I want to thank the American Battle Monuments Commission for dedicating and maintaining these hallowed grounds. It is an honor to be here with you in the North Africa ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 October, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Speeches
U.S. Secretary of Defense, Dr. Mark T. Esper, visited Tunisia on September 30, 2020. During his visit, Secretary Esper met with Tunisian President Kais Saied at Carthage Palace. Secretary Esper expressed his appreciation for the longstanding friendship between the United States and Tunisia, dating back to the countries’ first agreement of friendship and trade in 1799. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News
United States Election Day is November 3, 2020. If you are planning to submit your absentee ballot, now is the time! To vote in the 2020 U.S. elections from Tunisia: Receive and complete your ballot: States are required to send out ballots 45 days before a regular election for federal office. Please complete your ballot as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The White house Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 22, 2020 PRESIDENT TRUMP: It is my profound honor to address the United Nations General Assembly. Seventy-five years after the end of World War II and the founding of the United Nations, we are once again engaged in a great global struggle. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Policy, President of the United States
The U.S. Government, through a USAID-UNICEF partnership, presented the Tunisian Ministry of Health today with the first 25,000 of 100,000 COVID-19 test kits to increase the Ministry’s ability to conduct tests to contain the spread of the pandemic. When the pandemic reached Tunisia last March, the U.S. Government through USAID, committed $25 million to support the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 September, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
Dr. Faouzi El Mehdi, Minister of Health, Ms. Marilena Viviani, Country Representative & UN Resident Representative, colleagues, and guests. Good morning. It is my great honor and pleasure to be with you today. When the pandemic reached Tunisia last March, the U.S. Government through USAID, committed $25 million to support the Government of Tunisia’s immediate ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches, USAID
White House Abraham Accords Signing Ceremony with President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, UAE’s Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. Remarks by President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, Minister bin Zayed, and Minister Al Zayani at the Abraham Accords Signing Ceremony September ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 September, 2020 | Topics: Events, History, Near East & North Africa, News, President of the United States
Today, nations across the region and throughout the world are joining together, united in their determination to build a better future. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 September, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, President of the United States
U.S. Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State September 14, 2020 In recognition of the International Day of Democracy on September 15, we reaffirm the right of every citizen to take part in the processes of democratic self-governance. Democracies are accountable to their citizens. They respect the Rule of Law, protect ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 September, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
The U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. Stephen Townsend met, during his visit on September 9, with key Tunisian leadership, including Tunisian President Kais Saied and Tunisian Minister of Defense, Ibrahim Bartagi. He, also, attended a PPE donation ceremony held by the Tunisian Ministry of Defense, where both, Commander Gen. Stephen Townsend and Ambassador Donald Blome, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Tunisia
U.S Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State September 11, 2020 On the 19th anniversary of 9/11, we usher in a new era of peace. It’s humbling when the course of history changes seemingly overnight. In less than one month, under President Trump’s leadership, we have another historic agreement, this time ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 September, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 15, 2020 “Now that the ice has been broken, I expect more Arab and Muslim countries will follow the United Arab Emirates’ lead.” ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, President of the United States
U.S Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State September 11, 2020 Today, we remember and honor the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the terrorist attacks in our country 19 years ago on September 11. We have made great strides to defeat al-Qa’ida and other terrorist groups that seek to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: News
COVID-19 Update and Travel Advisory Reminder U.S. Embassy Tunis, Tunisia September 11, 2020 Location: Tunis, Tunisia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Tunis reminds U.S. citizens to review the travel advisory and is providing an update on COVID-19 in Tunisia. Security Reminder: In light of the September 5 terrorist attack targeting Tunisian national guard officers in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert
(as prepared) Brigadier General Ferjani and colleagues from the Department of Military Health, Good Morning. The unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 continue to affect us all. General Townsend and I here to reaffirm U.S. commitment in working hand in hand with the Tunisian government to reinforce Tunisia’s COVID-19 prevention and response efforts. During my recent visits ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: INL
The accord reached between the United States, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on August 13, 2020, is a courageous step toward a more stable, integrated, and prosperous Middle East. The accord inverts traditional thinking about the way to address the region’s problems and challenges, focusing on pragmatic steps that have tangible, practical outcomes. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News | Tags: and the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Joint Statement by the United States
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the UN agency responsible for promoting sustainable, accessible and inclusive tourism, launched in partnership with WAKALUA, the first global tourism innovation hub, an international competition that aims to encourage the global innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem to embrace sustainability and to deliver impact during the United Nations Decade of Action starting this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Travel & Tourism
COVID-19 Information Last updated: 09/03/2020 Tunisia-Specific Information: The Tunisian Observatory for New and Emerging Diseases (ONMNE) provides regular COVID-19 updates on their official Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ONMNE/ . As of September 3, the Tunisian Ministry of Health had confirmed 4,196 cases of COVID-19. The governorates of Gabes, Kef, Ben Arous, Kairouan, Sousse, and Tunis currently have the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
U.S. Department of State Special Briefing via Telephone Jared Kushner, Senior Advisor to the President of the United States August 17, 2020 Moderator: Good afternoon to everyone from the Department of State’s London Media Hub. I’d like to welcome our participants dialing in from the Middle East and from around the world for this on-the-record press ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 August, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News
Location: Tunis, Tunisia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is providing an update on COVID-19 in Tunisia. Tunisia Country-Specific Information: The Tunisian Observatory for New and Emerging Diseases (ONMNE) provides regular COVID-19 updates on their official Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ONMNE/ . As of August 16, the Tunisian Ministry of Health has confirmed 2,314 cases of COVID-19, with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert
U.S Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State August 13, 2020 Today is an historic day and a significant step forward for peace in the Middle East. After vigorous diplomatic outreach, President Trump, along with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Emirati Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed, announced an agreement to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 August, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, U.S. Secretary of State
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 13, 2020 President Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates spoke today and agreed to the full normalization of relations between Israel ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 13, 2020 “Our vision is one of peace, security, and prosperity—in this region, and in the world. Our goal is a coalition of nations who share the aim of stamping out extremism and providing our children a hopeful future that does honor to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 August, 2020 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, President of the United States | Tags: and the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Joint Statement by the United States
Readout Office of the Spokesperson August 8, 2020 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Tunisian President Kais Saied about matters facing the United Nations Security Council. Secretary Pompeo and President Saied also discussed ways to advance the bilateral partnership.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 August, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Tunisia, U.S. Secretary of State
As part of the MEPI Day of Service, MEPI Leadership for Development Fellowship (LDF) alumnus, Anis Mimech, organized a cleaning campaign of Lebna beach in the governorate of Nabeul. Anis and his10 volunteers also carried out an awareness campaign for the visitors of the beach to educate them on the importance of cleaning up after themselves and protecting the environment. This initiative is an effort to strengthen the culture of volunteering, and the spirit of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI, MEPI Alumin success Stories
U.S Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State July 31, 2020 On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, we wish Muslims in the United States and around the world Eid Mubarak. Eid al-Adha is a time for compassion, generosity, and sacrifice – values demonstrated by Abraham’s commitment to God. Eid marks the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Brian Hook, Special Representative for Iran and Senior Advisor to Secretary Pompeo, discusses U.S. -Tunisia cooperation and leadership on the United Nations Security Council. Good morning. I want to begin by wishing all Tunisians a very happy Republic Day, which I understand you will be celebrating on July 25. It is a pleasure to be ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Tunisia
READOUT July 14, 2020 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo’s Call with Tunisian Foreign Minister Erray The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Noureddine Erray to discuss strengthening our cooperation on the United Nations Security Council, maturing the U.S.-Tunisia bilateral relationship, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 July, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Tunisia, U.S. Secretary of State
In March 2020, the U.S. funded Collaborative Actions for Handicrafts Exports (ACEA) artisans were eagerly anticipating the opportunity to participate in the Handicraft Production Fair (Salon de la Création Artisanale). They were prepared to sell a wide range of Wiki Pam products featuring newly esigned attractive ackaging. Additionally, thanks to the training and coaching provided by ACEA, the artisans acquired the necessary set of business skills to sell their products at the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 July, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) alumna, Amira Marzouk is no stranger to active civic and political engagement. Her journey started in 2012, where she was elected as member of the Pan African Parliament and served as a member of the Human Rights Commission. Having acquired a rich international background from her law studies, she worked within the investigation committee in Sudan and South Sudan. Amira was the only woman ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 July, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI, MEPI Alumin success Stories
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 7, 2020 The United States has long been the destination of choice for international students, and we are pleased that many international students who had planned to study this fall in the United States may still have the opportunity to do so. The Department of Homeland Security has ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 July, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
The Government of Tunisia does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period; therefore Tunisia remained on Tier 2. These efforts included an increase in investigations of alleged traffickers and an increase ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Reports
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections!
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
The Government of Tunisia (GOT) has lifted most of the COVID-19 confinement measures. Please note that the GOT’s re-opening is subject to revision if the Ministry of Health (MOH) observes a significant increase of COVID-19 cases. Guidance for the Re-Opening of Tunisian Air, Land, and Sea Borders The Tunisian government has announced preliminary guidance for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Press Statement by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State June 17, 2020 More than six years ago, the brave photographer known as Caesar shocked the world by smuggling out of Syria the photographic proof that the Assad regime was torturing and executing many thousands ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
Created in 2010, Consomed is a manufacturing company specialized in developing and producing single-use personal protective equipment and sterile surgical linens for the healthcare sector. The company is based in Kairouan and collaborates with healthcare practitioners to ensure that its devices and equipment provide the maximum level of protection. Consomed has CE, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
Executive Summary The constitution declares the country’s religion to be Islam. The constitution also declares the country to be a “civil state.” The constitution designates the government as the “guardian of religion” and obligates the state to disseminate the values of “moderation and tolerance.” It prohibits the use of mosques and other houses of worship ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News
Thank you Brigadier General Ferjani and the Department of Military Health for allowing me to join this very important event. While we all continue to face unprecedented challenges as a result of COVID-19, Tunisia has been extremely successful in combatting and preventing its spread. I hope to see Tunisia continue on this trajectory, and that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19
Oumaima Dhahri, a youth participant in the USAID – US Agency for International Development sponsored
Ma3an Tunisia project, decided to put her abilities to use to help her country’s response to the spread of COVID19. Wanting to help keep Tunisians safe and reduce the shortage of medical equipment across the country, Oumaima from Sidi Bouzid, volunteered ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
Following the Embassy’s efforts to respond to the economic challenges caused by COVID-19, the Political Section’s Assistance Unit, in collaboration with its partners FHI360, Education for Employment, the Financial Services Volunteer Corps, Action Positive, and Rawafed association, within their respective projects “Collaborative Actions for Handicrafts Exports”, “Supporting Job Creation for Young Tunisians from Marginalized Communities “, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
It is an honor to participate in the commemoration of one of America’s most solemn of holidays – Memorial Day. Every year, the United States takes pause on this day to remember all our military members who gave their lives in defense of our freedom, and this year has added significance as it coincides with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News
The US Embassy in Tunis Office has partnered with the Tunisian Ministry of Technology of Communication and Digital Transformation and Smart Capital, the Startup Tunisia operator, to raise awareness about the goals of the Start-up Act across Tunisia. The much-awaited Startup Act has been launched officially since 2019 and is offering a new and unique legal framework with a series ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
The Education for Employment (EFE) Foundation and its local Tunisian affiliate launched a national initiative “Sa7ti.tn,” as part of the national effort to combat COVID-19. Aimed at all hospital, medical and paramedical staff, www.sa7ti.tn is a free online training platform dedicated to the care of COVID-19 patients. This project, carried out in collaboration with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
Because of the increased Gender-Based Violence reports during confinement, the Safety and Women’s Advancement (SAWA) program promptly responded to the Minister of Women Affairs’ request to support online coaching of Violence Against Women (VAW) hotline operators. SAWA organized individual and group coaching sessions with 17 hotline operators. The sessions covered practical topics such as stress ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit
The US Government’s USAID/Fiscal Reform for a Strong Tunisia (FIRST) program has directed $800,000 towards supporting the Ministry of Finance’s e-filing and e-payment system, to respond to new demands caused by COVID-19.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
The US Government’s USAID/Fiscal Reform for a Strong Tunisia (FIRST) program has helped the Ministry of Finance with modeling, forecasting and analysis of the economic impact of COVID19. Preparing for the future requires accurate information.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
The US Government’s USAID/Fiscal Reform for a Strong Tunisia (FIRST) program has installed secure software for secure data communication for 25 senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, so that public finance functions can continue during this time of crisis.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
The US Government’s USAID/Fiscal Reform for a Strong Tunisia (FIRST) program has installed a secure webcasting system at the Ministry of Finance, allowing it to virtually connect 13 regional offices throughout Tunisia.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
Executive Summary Tunisia is a constitutional republic with a multiparty, unicameral parliamentary system and a president with powers specified in the constitution. During the year the country held parliamentary and presidential elections in the first transition of power since its first democratic elections in 2014. On October 6, the country held open and competitive parliamentary ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News
The US Government’s USAID Tunisia Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success (Tunisia JOBS) program is redirecting $3 million (about 9 million dinars) to help small and medium enterprises that provide essential services to combat the pandemic.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
The US Government’s USAID Tunisia Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success (Tunisia JOBS) program is supporting healthcare firms in producing essential goods and services.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
The US Government’s USAID Tunisia Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success (Tunisia JOBS) program supports the 700 million dinar Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC.tn) equity fund to mitigate the economic impact of the health crisis.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
In coordination with the Ministry of Local Affairs, the US Government is buying sanitation kits for municipal trash collectors and janitors in 151 of Tunisia’s 350 municipalities (nearly half of all municipalities in Tunisia) through its local governance USAID program TADEEM – Tunisia Accountability, Decentralization, and Effective Municipalities. Five other donors (France, Switzerland, EU, UNDP, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
MEPI Leaders for Democracy (LDF) alumnus and Head of District of Sidi Mansour, Ahmed Missaoui, leveraged his leadership skills and network to unite different stakeholders in his district to perform a host of community service projects. Ahmed coordinated with local civil society organizations, municipality staff, and volunteering citizens to procure sterilization equipment and to conduct ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI, MEPI Alumin success Stories
2018 MEPI Student Leaders alumna, Nadia Assidi, collaborated with a group of young engineers from Kasserine to produce 150 3D printed face masks. With the support from the governor’s office, local citizens, and the local university of Kasserine, Nadia was able to acquire all the necessary equipment and access to 3D printers. Nadia and her ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI, MEPI Alumin success Stories
Within its MEPI funded project to support political parties in Tunisia, the International Republican Institute (IRI) organized in cooperation with the House Democracy Partnership a third virtual exchange between the U.S. Congress and Tunisian Members of Parliament. The session focused on crisis management and the role of legislators in addressing the challenges of COVID-19 in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Alumni Embassy Events, Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
Today, Ambassador Donald Blome notified the Tunisian government that the United States Government has committed an additional $25 million grant of bilateral Economic Support Funding to strengthen the Government of Tunisia’s urgent COVID-19 prevention and response efforts. Funding will be used to support: National laboratory capacity focused on increasing testing capacity across the country Infection prevention ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia, U.S. Agencies | Tags: COVID-19
U.S. Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State April 23, 2020 On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world as they mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time of introspection, service, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 23, 2020 I wish all Muslims, both in the United States and across the world, a blessed and peaceful Ramadan. For millions around the globe, this holy month is an opportunity to renew and strengthen their faith through rigorous fasting, devout prayer, reflective ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States
In an April 14 call, Ambassador Blome and Tunisia’s Minister of Finance, Mohamed Nizar Yaiche, discussed the latest disbursement of IMF funds and the government’s efforts to support the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambassador Blome assured the Minister that the United States is ready to consider all options to support Tunisia during this difficult ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia, U.S. Agencies, USAID
A group of Tunisian youth from Sfax and Nabeul participating in the Assistance Unit funded Tunisian Accountability and Political Participation (TAPP) project, designed a chatbot application on Facebook Messenger. The chatbot contains all the general information related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, it provides advice to users, and answers the most frequently asked questions and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
The International Republican Institute held three online trainings under its MEPI Strengthening Trust & Accountability in Tunisia program on crisis communication. A group of young activists, representatives of local governments and political parties, as well as public health experts participated in those trainings and learnt how to use proper crisis communication strategies to support the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
MEPI-funded Nebni.tn project devoted its newsletter to benchmark and cover the safety practices that the municipalities of Medenine are adopting in light of the current crisis. The newsletter will serve as an informative tool to keep local citizens updated on new procedures and measures undertaken by their municipalities. It will also enable the citizens to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
Tunisia’s Directorate General of Prison and Rehabilitation (DGPR) confirmed that, in an effort to contain the coronavirus, the seven prison facilities that have a tailor vocational program are producing medical masks using sewing machines donated by the U.S. Government. More than 750 protective masks are assembled daily based on the required health standards and issued ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: COVID-19, INL
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo Remarks to the Press Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary Of State Press Briefing Room Washington, D.C. April 7, 2020 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. Glad we’re all together, everybody healthy, everybody looking good, staying apart – all fantastic. I wanted to start with just a few brief items here this morning, beginning ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Policy, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State, USAID
U.S. Company Cisco Contributes to COVID-19 Response: American tech company Cisco donated video-conference equipment to government agencies to work remotely during the lockdown to ensure continuity of operations. Cisco offered a video-conference station for the Strategic Health Operation Center at the Ministry of Health (MoH), connecting it to eight remote sites in the country.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News | Tags: COVID-19
During the MEPI Day of Service on April 4, Leaders for Democracy alumnus Wajdi Hamza launched Citizen-Gov initiative. Through this initiative, he hosted a Zoom call to advocate for solidarity in the face of a crisis, and to encourage people to give donations to the 1818 fund created by the Ministry of Health. Over 75 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: COVID-19, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
For Immediate Release April 03, 2020 TUNIS – The United States Government has committed $600,000 (approximately 1.7 million dinars) to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Tunisia from the Emergency Reserve Fund for Contagious Infectious Diseases at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The United States is providing these funds to the World Health ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, USAID | Tags: COVID-19
(TAP) – Interior Minister Hichem Mechichi met, on Wednesday in Tunis, U.S. ambassador in Tunis, Donald Blome. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss the Tunisian-US cooperation, particularly in the areas of counter-terrorism, training and education, as well as issues of common interest, a statement of the Interior Ministry said. The two sides stressed the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Tunisia
COVID-19 Information Last updated: 01/13/2021 New COVID-19 Mitigation Measures: On January 12, the Government of Tunisia announced the following: A four-day nationwide lockdown will take place from Thursday, January 14 through Sunday, January 17. During the general lockdown, a 16:00 to 06:00 curfew will be enacted. Residents should not leave their homes outside of the curfew hours except ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: News
Confirmation emails for seats on special chartered flights for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing Tunis Carthage International Airportarranged by the Department of State and U.S. Embassy Tunis were sent today, March 26, 2020. Unless you have received an email from Embassy Tunis confirming your seat on a flight, you are not guaranteed a seat. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Notification, U.S. Citizen Services
Remarks of the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, R. Clarke Cooper Sabah alkhyr! I am honored and thrilled to join you all today here at the very first Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition. Tunisia is a strong partner of the United States, and we are proud to stand with you. We salute ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. & Tunisia
Tunis, February 28, 2020 Good evening everyone. I am proud to join you to celebrate the tremendous success of the Financial Services Volunteer Corps in Tunisia. I would like to thank Andrew Spindler – the CEO of FSVC – for the kind invitation and to his team for putting together this terrific event. On behalf ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, U.S. & Tunisia
March 2, 2020 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Tunisian Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh. Secretary Pompeo congratulated Prime Minister Fakhfakh on forming a new government. The Secretary expressed his commitment to continuing the strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Tunisia with Prime Minister Fakhfakh’s government and strengthening economic and commercial ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 March, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Tunisia, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S Department of State Media Note Office of the Spokesperson February 26, 2020 Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs R. Clarke Cooper travels to Mauritania, Algeria, and Tunisia February 27-March 4, 2020, to expand U.S. security cooperation and defense trade that enhances our shared security across Africa and the Maghreb. In Mauritania February 27-28, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Tunisia
DFC, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation February 20, 2020 WASHINGTON – Today, President Donald J. Trump has selected U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer Adam Boehler to serve as Executive Chairman of Prosper Africa. Announced in 2018,
Prosper Africa is a U.S. Government-led initiative which aims to substantially increase two-way trade and investment between the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News
USAID Administrator Mark Green Meets the President of the Republic, Kais Saaied On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, the President of the Republic, Kais Saied, received the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Mark Green. Mr. Green was on a working visit to Tunisia from February 16 to 18 as part of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Foreign Assistance, Government Offices, USAID
Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo February 7, 2020 This week the State Department has facilitated the transportation of nearly 17.8 tons of donated medical supplies to the Chinese people, including masks, gowns, gauze, respirators, and other vital materials. These donations are a testament to the generosity of the American people. Today, the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 February, 2020 | Topics: Overseas Security Advisory Council, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, U.S. Secretary of State
Tunis – February 6, 2020 “Prosper Africa and the Joint Economic Committee demonstrated our commitment to strengthening the U.S.-Tunisia economic relationship and helping Tunisia become a gateway to Africa for U.S. firms.” – Ambassador Donald Blome, speaking at the Prosper Africa opening ceremony. U.S.-Tunisia Joint Economic Commission (JEC) At the third session of the U.S.-Tunisia ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Events, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID | Tags: Prosper Africa
U.S.-Tunisia Joint Economic Commission (JEC) Statement by the Republic of Tunisia and the United States of America At the third session of the U.S.-Tunisia Joint Economic Commission (JEC) held today, Friday the 7th of February, in Tunis, Tunisian Minister of Trade Omar Béhi and U.S. Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Joseph Semsar ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Events, News, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID | Tags: Prosper Africa
Tunis, Tunisia 06 February 2020 U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Prosper Africa initiative is partnering with the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to increase two-way trade and investment between the United States and the nations of Africa. This partnership ensures businesses are equipped with the technical and financial tools they need to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, Press Releases, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID | Tags: Prosper Africa
Tunis, Tunisia 06 February 2020 Tony Elumelu, Nigerian philanthropist and entrepreneur, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa group, and founder of the largest African philanthropic initiative devoted to supporting entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the Prosper Africa conference, taking place February 6, 2020, in Tunis, Tunisia. The Prosper ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Business, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Prosper Africa
Good evening everyone. I am delighted to participate in Enactus’s first global summit, celebrating the accomplishments of entrepreneurs from 27 countries. I would like to thank Minister of Education and Interim Minister of Higher Education, Hatem Ben Salem, Minister of Tourism and Interim Minister of Transport, René Trabelsi, Enactus Global CEO Rachael Jarosh, and Enactus ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Business, Deputy Chief of Mission, Foreign Assistance, Job Opportunities | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 28, 2020 “We are not here to lecture—we are not here to tell other people how to live, what to do, who to be, or how to worship. Instead, we are here to offer partnership – based on shared interests and values – ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 January, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States
Good evening, everyone. It is my pleasure to join you for the closing ceremony for the fourth edition of Open Start Up Tunisia. First, I would like to acknowledge many contributions that have made OST4 a success. To the organizing committee led by Houda Ghozzi, you have a built a model of entrepreneurship education that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Foreign Assistance
Tunis, Tunisia 06 February 2020 Registration is now open for the U.S. Embassy and American Chamber of Commerce of Tunisia’s conference promoting Prosper Africa at this link:
http://seminr.site/ . Prosper Africa, the U.S. government initiative to increase trade and investment between the United States and Africa, will provide a greater connection between the U.S. and African ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 January, 2020 | Topics: Business, Events, News | Tags: Prosper Africa
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 8, 2020 Grand Foyer 11:28 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: As long as I am President of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. Good morning. I’m pleased to inform you: The American people should be extremely grateful ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 January, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
Location: Tunisia Event: Due to heightened tensions in Iraq and the region, the U.S. Embassy in Tunis strongly encourages U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness. While we are not aware of specific, credible threats against U.S. citizens in Tunisia at this time, travelers to and in Tunisia ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Tunis, Tunisia 06 February, 2020 Prosper Africa, a U.S. government initiative to increase trade and investment between the United States and Africa, will launch in Tunisia with a conference sponsored by the Embassy of the United States of America and the American Chamber of Commerce of Tunisia. The event will take place at the Laico ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 December, 2019 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases | Tags: Prosper Africa
Good evening everyone; I am delighted to participate in this graduation ceremony, celebrating the 132 Tunisian youth who have been trained and placed in jobs through the U.S. embassy’s Education for Employment project. I would like to thank the Interim Minister of Vocational Training and Employment, Tawfik Rajhi, Maitre Donia Ellouz and the entire Education ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
The annual Patents for Humanity competition sponsored by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is officially open! The competition recognizes innovators who use game-changing technology to meet global humanitarian challenges. For full details, including how to apply, see:
https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/patent-policy/patents-humanity . Deadline: January 31, 2020
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Science & Tech
December 4-5, 2019 Ambassador Blome visited the Governor of Jendouba, Mr. Ali Marmouri, as well as the Mayor and other Tunisian government representatives of the region. This was followed by a press conference, in which he stressed that the U.S. is seeking to develop bilateral cooperation and boost the regional partnership in several sectors, especially ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, USAID | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
In support of the Fulbright alumni network, AMIDEAST Tunisia organized a conference for around 100 Fulbright alumni from Tunisia and Libya, November 22-25. The conference strengthened the Fulbright alumni community of the North Africa region, allowed Tunisian and Libyan alumni to develop leadership and community engagement skills, and facilitated innovative and cross-sectoral solutions to community ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 November, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Scholarships and Exchanges
As part of the U.S. Embassy’s
International Education Week celebration , the Embassy organized a roundtable with the Columbia University Global Center (CGC) in Tunis, to discuss International Cooperation and the Future of Education in Tunisia. Thank you to U.S. State Department Near Eastern Affairs Press and Public Diplomacy Deputy Director Alica Lejlic, officials from the Ministries of Education ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, Key Officials, Scholarships and Exchanges
The U.S. Embassy was pleased to receive the Access English Microscholarship Program students from Boussalem, Djerba, Tataouine and Monastir who are learning English through this U.S. Department of State funded program. Ambassador Donald Blome had an interactive conversation with students from Tataouine and answered their questions about the Embassy and the United States. The students shared ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: English Language Learning, Events | Tags: Access
This morning we are celebrating one of Tunisia’s greatest treasures – El Jem – as well as the strong and growing U.S.-Tunisian partnership on cultural heritage preservation. The El Jem grant is – in fact – the seventh Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation project in Tunisia. Some of you may remember that we launched a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia
Ambassador Blome made his first official trip to Sfax this week. While in town, he met with Governor Anis Oueslati, the President of the University of Sfax and the heads of 19 other educational institutions based in Sfax. Ambassador Blome also had dinner with members of the local AmCham chapter, and visited students and classes ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, English Language Learning, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia
Dear Friends, The U.S. Embassy Tunis and AmCham Tunis are pleased to announce CES®2020, which is the largest tradeshow and marketplace for consumer technology! This spectacular event will take place January 7-10, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. We invite you to join the Tunisian delegation to this annual trade event. About CES CES is the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 October, 2019 | Topics: Business, News
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 27, 2019 Freedom of religion is a cherished American value and a fundamental freedom. The Founding Fathers understood religious freedom not as the state’s creation, but as the unalienable birthright of human beings. Today, we commemorate the 21st anniversary of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 October, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
October 15, 2019 I congratulate the Tunisian people, who turned out over the weekend to exercise their hard won right to vote. We were impressed with Tunisia’s independent elections commission, which increased voter confidence in the electoral system. Citizens choosing their next President is a milestone on Tunisia’s path to democracy. The U.S. looks forward ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 October, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Tunisia
Location: Tunis The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens in Tunisia to review the Department of State’s
travel advisory for Tunisia . Recent attacks have occurred against security forces in central Tunis. Actions to take: Remain vigilant, especially in crowded areas. Avoid demonstrations. Monitor local media for updates. Assistance: The U.S. Embassy is located in Berges du Lac, 1053 Tunis, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Good Morning Everyone, Sbe7 El Khir. I am delighted to be here with you today. Mabrouk on successful and transparent elections and good luck on the second round of the presidential elections. Tunisia’s success since the 2011 revolution continues to inspire people around the world. As a representative of the United States here in Tunisia, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 October, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Foreign Assistance Unit
Southern Tunisia is renowned for its dunes, palm oases and – most notably – its delicious dates. With the support of USAID Mashrou3i, agripreneurs like Mohamed Tahar Jaziri are finding innovative ways to process and add value to this important local product. Launched in April 2019, Jektis Agro offers a variety of date derivatives mainly ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 October, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
September 27, 2019 Good evening everyone; I am delighted to participate in this special awards ceremony. I want to thank Minister of Industry Slim Feriani, the FHI360 team, and the distinguished winners of the PAM PACK Awards competition. The United States has been a strong supporter of Tunisia’s economic growth; in fact, a substantial portion ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Speeches | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Founded in 2000, CGS 3D (Computerized Generated Solution) is a Tunisian leader in producing 3D animated films. The company took off with the creation of the first Tunisian 3D TV series (Tunis2050). After this success and being able to offer high quality products at low production costs, CGS 3D began working with international partners. They ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
September 26, 2019 The forum’s purpose is to promote nursing professionalism, accountability, credentialing and standardization, and to incorporate evidence-based practice, thereby, strengthening nursing practice in Tunisia. Nursing leaders, professors, researchers, and students were invited to discuss the challenges in developing the nursing profession in Tunisia, brainstorm ideas for improvement, learn from one another, and to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, Science & Tech
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release United Nations Headquarters New York, New York September 24, 2019 PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, distinguished delegates, ambassadors, and world leaders: Seven decades of history have passed through this hall, in all of their richness and drama. Where I ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 September, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Speeches
Tozeur – 11 September 2019 In partnership with the Regional Business Center, USAID Mashrou3i organized a ceremony in Tozeur to celebrate the successful launch of 8 start-ups and the creation of around 140 new jobs in the region. The Mashrou3i Start Up Day, held at the Palm Beach hotel in Tozeur, brought together the Governor ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 September, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
Ambassador Blome’s Remarks at Launch of Tunisia OECD Competition Assessment Report Tunis, September 18, 2019 Ladies and gentlemen, good morning! Sabaah – El – Kheer! It is a pleasure to be with you this morning at the launch of the OECD Competition Assessment Review for Tunisia. I would like to extend my gratitude to Minister ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Speeches, USAID
Congratulations to the people of Tunisia on completing their first round of voting in the Presidential election. We also commend the Tunisian elections commission, ISIE, and international and local observers for their roles in supporting the Tunisian electoral process.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 September, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News, U.S. & Tunisia
U.S Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State September 15, 2019 On this International Day of Democracy, we reflect on our nation’s unwavering commitment to the unalienable rights that create the foundation of our democracy. In the United States, those rights are defined by respect for individual liberty and human dignity. A ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 September, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News
September 6, 2019 Ambassador Blome’s Remarks at the 2019 Independence Day Celebration Ladies and gentlemen, Good evening and welcome! Thank you for joining us. Thanks in particular for adjusting your schedules to allow us to host you on September 6 instead of July 4! I would like to thank in particular: His Excellency Kamel Morjane, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE Assistant Secretary Schenker’s Travel to Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Jordan, and Lebanon
Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs, David Schenker , will travel to Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Jordan, and Lebanon September 4-13 to discuss security and economic issues with government and civil society leaders. During his trip, Assistant Secretary Schenker will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 September, 2019 | Topics: News
On August 21, the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) in the framework of its MEPI-funded project, led a workshop on the different technical aspects of successfully exporting handicrafts for 100 local small and medium enterprises focusing on the production of artisanal products. The exercise included guidance on design for a foreign market, interaction with professional ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 August, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEDIA NOTE Joint Statement by the United States of America and the Republic of Tunisia U.S. SIGNS LANDMARK AGREEMENT WORTH UP TO ONE BILLION DINARS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF TUNISIA August 28, 2019 The U.S. Government’s development agency, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a landmark five-year ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
To apply for an U.S Federal government grant you need to register your entity to do business with the U.S. Federal government by completing the registration process in SAM.gov database. (There is NO charge to register or maintain your entity registration record in SAM) To guide you during this process, the US Embassy encourage you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 August, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Political Affairs
Do I need to pay for the program? What are the costs? If you are selected as a finalist, Legacy International and the United States Department of State will cover all costs associated with your international travel, visa, and basic living costs in the United States. Am I eligible to apply? Please see eligibility requirements ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 August, 2019 | Topics: Scholarships and Exchanges
Women in Tunisia, particularly rural women, face a number of challenges to civic and political participation. According to the National Institute of Statistics, 65 percent of Tunisian women living in rural areas drop out of school at an early age, contributing to an illiteracy rate of over 30 percent within this population. Illiteracy, along with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 August, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
Abaya – a robe-like dress worn by some Muslim women – is typically imported by Tunisia from the Middle East. While researching online, Sabrine Hammami realized that she could match the price of these suppliers but offer better quality and customized designs. Through paid advertising on social media, Sabrine was already raising awareness of her ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 August, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
Mariem Ben Abid founded Suddart in 2016. Her company produces environmentally friendly cement tiles for home decoration. Tiles are handmade, one at a time and filled with mineral color pigments and intricate patterns. They are produced in an environmentally friendly process, emphasizing recycling and low waste. This 100% women-operated company strives to develop a sense ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 August, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories
Mashrou3i Celebrates Tunisia’s National Women’s Day with Special Feature on TV Show El Pitch Lights, camera, pitch! Sunday 11th August, 9pm (UTC+1), El Hiwar Ettounsi – Tunisia Five Tunisian business women go head to head for the chance to win 30,000 TND in this special edition of El Pitch, sponsored by Mashrou3i. The new pitching ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 August, 2019 | Topics: News
August 2, 2019 – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Tunisia organized a visit of Tunisian international basketball player Salah Mejri to the Douar Hicher indoor sports hall to meet and support a group of youth and associations active in sports from the regions of Douar Hicher, Sousse and Jendouba. This visit was organized ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 August, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Press Releases, USAID
The White House Office of the Press Secretary July 26, 2019 President Donald J. Trump Announces Presidential Delegation to Tunis, Tunisia, to Attend the Funeral of His Excellency Beji Caid Essebsi, President of the Republic of Tunisia Today, President Donald J. Trump announced a Presidential Delegation to Tunis, Tunisia, to attend the funeral of His ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 July, 2019 | Topics: U.S. & Tunisia
The people of the United States offer their deepest condolences to the people of Tunisia on the passing of President Beji Caid Essebsi. President Caid Essebsi was a great leader and a friend of the United States. We join the people of Tunisia in celebrating his life and leadership.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 July, 2019 | Topics: U.S. & Tunisia
22 July 2019 – A Closing Ceremony was held on July 22 for the Community Journalism and the Active Citizen (TOKE) project in Tozeur and Kebli. The project was conceived and managed by IREX Europe and the Tunisian Association for Alternative Media, with support from the United States Embassy in Tunisia and the European Union. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, Human Rights
Congratulations to the 12 Pedagogical Advisors who successfully completed the eight-week
online E-Teacher course “Teaching English to Young Learners.” The program was offered by George Mason University and funded by the U.S. Department of State. The participants were selected by the Tunisian Ministry of Education, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy. At the ceremony to present certificates ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: English Language Learning, Events
Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Readout July 16, 2019 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met on July 16, 2019 in Washington, D.C., with Tunisian Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui as part of the third U.S.-Tunisia Strategic Dialogue. Secretary Pompeo discussed U.S. shared counterterrorism objectives ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 July, 2019 | Topics: U.S. & Tunisia, U.S. Secretary of State
The Department of State announces the release of the 2019 Investment Climate Statements. Investment Climate Statements help U.S. companies make informed business decisions by providing the latest assessment of conditions in foreign markets on openness to foreign investment, legal regimes and transparency, industrial policies, protection of real and intellectual property rights, state-owned enterprises, responsible business ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 July, 2019 | Topics: Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs
By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 July, 2019 | Topics: Uncategorized
Protecting the environment is a global priority and is as urgent in Tunisia as it is anywhere else in the world. Economic growth has at times been detrimental to the fragile natural environment and there is a rising call for a new mindset to help mitigate climate change. In 2014, Tunisia became one in a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Tunis Update July 1, 2019 The Embassy and its personnel will observe normal business hours on Tuesday, July 2nd. U.S. citizens with concerns or questions about the security situation in Tunisia should review the
Tunis Travel Advisory available at travel.state.gov. For additional information: U.S. Embassy Tunis, Tunisia Address: Berges du Lac, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 July, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Alert – U.S. Embassy Tunis, Tunisia U.S. Embassy Closed Monday, July 1st Event: Due to security concerns, the U.S. Embassy will be closed to the public on Monday, July 1st, except for emergency services. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Tunis, Tunisia Address: Berges du Lac, 1053 Tunis Phone number: +216 71 107 000, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 June, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Following consultations with the Tunisian government after today’s events, the U.S. Embassy is resuming normal activities effective immediately. The Embassy will operate under normal hours on June 28. The existing travel advisory for American citizens in Tunisia remains unchanged. The U.S. Embassy encourages American travelers in Tunisia to register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: Alert
The municipal council of Mareth is the first newly elected council to receive training on the inclusion of people with disabilities in local affairs, and the mainstreaming of disability access in municipal projects. With the support of TADAEEM’s grants program, the “Association Culture Alternative,” in partnership with Mareth Municipality, works on facilitating the involvement of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
Ambassador Blome participated in the unveiling ceremony of “A Thousand and One Hands.” It is a ceramic mural on the side of the “Ibn Rachiq” Cultural Center in downtown Tunis. This large mural is composed of 1024 individual tiles created by 600 Tunisians across the country, and was partly financed by the American Embassy and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Events
Ladies and gentlemen, good morning! Sabaah – El – Kheer! It is a pleasure to be with you this morning at GE Renewable Energy Day. I would like to extend my gratitude to His Excellency Slim Feriani, Minister of Industry, Small and Medium Enterprises, Lotfi Ben Sassi, Economic Advisor to the Head of Government, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Environment, Events
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE The Second Session of the United States-Tunisia Joint Economic Commission June 14, 2019 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: The United States and Tunisia convened the second session of the Joint Economic Commission in Washington, D.C. on June 14. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 June, 2019 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, News, U.S. & Tunisia
In the presence of the Minister of Cultural Affairs, Mohamed Zine El Abidine, and Tunisian government and parliament representatives, Ambassador Blome launched the Oudhna archeological site restauration project. The site located in the Ben Arous Governorate, and the project will restore the ancient cisterns and provide storage for ancient artifacts. Work on the site, which ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Events
May 21, 2019 – This year’s Lag B’Omer ceremony and Al Ghriba pilgrimage coincided with the month of Ramadan. This was a strong example of religious coexistence and freedom of expression. Ambassador Blome joined Tunisian government officials and other honorable guests at an Iftar offered by the Jewish community, a gesture emphasizing once again the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Human Rights, News
May 22, 2019 – Good evening, exchange alumni. Romdankoum Mabrouk, wa kol 3am Wintuma B’khir. This is my first Ramadan in Tunisia as Ambassador of the United States, and I am so honored to share it with you here in beautiful Djerba. There are countless things that make Ramadan a special month in this country, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 May, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Events
April 23, 2019 Working with 33 municipalities nationwide, the Tunisia Accountability, Decentralization, and Effective Municipalities (TADAEEM) project has prioritized services in 31 municipalities and implemented data collection in approximately half. Most partner municipalities chose to focus on solid waste management, public lighting or roads. TADAEEM held its first regional workshops in Mahdia on April ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
TUNIS, Tunisia – The top U.S. commander in Africa met with Tunisian defense leaders in Tunis this week to discuss security concerns in the region and opportunities for strengthening partnerships. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, along with U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Donald Blome, engaged with the Tunisian minister of defense ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, News, U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: Military Assistance
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 13, 2019 State Dining Room THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much, everybody. Please. And good evening. During this very special time when Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan, it is my great privilege to welcome you to this Iftar dinner at the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States
Minister Chalghoum, I want to thank the Tunisian government, your colleagues here at the Ministry of Finance, and you personally for your assistance in finalizing this important agreement between our two countries. I am delighted to be here today to sign the agreement on behalf of my government. I look forward to seeing it entered ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Pompeo May 5, 2019 On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, I extend best wishes to Muslim communities at home and abroad for a blessed Ramadan. For many Muslims, this month is an occasion to focus on spiritual rejuvenation, kindness ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 May, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
The Ambassador’s visit to Sousse supported U.S. engagement and economic initiatives in the region. During his visit, he inaugurated the new location of Amideast Center, and a new factory of SARTEX, which produces American jeans in Tunisia for export to Europe. He also visited Tunisia’s first probation office, a pilot project designed to rehabilitate prisoners ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Art & Culture, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance
On April 16-18, 2019, Ambassador Blome visited Tozeur and Kibili, which he identified as important regions to demonstrate U.S. economic development and diplomacy support. On the trip, he visited a number of beneficiaries of U.S. assistance, including the Kibili Municipality, a date farm, and a public school. He also spoke to citizens of the region ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 April, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Art & Culture, Foreign Assistance, USAID | Tags: MEPI
Two American artists, the Roosevelt Collier Band and Peter Cincotti, participated in the Carthage Jazz Festival thanks to the support of the U.S. Embassy. While in town for the festival, the artists also performed for a packed crowd at the American Center, and answered questions from Tunisians about life in the music business. Peter Cincotti ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 April, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture
“Tunup” team, winners of Open Start up Tunisia (OST) of the third edition of the Fostering Entrepreneurship in Tunisian Higher Education project participated in Columbia’s Venture Competition in New York City 3-12 April 2019. The team composed of cross-disciplinary students, as well as their two coaches, pitched their idea of transforming the waste from harissa ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 April, 2019 | Topics: Business, Scholarships and Exchanges
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Readout April 10, 2019 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met today with Tunisian Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui in Washington, D.C. The Deputy Secretary and the Foreign Minister committed to continuing the strong partnership between ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 April, 2019 | Topics: U.S. & Tunisia
By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 April, 2019 | Topics: Near East & North Africa
Thank you, Mr. President of the INLUCC and Mr. Governor. Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning and welcome. Thank you for inviting me to attend the inauguration of the regional office of the Anti-Corruption Authority (INLUCC) in the governorate of Medenine. This is the opening of the second of five offices that the Embassy is supporting in interior regions. The United States collaborates with Tunisia ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Hope in the forecast: Connecting Youth to Job Opportunities! USAID Tunisia JOBS and the University of Jendouba 4C (Center for Career Development and Certification) organized a Job Fair for the Northwest on April 4th in Jendouba. Economic activity in Jendouba is geographically spread out. Job seekers have a difficult time finding opportunities that are available, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 April, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
Chief of Staff Ferchichi, Director General Ben Halima, Representatives of partner organizations and artisans, Esteemed journalists, Hello and welcome. I am delighted to be here to participate in the signing of the partnership agreement between the ONAT and Family Health International (FHI) 360. I am also glad to be a part of this impressive Tunisian ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Kebili residents of different ages, genders, and backgrounds celebrated the inauguration of El Mansoura park on March 10. Until recently, the park was an informal dumpsite but was transformed into a public green space by a group of volunteers from Kebili Municipality, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and regular citizens. Now children and families have a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 March, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
PRESS RELEASE Tunis, March 22, 2019 The United States Navy ship USS Arlington and its 1,063 crewmembers visited Tunisia this week (March 21-24, 2019). The visit was part of the longstanding maritime partnership between Tunisia and the United States. Tunisian Navy officers met with the ship’s captain and leadership, and Tunisian government officials and journalists ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
FIRST trains the General Direction for Resources and Equilibrium (DGRE) in using the Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model. FIRST project is supporting the Tunisian Ministry of Finance (MoF) in enhancing its capacity to develop and deliver tax policy and other fiscal reforms. As such, the project has been training the MoF’s DGRE staff in using ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 March, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
USAID’S FISCAL REFORM FOR A STRONG TUNISIA (FIRST) supports the Ministry of Finance (MOf) in MODERNIZING ITS TAX ADMINISTRATION FIRST is providing support to the CIMF in its efforts to build an integrated tax information and payment collection system, thus enabling the rollout of e-services to improve the efficiency and transparency of tax administration and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 March, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC March 19, 2019 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the Tunisian people on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of Tunisia’s independence. Tunisia’s impressive democratic transition continues to serve as an inspiration to the world. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 March, 2019 | Topics: embassy
USAID and Tunisia JOBS organized the “Women Entrepreneurs’ Forum” on Wednes- day, March 6, 2019. The Forum celebrated In- ternational Women’s Rights Day, with the Min- ister of Vocational Training and Employment, His Excellency the United States Ambassador to Tunisia, the USAID Mission Director, and the Tunisia JOBS Chief of Party in attendance. The event ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, News, USAID
The Assistance Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia awarded to the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) a grant to establish – in partnership with INAT, the Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture, the U.S. Soybean Export Council, and Iowa State University – the Center for Feed Manufacturing in Tunisia. This training facility will engage nutritionists and feed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 March, 2019 | Topics: Agriculture, Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
Good morning and Welcome to everyone صباح الخير ومرحبا بكم جميعا I am very pleased to be here today. As you all know, I am pretty new around here/I have just started working in Tunis, but I’ve already heard quite a bit lot about the Sharekna project. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to see ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Foreign Assistance, News, Speeches, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID
Ambassador Remarks at the Women Entrepreneurship Forum March 6, 2019 at the Movenpick Hotel in Gammarth Minister Ounissi, distinguished and honored guests, good morning. It is a pleasure to be with you today to celebrate your success. صباحَ الْخير السيّدة سيّدة الونيسي وزيرةْ التَكْوِين المِهْنِي والتَّشْغِيل؛ حَضَرَات الضُّيوف الْكِرام؛ سعيدٌ أنْ أَكُونَ بَيْنَكم اليوم لِلْاِحْتِفال ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, News, Speeches, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID
The USAID Funded TADAEEM project supported Tunisia’s national strategy launch on construction waste management by providing support to the Ministry of Local Affairs and Environment (MALE) and partner municipalities during the Megara international conference held in Tunis on October 25-26, 2018. The Megara conference drew a large group representing Tunisian, other African and European municipalities. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
Between March and May 2017, thirty Youth Mappers* from El Kef spoke with 525 other young people about their challenges, their needs, and the opportunities for them in their community. These conversations highlighted local youth’s awareness of their marginalized situation and lack of available opportunities for them to participate in sports and cultural activities. To ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
One Youth Mapper’s experience highlights how the USAID-funded Sharekna Project is working with young people and communities in Tunisia. Sodki, a job-seeking graduate from Souk Jedid, joined the USAID-funded Sharekna project as a Youth Mapper* in January 2018. He had seen the opportunity posted by local partner – Association des Ressources Naturelles et de Développement ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
During Sharekna’s Community Youth Mapping process, a youth-led data collection and analysis process, young people from Cité Ettadhamen shared that they felt frustrated due to a lack of opportunities in their community, especially related to sports. Those activities that were available lacked basic materials and infrastructure, which resulted in a lack of commitment in young ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
There are over 240,000 persons in Tunisia with disabilities. In 2008, Tunisia ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, requiring the State to provide public information in accessible formats. However, TADAEEM’s Annual Investment Plan (PAI) municipal awareness campaigns were not reaching all Tunisians until the implementation of two groundbreaking initiatives. The project ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Success Stories, USAID
On Sunday, February 10, the
North Africa American Cemetery opened its doors to the Access English Microscholarship Program students and teachers from Tabarka, during their day trip to the capital. Students took a tour of the cemetery and learned more about the history of Tunisia and the USA in their common fight for freedom during World War II. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: English Language Learning, Events | Tags: Access
On February 22 at the American Center, Ambassador Blome introduced himself and the U.S. Embassy’s mission to a group of Tunisians who are participating in a Public Affairs-funded English Conversation Course that focuses on developing English language skills through discussion of U.S. government, economy, and culture. During their visit, participants asked questions and heard first-hand ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, English Language Learning, Events
On February 9 and 10, the Tunisian Blue Ambassadors (TBA) project organized a two-day workshop for a group of English Access Microsholarship Program graduates on themes related to marine and environmental protection and preservation in Tunis. The project – implemented by Notre Grand Bleu association and led by alumni of the Thomas Jefferson Program – ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 February, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, English Language Learning, Environment, Science & Tech | Tags: Access, Alumni Grant
Mr. Mongi Khaldi is the official in charge of the municipal park in Kebili. He had been looking forward to retirement, now he is excited to be part of the team working to improve solid waste management in his municipality. Mr. Khaldi first encountered the TADAEEM project during the municipal staff training in May 2018, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 February, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID | Tags: Tadaeem
Two local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) were awarded grants to promote the inclusion of marginalized groups in the decision-making process in four municipalities. The CSO Tounissiet will implement a 12-month project to support women’s political participation at local levels. Tounissiyet will mobilize communities in the municipalities of Gabes, Mareth, and Ghannouche to advocate for the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 February, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
Faten is the founder of “First Skills Club”, a non-profit organization that provides soft skill development and informal STEM education for kids and teenagers, with a special focus on robotics. Her TechWomen exchange experience gave her the opportunity to intern with leading Tech companies – such as Mozilla and Autodesk – with which she collaborated ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 February, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, News | Tags: Alumni of Tunisia
As alumnus of NESA UGRAD and Coca-Cola MENA exchange programs, Kayane teamed up with a group of other U.S. Department of State programs alumni to apply for the Alumni Engagement and Innovation Fund (AEIF). Their project idea was selected and the team managed to launch Young Tunisian Coders Academy (YTCA). As a coding training program, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 February, 2019 | Topics: Alumni | Tags: Alumni of Tunisia
Nine municipalities have adopted the Service Delivery Improvement Programs (SDIPs) developed by TADAEEM experts in consultation with the Ministry of Local Affairs and Environment. The SDIPs identify problem areas and a set of recommended interventions to address identified issues. TADAEEM carried out diagnostics in four domains for each prioritized service touching upon national policies, back ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 February, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
Entering professional life for Slim Essid has not been easy. After graduating from high school in Economics and Management in 2003, he started studying at the Rades Institute for Higher Technological Studies (ISET) which he gave up to become a seller of handicrafts in the city of Medenine. In 2007, he embarked on other professional ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 February, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
Gabes, in Southern Tunisia, is a region renowned for its traditional production of dates. Rym Belgueyed, saw an opportunity in turning the waste from these date palm plantations into a blooming business. Before coming up with the idea for Eco Palm, Rym had experienced something many successful entrepreneurs have experienced: failure. After studying Chemistry, she launched an essential oils extraction business which ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 January, 2019 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
Location: Tunisia, countrywide Event: The U.S. Embassy in Tunis reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security at all times. Actions to take: Review your personal security plans. Be aware of your surroundings. Monitor local news for updates. Maintain a high-level of vigilance. Take appropriate steps to enhance your personal ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert
USAID Mashrou3i Success Story – Imane is making her mark on Tunisia’s booming handicrafts sector! Inside a small warehouse in Ben Guerdane, a coastal town near the Libyan border, Imane Sayari is busy sorting an array of brightly colored pottery bowls and cups. The young entrepreneur who launched her handicraft business, Tendance Céramique, in 2017 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 December, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
A Practical Guide to Franchise that provides the basic tools and principles that entrepreneurs and investors need to obtain useful information on various aspects of franchise. This guide is part of the Tunisian-American cooperation. It contains a series of recommendations to deal with the specifics of the Tunisian market with respect to franchise. The guide ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 December, 2018 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, News
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 1, 2018 Devoted husband, loving father, steadfast friend, exemplary patriot: this is how I will always remember President George H. W. Bush. Whether he was serving in the skies over the Pacific during World War II, protecting America at CIA headquarters, or leading our nation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: News
May 8, 2019
Secretary Pompeo warns Iran is violating Iraqi sovereignty U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Baghdad on May 7 to meet with Iraqi leaders. Speaking with reporters before and after his meetings, Pompeo expressed concern about Iran’s escalating activity within Iraq. “We don’t want anyone interfering in their country,” he said. May 8, 2019
Latest U.S. sanctions target Iran’s metal sectors President Trump signed an executive order ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 November, 2018 | Topics: Near East & North Africa
Are you interested in studying in the United States? Anyone seeking acceptance at a U.S. university is required to take certain tests. The U.S. Embassy’s American Center is here to help! We have a large collection of test prep books and materials that you can use for free in our library section. Send an email ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Study in the U.S.
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC November 23, 2018 Violence against women is a global issue that affects millions of people annually. Every woman and girl deserves a life free from violence. The United States is committed to advancing gender equality and preventing and responding to all forms of violence against women ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 November, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
Abdelmagid Rakkaz has just moved his plastic pipe business, Plasta, into a workshop on the outskirts of Tataouine. He proudly unrolls the new stock of plastic piping and carefully prepares the winding of the pipes, the centering and finally the labelling before delivering the order to one of his first customers. Abdelmagid enthusiastically reflects on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
The U.S. Embassy and its personnel are observing normal business hours and regular activities. For additional information: The U.S. Embassy is located in Berges du Lac, 1053 Tunis, Tel: +216 71 107 000, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Email:
tunisacs@state.gov . The after-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +216 71 107 000. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Today we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRF Act) into law. The IRF Act expanded U.S. foreign policy capabilities to promote and defend religious freedom around the world. It builds on our founding fathers’ firm conviction that the freedom of individuals to believe as they see ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
Location: Tunis Event: Due to reports of a security-related incident, the U.S. Embassy has instructed its personnel to avoid travel to downtown Tunis. Actions to take: Avoid downtown Tunis and monitor local media for updates. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Tunis, Tunisia Address: Berges du Lac, 1053 Tunis Phone number: +216 71 107 000, 8:00 a.m. until ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Good morning everyone. I am delighted to be here to participate in this special event. I want to thank our fantastic host, Mr. Chawki Tabib, as well as our local and international partners, the media, and each of you for taking the time to join us for this signing ceremony. As you know, corruption distorts ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 October, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit DRG Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit
Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots! October 10, 2018 Embassies and consulates are not polling places. Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 6th. U.S. citizens who want to participate in the 2018 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert
On the outskirts of Kairouan, where cattle farms and olive groves pepper the landscape, Olfa is busy addressing a box filled with her soap and cosmetic products to be shipped to Qatar. A few years ago, the world of cosmetics was only a dream for her. So, when she got the chance to export her ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 September, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID
AMBASSADOR’S REMARKS AT USAID – TADAEEM PROJECT CONFERENCE ON LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE DELIVERY Good morning, Minister Riadh al Mouakhar, Governors, mayors, and ladies and gentlemen, صباح الخير سيدي الوزير رياض المؤخر، السادة الوُلّاة، ورؤساء ورئيسات البلديات، السيدات والسادة، Thank you all for attending this important event to advance local government’s direct connection to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Imen Hamdi – Veterinarian KAIROUAN On a farm in Abida, in the region of Kairouan, there is an air of hopeful anticipation. Imen Hamdi, a young veterinarian, is calmly tending a cow in a stall which is about to give birth. Imen’s livestock veterinary services are greatly appreciated in the region and many farmers will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 September, 2018 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
Mashrou3i Helps Five Young Entrepreneurs Tap Into the Solar Power Market and Transform Competition Into Cooperation KAIROUAN As the sun beats down brightly in Kairouan, you can see Tunisia’s huge potential for solar power. To expand the country’s renewable energy capacity, the Tunisian government is investing heavily in the sector. Many farmers have already received ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 September, 2018 | Topics: Success Stories, USAID
Minister of Finance Ridha Chalghoum, CEED Tunisia president Hichem Elloumi, Wafa, Sonia, Zeineb, Wajdi, and especially the CEED participants and entrepreneurs here today from Gabes, Medenine, Tunis, and Tataouine, good morning. I would like to thank you for being here today. In just one year, this project has helped 100 entrepreneurs gain knowledge and coaching ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 September, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
On Friday, August 24, 45 Access program students from Tabarka visited the Embassy’s American Center and met with an American diplomat for a discussion about the U.S. Embassy’s work in Tunisia and to answer students’ questions. The students presented original poems, songs, and artwork in English and enjoyed an American-style spelling bee game with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 August, 2018 | Topics: English Language Learning, Events
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Op-ed in USA Today July 24, 2018 Religious Freedom Belongs to Everyone Around the world, religious minorities are persecuted and stripped of human rights. This is an issue many countries must work together to solve. Last month, Mohammad Salas, a member of the Iranian Gonabadi Sufi dervish community persecuted ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 July, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Are you an artisan? Are you looking to improve your strategy to export your handicraft products to the US? This practical guide will provide you the essential tools and principles you need for exporting your handicrafts products. the
practical guide to exporting Tunisian handicrafts to the United States is an initiative of the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), funded by the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 July, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
Ambassador Rubinstein Remarks at Al Jil Pitching event [As prepared] June 30, 2018 Minisiter of Industry and SMEs Slim Feriani, Prime Minister Advisor for Youth Chokri Tarzi, Al-Jil team, and most of all, the 60 entrepreneurs who joined us today from the governorates of El-Kef, Nabeul, Sidi Bouzid and Sfax, good morning. I would like ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 July, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
Independence Day Ambassador Remarks كلمة السفير بمناسبة عيد الإستقلال Good evening, everyone, and Happy 4th of July! سيَداتي وسادتي الأفاضل، مساء الخير ومرحبًا بكم! يشرّفني أنْ أقف بين ضيوف مِن أمثالكم، متميّزين مُلهمين لِمَن حولهم. وأودّ أنْ أشكر كلّ واحد منكم على تشريفنا بحضوركم احتفالنا هذا باستقلال الولايات المتّحدة. معالي رئيس مجلس نوّاب الشعب، ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 July, 2018 | Topics: embassy
Location: Tunis Event: Demonstrations are taking place in Tunis in response to the relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel on May 14. Some of these protests may have the potential to become violent. Actions to take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid crowds. Review your personal security plans. Additional Information: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Thank you to Minister of Culture Dr. Mohamed Zine El Abidine for your kind invitation to attend this ceremony and share this project with you. And thank you also to Governor Hamdi for your warm hospitality in this significant and historic city. Finally, I want to give my thanks to Mr. Faouzi Mahfoudh, General Director ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 May, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Foreign Assistance
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 7, 2018 The United States congratulates the people of Tunisia on the country’s first-ever free municipal elections, which took place on Sunday. These elections represented an important step in the consolidation of its democracy. As Tunisia meets the democratic milestones set out in its constitution, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
THURSDAY, MAY 03, 2018 Opening Remarks by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Alan Patterson Thank you Minister Abdelkarim Zbidi and members of the Tunisian Armed Forces for giving me and my team a very warm welcome this week for the 32nd U.S.-Tunisia Joint Military Commission in Tunis. This is my first visit ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 May, 2018 | Topics: U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: Military Assistance
Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Remarks Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC May 2, 2018 This is truly humbling. Thank you very much, Mr. President, for those kind words. Thank you, Mr. Vice President, for being here today to honor me by swearing me in. Thank you, Ambassador Lawler. Ambassador Glendon, thank you so much for that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Minister Rekik, Director General Bin Halima, and representatives of partner organizations: hello and welcome. Thank you for inviting me to join you today and to participate in the signing of these three partnership agreements between the ONAT and FHI360, AmCham, and Creative Learning and its local partner, the International Institute for Human Development. Supporting the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Assistance Unit Economic Success Stories, Foreign Assistance Unit, MEPI
On April 19, as part of the school visits series, the English Language Teaching (ELT) team received pupils and teachers from the Ibn Khaldoun public primary school in El Alya, Bizerte. Students learned about the USA and met with three U.S. Military staff who talked about their home states and their favorite holidays and answered ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 April, 2018 | Topics: English Language Learning
Locating and exploring groundwater resources for irrigation and household use is a complex process, but 34 year old Mohamed from Gabes has turned this into a successful business. At 34 years old and despite the difficulties he has encountered, Mohamed Ibrahim successfully launched “IDROLOG”, a company specialized in coring and hydraulic prospecting that employs 4 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 April, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID | Tags: Mashrou3i
At 27, Ismael Zayed has already established his reputation as a farmer in Gafsa, a region in central Tunisia where farming is a family tradition handed down from generation to generation. After graduating in Experimental Sciences in 2009 and Applied Geomatics in 2012, it would have been a natural next step for Ismael to move ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 April, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID | Tags: Mashrou3i
Mashrou3i, a project implemented by UNIDO with support from USAID, the Italian Cooperation and the HP Foundation, works with partners in each of the project’s 14 target regions. In Kebili, in the South of Tunisia, Mashrou3i works together with the region’s Business Center to raise awareness of the project among aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 April, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID | Tags: Mashrou3i
In 2017 at 29 years old, Amina Zaoui launched an artisanal soap and natural cosmetics business in Tozeur. After graduating in Medical Bio-technology in 2014, Amina chose to start her professional journey working in an agricultural project design office as a personal assistant. This experience enabled her to forge basics in entrepreneurship but remained far ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 April, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID | Tags: Mashrou3i
At only 27 years old, Abdelhamid Baira launched a packaging production unit and a digital and offset printing service in his hometown of Tozeur. In 2013, Abdelhamid gained a Businesses Administration and Management degree in Tozeur and then decided to move to Tunis to strengthen his skills. The same year, he started a Master’s degree ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 April, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Success Stories, USAID | Tags: Mashrou3i
PRESS RELEASE : Joint Program: Ministry Of Finance / United States Agency For International Development (USAID) TUNIS, March 9, 2018 As part of the Ministry of Finance’s efforts to develop and modernize its tax administration system, an event was organized to announce the launching of the three-year- joint project between the Ministry and USAID. This project aims at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 March, 2018 | Topics: USAID
In the framework of its Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) funded project, the Tunisian Institute for Democracy and Development (TIDD) conducted its first voter outreach campaign in Mahdia on March 22. The event gathered volunteers from the governorates of Beja, Kef, Seliana, Jendouba, Bizerte and Mahdia. The activity took place in the medina of Mahdia ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
On March 26, the Export Capacity Building program launched a training for 50 Tunisian artisan entrepreneurs at the headquarters of the National Office of Handicraft (ONAT). The program is funded by the U.S. Department of State in partnership with Creative Learning, the International Organization for Human Development (IDH), and the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
Thank you to the WeYouth team for their great work in launching the voter education campaign on March 21 in Sfax. Through its Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) funded project, We Youth organized a field outreach activity in the Medina of Sfax to raise citizens’ awareness of the importance of participation in the upcoming municipal ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
Press Statement John J. Sullivan Deputy Secretary of State Washington, DC March 20, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer congratulations on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of Tunisia’s independence. Tunisia’s impressive democratic transition continues to serve as an inspiration to the world. We commend the Tunisian ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Congratulations to Family Health International (FHI) 360 for completing their first event in the framework of the Collaborative Action for Handicraft Exports (ACEA) project funded by the U.S. Embassy in Tunis. The ACEA Project is promoting a collaborative system for the promotion of handicraft essential oils, dedicated to natural extracts in Northwest Tunisia. The first ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
The Ministry of Finance recognizes the importance of facilitating the process of filing taxes for medium and small companies in a fast, transparent and efficient manner through promoting the use of Electronic Tax Filing “Téléliquidation” nationwide. Accordingly, the Ministry of Finance, with support from the USAID-funded Fiscal Reform for a Strong Tunisia (FIRST) project, is conducting ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
In its efforts to put in place a transparent, fair and inclusive tax administration system, the Ministry of Finance, with support from the USAID-funded Fiscal Reform For A Strong Tunisia (FIRST) project, led a training on March 5th and 6th, 2018 on the implementation of a Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT), which is a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, Foreign Assistance, USAID
Entering professional life for Slim Essid has not been easy. After graduating from high school in Economics and Management in 2003, he started studying at the Rades Institute for Higher Technological Studies (ISET) which he gave up to become a seller of handicrafts in the city of Medenine. In 2007, he embarked on other professional projects. 5 years of instability followed during which ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 March, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, USAID
Located in the central west of Tunisia, Sidi Bouzid is a region with a productive agricultural sector, but despite its wealth, employment opportunities for young people in industry and services remain very limited, especially for women. Raja Hamdi became the Managing Director of the Sidi Bouzid Business Center in 2014. The organization is focused on entrepreneurship development and sustainability through assistance and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 March, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, USAID
At 37 years old, Ines Mohdhi launched her own business in 2017, a service unit dedicated to the cleaning and environmental management of Kairouan, which eventually will contribute to the creation of 8 permanent jobs. After graduating from high school, Ines got married and started a family. Alongside raising her children, she continued her studies in Kairouan and obtained a Master’s Degree ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 March, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, USAID
Despite not having the chance to finish high school, Ibticem Boujezza is a very ambitious 32-year-old woman who has been active in civil society for many years. Through her involvement in women’s rights associations, she learned to assert herself and developed skills in handicraft, marketing, hairdressing and beauty. Today, Ibticem is proud to have launched her own hairdressing and beauty salon in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 March, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, USAID
Anis Hamrouni is the Director of Studies and Internships at the Institute for Higher Technological Studies (ISET) in Kairouan. Due to his personal enthusiasm and interest in the Mashrou3i project, ISET Kairouan became the first and largest academic partner to join the entrepreneurship program implemented by UNIDO and funded by USAID, the Italian Cooperation and the HP Foundation. “My experience with Mashrou3i ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 March, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, USAID
On March 7, the El Makhzen Culturel Association organized the closing Ceremony of the Embassy –funded Heroes Build II project, at Cine Madart in Carthage. The project provided 10 young film students from throughout the country with expert training and equipment to make short documentaries or fictional films to illustrate their vision of Tunisia. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 March, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture
As an English Language teacher, Manel is the first Tunisian who teaches English through sign language to deaf Tunisians. Her experience as a Professional Fellows Program (PFP) alumna inspired her to create the first English teaching book that uses sign language – entitled “Let’s handspeak English”- as a follow-up project. “Being the first and only ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 March, 2018 | Topics: Alumni | Tags: Alumni of Tunisia
The American Center at the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a virtual exchange program opportunity for qualified candidates. The deadline for registration is Thursday, March 8, 2018 at noon. In Spring 2018, the American Center will offer Soliya’s Connect Program Compact for up to 20 eligible and qualified university students to participate in online video ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 February, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces
On February 20, the U.S. Embassy in Tunis hosted American, Tunisian, and Moroccan experts who gave a seminar on “Bridging Cultures-Building Peace” for 40 Tunisian secondary and peace educators. The event promoted peace, cultural and global awareness, and conflict resolution, including the following presentations: “The Oleander Initiative as a Model of Peace” – By Ray ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 February, 2018 | Topics: English Language Learning
On February 8, 2018, the USAID funded Tunisia Accountability, Decentralization, and Effective Municipalities (TADAEEM) Project and the Ministry of Local Affairs and Environment (MALE) signed a Memorandum of Implementation for cooperation and coordination of activities in the framework of the TADAEEM Project. This Memorandum supports the decentralization process and aims to improve the quality of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 February, 2018 | Topics: USAID
With rising global challenges for humans as well as the planet, the role of youth in developing new, creative, and innovative solutions has become even more important. The American Center and
EL Space Social Innovation Hub have the pleasure to announce a new program, Social Innovators for Tunisia. This series of 20 practical workshops will empower selected participants with social ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 January, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces
Remarks by Ambassador Rubinstein at the Ministry of Justice Donation Ceremony (As prepared) January 23, 2018 Good afternoon. It is my great pleasure to visit the honorable Institute Superieur de la Magistrature, and to participate in this ceremony that exemplifies American and Tunisian cooperation. I would like to thank Minister Jeribi for inviting me ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 January, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia
In partnership with the U.S. Government Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), We Youth organization held a press conference on January 18 in Sfax to launch their We Vote project that aims to train 72 volunteers (two from each municipality) to 1) increase their knowledge about elections and learn how to effectively reach out to citizens ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 January, 2018 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
Given the launch of the Department of State’s new Travel Advisory System today as well as the recent events throughout Tunisia, the U.S. Embassy in Tunis reminds American citizens residing in and visiting Tunisia to exercise caution, avoid demonstrations and crowds, and monitor local media for breaking events. You may find the Travel Advisory for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 January, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
With funding from a Public Affairs small grant, Not4Trade organization completed a project that offered two series of trainings on human trafficking for 20 youth from Jendouba, Bizerte, Tunis, Sousse, Kairouan Sfax, Sidi Bouzid, Gafsa and Medenine regions. Both trainings took place at La Marsa Youth Complex and lasted for five days, covering topics like ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 January, 2018 | Topics: Alumni
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Personal Security Reminder The U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia informs American citizens that due to protests occurring in Tunisia focused on the United States, the U.S. Embassy will be closing early on Friday, December 8, 2017. American citizens are reminded to review their personal security plans; remain aware of their ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and monitor local news for updates. Maintain a high-level of vigilance, take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security and follow instructions of local authorities. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
On November 24, the Embassy received students from El Menzah 9 high school who presented their school, performed songs and acted a short roleplay. Students enjoyed chatting with the Embassy staff who answered their questions about exchange programs, embassy work, similarities and differences between the U.S. and Tunisia and Thanksgiving festivities. Students from El Menzah ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 November, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
Tunis, November 18, 2017 Press Statement as Delivered by Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan, Following Meeting with Senior Tunisian Government Officials to Discuss Political, Economic, and Security Cooperation Thank you very much. I am honored to be here in Tunisia and to have the opportunity to meet with President Caid Essebsi, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 November, 2017 | Topics: U.S. & Tunisia
To celebrate International Education Week, the English Language Teaching team in partnership with Tunisia TESOL held a workshop entitled “Assessment for Student Learning: Prospects of Implementation in the ELT Classroom” presented by Dr. Asmaa Maaoui, followed by a talk about fighting procrastination led by Irina Cordall. The workshop was an opportunity for teachers to learn ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 November, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
I offer my sincerest condolences on behalf of the American people to the families of those who have died and been displaced because of the recent flooding in the southern regions of the country, including the family of National Guard Chief of Station Mehdi Haddad, who lost his life in the line of duty while ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 November, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
On November 4, WoLTech association held the closing ceremony of a U.S Embassy funded small grant project called “Tunisia Mentoring Council” (TMC). TMC is a mentoring program that supports female entrepreneurs in technology. The project linked women leaders in technology with young women with project ideas for six months of regular mentorship and coaching sessions. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 November, 2017 | Topics: Alumni
On Nov 1, U.S. Embassy in Tunisia received Access English Microscholarship Program students from Jendouba, who are learning English through this program funded by the Department of State. Students performed songs about compassion and freedom and showed how the Access program changed their lives. Students had interactive conversation with Public Diplomacy Officer, Public Affairs Counselor ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 November, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning | Tags: Access
On October 31, the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia received Access English Microscholarship Program students from Djerba, who are learning English through this program funded by the Department of State. Students performed their own poems and stories, and sang songs about peace and unity. They also expressed how the Access program changed their lives by helping ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 November, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning | Tags: Access
The IRC is offering a songwriting workshop series for up to 30 qualified participants to try their hand at writing lyrics and music in a variety of forms. During these sessions, participants will consider social and cultural themes and listen to a range of music from folk to rock to show tunes. The deadline for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 October, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
Good morning, Ambassador Rubinstein is presently out of the country, but sends his greetings and wishes for a successful Forum. I am pleased to represent him at this important event, and would like to thank Minister Behi for his remarks and invitation. I look forward to hearing from the other distinguished speakers, as well. Supporting ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 October, 2017 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities
Formal Remarks MEPI Local Grants Kick-Off Ceremony October 6, 2017 Good morning everyone, I am delighted to be here to participate in this very special occasion. I want to take a moment to thank Minister Ben Gharbia Minister for Relations with Constitutional Bodies, Civil Society and Human Rights, our local partners from around the country, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 October, 2017 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
To celebrate the World Teachers’ Day on October 5, the Embassy organized an English conversation hour, facilitated by the English Language Fellow, a visiting American professor with a specialty in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) who spends the academic year in a Tunisian university. The session was not only an opportunity for Tunisian participants to practice and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 October, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Education
The IRC at the U.S. Embassy collaborated with
El Space to offer a series of monthly workshops on Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation. The topics were as follows: Introducing social innovation Introducing Social entrepreneurship The triple bottom line (Social innovation and the for-profit model) Inspiration (resources and success stories) Challenges and Ideation (social problem identification) Design Thinking for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 September, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
The IRC organized a memoir writing workshop series with American author Laura Monagan. Participants met once a week for four weeks to learn new literary techniques, discuss examples from great literature, and improve their English skills. Week 1 : Generating Viable Ideas Selecting a viable memory Developing the arc of the story Establishing the setting: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 September, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
Five Tunisians are among the one hundred women leaders from Africa, the Middle East and Asia in the fields of science and technology who are currently in the U.S. to spend five weeks as part of the #TechWomen #Exchange program. Through mentorships with U.S. women leaders in STEM fields, the TechWomen participants will gain access and opportunities to strengthen business ties and build stronger ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 September, 2017 | Topics: Science & Tech
The IRC organized an information session led by the EducationUSA advisor for Tunisia, on how to find the right university fit for each student. About 55 Tunisians participated, most of whom were high school and university students aspiring to study in the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 September, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
On September 15, the IRC screened the American Film Showcase documentary The Bad Kids, which chronicles one extraordinary school principal’s mission and follows her as she coaches three at-risk teens in California. The screening was followed by a facilitated discussion in English in which participants expressed admiration for the principal and a wish to see ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 September, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
On September 14, the IRC organized a conversation hour with American professor and DJ Mike Watson, who challenged the participants to share what they would do if they were castaways. The session was not only an opportunity for the Tunisian participants to practice and improve their English language skills with a native speaker, but was ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 September, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
On September 13, the IRC screened the American Film Showcase documentary East Side Sushi, which follows a working-class Latina single mother who strives to become a sushi chef, but is unable to do so because she is the “wrong” race and gender. During a facilitated discussion in English following the screening, participants debated authenticity, the American Dream, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Human Rights
On August 30, a group of Tunisian State Department exchange program alumni were joined by Ambassador Rubinstein and embassy staff in a meeting with Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi and his Youth and Diplomacy Advisors at the Presidential Palace. During this meeting, alumni shared the results of their experiences in the United States on a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 August, 2017 | Topics: Alumni
On August 25, the IRC screened extracts from two documentaries: Miss Representation, which exposes how mainstream media and culture contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, and The Mask You Live In, which follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 August, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 August, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
On August 11, the IRC organized an informative session on the role of Rosie the Riveter in America’s history, economy, and women’s rights movement. The session was a chance to learn interactively about the place of the U.S. in WWII, the economic effect of supporting the war effort, and women’s position in the workplace before, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 August, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
Amb. Remarks at Ministry of Defense Ceremony for Arrival of UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 August, 2017 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia
On August 3, the IRC continued its newly established bi-monthly English conversation hour that gives Tunisians the opportunity to visit the embassy and chat with an American native speaker of English. The topic was “Writing Your Own History” and participants discussed personal stories as well as the idea that history will be created by those who record their experiences ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 August, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
On July 20, the IRC organized an English conversation hour on engaged citizenship in a democracy. Conor McCormick Cavanagh facilitated the discussion with the participants about different ways to work toward a successful, inclusive society and country. The discussion points were rich and varied, touching upon strikes and protests, different tax paying systems, the right and the responsibility to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 July, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
TUNIS (Tuesday, July 18, 2017) – As part of its program to support the monitoring of domestic election efforts in Tunisia, the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), along with its six partner associations, officially launched today six projects aimed at observing the different aspects of the municipal elections process. Chahed Observatory, Youth Without Borders (JSF), Ofiya ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 July, 2017 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, USAID
Columbia University professor (and Director Emeritus of the New York Film Festival) Richard Peña gave a presentation on short films to a packed IRC on July 13. Attendees viewed and discussed films made by Columbia University students and learned the history of how short films started in the United States. Attendees included both aspiring and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 July, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
From July 7 to 9, the Embassy participated in the second edition of Comic Con Tunisia, where nearly eight thousand Tunisians in the comics, video gaming, and digital arts communities flocked to Le Kram Exhibition Center to connect, network and share their passion and interests. With the aim of promoting exchanges recruitment, supporting the nascent local animation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 July, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture
Education for Employment concluded its MEPI funded project entitled “Supporting Civic Responsibility and Private Sector Job Creation in Tunisia” with its 10th graduation ceremony to celebrate the graduation of 288 Tunisians who were placed in jobs in seven enterprises. CDA Benjamin Moeling had the opportunity to meet with some of the graduates and wish them ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 July, 2017 | Topics: Foreign Assistance
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Prime Minister Youssef Chahed July 10, 2017 The Vice President met today with the Tunisian Prime Minister to reaffirm the United States’ support for Tunisia as it works to strengthen its security capacity, implement essential economic reforms, and continue developing its democratic institutions. The Vice President applauded the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 July, 2017 | Topics: U.S. & Tunisia
“Camp Discovery,” an English language summer day camp for 8-13 year-olds, implemented by AMIDEAST, kicked off on July 10 and will run for two weeks. The camp is increasing English language skills and capabilities among economically-disadvantaged youth by immersing them in a summer day camp experience, exposing them to art, science, and other academic, cultural, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 July, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
During his July visit to Tunisia, Dallas Mavericks forward Salah Mejri, the first Tunisia in the NBA, collaborated with the U.S. Embassy on an outreach event with Houmetna Sport, a local organization that engages at-risk youth through sports. Mejri talked about his life and career and played basketball with the kids, giving them tips on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 July, 2017 | Topics: Sports Diplomacy
During a July 6 IRC event, two women authors – an American and a Tunisian – presented their co-authored book on the history and current movement for women’s rights in Tunisia. Attendees discussed the progress and challenges of women’s rights in Tunisia and compared the Tunisian experience with the American experience.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 July, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
Les Grandes Ecoles de Communication (GEC) held the closing ceremony of the “Improve Tourism Etiquette” MEPI funded project on June 29. The project aims to improve customer service, communication soft skills, and tourism work etiquette in 100 degree-holding candidates seeking employment from 5 different cities (Tunis, Hammamet, Sousse, Jerba, and Tozeur). The project also included ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 July, 2017 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. It is a genuine honor for me to welcome you to this evening’s celebration of the 241st anniversary of the United States of America. سيِّداتي سادتي، يُشرّفُني حقّا أنْ أرَحِّب بكم بيننا هذا المساء ونحن نحتفل بالذكرى المِئَتَيْن والـواحدَة والأربعين لاسْتقلال الولايات المتّحدة الأمريكية. أودُّ أنْ أسْتهِلَّ هذا الحفلَ بالترحيبِ ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 July, 2017 | Topics: embassy
On June 22, the IRC held an event with the young team of the new Tunisian youth-led magazine “
Creativeناس “, a project initiated by American Corner Tunis in collaboration with the International Institute of Debate. The name is an English-Arabic wordplay, pronounced “creativeness” but meaning “creative people.” During the session, we discussed mainstream and alternative ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 June, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
The IRC and
American Corner Sousse hosted viewing parties for the GIST (Global Innovation through Science and Technology) web chat entitled De-Risking the Deal: Angel investing in Science & Tech Startups. The participants in both spaces submitted several questions revolving around the discussion points on Valuation, Angle Investing and minimizing the risk in that. One of their questions ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 June, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
Abbes Ksiksi graduated as a mechanical engineer from the National Engineering School of Tunis (ENIT) when he was 23 years old. In 2015, after a few years working for multinational manufacturers of motors for roller shutters and car wiring, he was ready for a new challenge and resigned to devote himself to the field he ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 June, 2017 | Topics: USAID
In 2015, Zina launched her small business, “Arjouan”, a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) engraving and cutting workshop that offers customized decoration articles and tailor-made furniture to its customers. Based in the city center of Sidi Bouzid, Zina produces numerous items for local people and wholesalers and wishes to develop her market outside the governorate, in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID
REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR RUBINSTEIN MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 29, 2017 Colonel Skhiri, representatives of the Ministry of Defense, General Waldhauser, Ambassadors, members of the Military Attaché Corps, honored guests and the Wyoming National Guard Band. Thank you for being here today. It is my honor to stand in front of you as we come together ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 May, 2017 | Topics: embassy
Shams Technology was created in 2013 and manufactures photovoltaic solar panels in the underdeveloped governate of Kairouan. Shams invested in cutting-edge assembly lines, however the company soon realized they were unable to find and recruit a qualified workforce. “Hiring isn’t an easy process,” explained Medji Kilani, CEO of Shams Technology, “It is complicated. As a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Leoni is a wiring system and cable technology company located in Messaadine, Sousse. Leoni originally approached BRCP for recruitment assistance. “We’re planning to hire around a hundred people with the collaboration of BRCP. We approached BRCP to help us organize recruitment in the regions, in the South, the North, and even here in Sousse,” explained ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Lyemna Lassouadi has worked in the handicraft sector for more than twenty years. She is from the underdeveloped Kasserine governorate, an area suffering from high levels of unemployment, especially among women. “First I started working in my house,” said Lyemna, “I made some special things that were unique. So, I had this idea to make ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Abir Mansouri graduated from the Higher Institute of Technology of Gabes (ISET Gabes) in June, 2015 with a major in financial accounting. She is one of many students who have benefited from the 4Cs, created and supported by the Business Reform and Competitiveness Project (BRCP). In partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Founded in 2015, La Badira is a luxury hotel offering the highest quality of service. As Tunisia’s tourism industry plunged into crisis following the terrorist attacks in 2015, many hotels in the Hammamet region where La Badira is located, closed their doors. La Badira management made the decision to stay open year-round, targeting local customers ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
The Embassy welcomed a group of students and their teacher from Sidi Ali Ben Aoun school. The students shared a presentation about stopping violence at school. Students met with Public Diplomacy Officer Sarah Hennessey, who talked about her home state and her career. The students also met with Public Affairs Officer Stacy Barrios, English Language ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
Jamotex is a textile company created in 2013 in the underdeveloped region of Kasserine, in West Central Tunisia. “Initially, the idea was mine,” says Mohamed Mnasri, “My wife has a university degree, so we were able to get a loan and we started to work together.” Jamotex worked as a subcontractor for a single apparel ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
English Language Fellow Natalie Monkemeier was a guest on the RTCI radio show Saturday, May 20. She talked about her experiences teaching English as a second and third language to students of all ages. She shared that the oldest student she ever taught was in her 80s—admirable, since it is much easier to acquire language ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 May, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
Founded in 1985 in the governorate of Sidi Bouzid, Sicad Coala manufactures heating, ventilation and air conditioning products. In addition to local markets, the company targets regional export markets in Algeria and Libya, where it faces strong competition. BRCP and Sicad Coala jointly designed a technical collaboration effort to help the company improve productivity while ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Limam Hermassi founded his small handicraft company over ten years ago, in the Feriana region in the economically disadvantaged Kasserine governorate. His specialty is Berber carpets, and Mr Hermassi is passionate about his work. “We make artisan products,” he said, “the word ‘art’ is already there. Handmade crafts need patience and love. We should love what ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: BRCP, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
The IRC conducted a session on Impact Marketing led by Siwar Douss, the Marketing and PR Manager at Tunisian NGO Our Youth Our Hope. The session was the 8th workshop of the Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Talks series, conducted in cooperation with the co-working space, El Space. Storytelling was the focus of the session – as a digital tool and otherwise ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 May, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
The Technovation National Pitch gathered 22 teams representing 9 governorates from across Tunisia along with their mentors and parents to present their mobile applications before a panel of judges. Ambassador Rubinstein delivered opening remarks, congratulating all of the teams on their work solving problems in their communities through the development of mobile apps. PAS funded ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 May, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Science & Tech
Achref is originally from Tataouine, but moved to Tunis to study Electromechanical Engineering. After graduating in 2009 he worked in the private sector in the capital city. In 2012, he returned to his hometown and began to work on a feasibility study for ‘Hasna Petrolum Services’ with a focus on the treatment of drilling mud ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: Mashrou3i, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
The IRC brought back Generation StartUp for Tunisians who were not able to view the film in January when co-Director Cheryl Houser conducted in-person Q&As as part of the American Film Showcase program. A small audience of middle-generation Tunisians showed a great deal of interest in the topic and had a meaningful and thoughtful discussion ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 May, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
The Embassy welcomed a group of students and teachers from the Ben Guerdan preparatory school. The students presented a short skit about the history of their hometown from Tunisia’s independence until its revolution. Students met with Human Resources Officer Sue Orlebeke who talked about her home state, her career, and advised the students to follow ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 May, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
A group of the 2016 MEPI Student Leaders alumni participated today in a meeting with the Chief of Staff and Directors Generals at the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Following the MEPI Capstone conference organized in Tunis last March 2017, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Ms. Majdouline Cherni, offered her Ministry’s support for the implementation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 May, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
Students and teachers from La Coupole private school in Sfax were greeted by the Public Diplomacy Officer and English Language Teaching Coordinator. Students gave a short presentation about their school’s history, and performed a song and dance from a Broadway musical. Following their presentation, the students learned about the Embassy’s work and what a diplomat‘s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 May, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
The American Film Showcase program was back in Tunisia in May, this time with award- winning director and producer Lesley Chilcott and her thrilling and heartfelt documentary CodeGirl. The film focuses on high school girls developing smart phone applications to solve social issues, trying to better their communities through technology and collaboration. Lesley’s camera followed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 May, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture
The Chargé kicked off a three-day international conference in Tunis on combating the red palm weevil, a global pest which threatens the country’s date palm orchards. More than 60,000 Tunisian households depend upon the date harvest for their livelihood, and dates comprise Tunisia’s second most important cash crop, behind olives (making up 12% of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 May, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Science & Tech
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid travel to southeastern Tunisia along the Libyan border as well as certain mountainous areas in the country’s west, due to the threat of terrorism. This replaces the Travel Warning issued September 29, 2016. Terrorist attacks have previously targeted Tunisian government and security forces and popular ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
One of the beneficiaries of this program, Zaineb Ben Belgacem from Gafsa. In early 2017, at only 24 years old, Zaineb launched her first company in Gafsa. “Carbotech” is an ambitious business specialized in coal design and manufacturing, which already provides employment to ten people, including qualified employees for the administration and workers trained in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: USAID | Tags: Mashrou3i, USAID, USAID_IN_TUNISIA
Les Grandes Écoles de Communication (GEC), in partnership with the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), organized a two week training session in the framework of its project “Enhance the Tourism.” More than 36 job-seekers and professionals from the tourism sector in Sousse attended the trainings in communication, soft skills, and customer services. We wish all ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 April, 2017 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
PAS and ECON organized a presentation entitled “You are Your Brand” to emphasize the power of branding to create a space for innovation. The presentation was targeted to start-ups, entrepreneurs, and SMEs, but also drew interest from law students interested in intellectual property issues. While the event focused primarily on trademarks, questions from the audience ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 April, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
TUNIS, TUNISIA — The United States-Tunisia Trade and Investment Council met on April 21, 2017 in Tunis under the bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). Ambassador Mokhtar Chaouachi, Director General for Asia and the Americas in the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted the Council meeting, which is the seventh held since the TIFA ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 April, 2017 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Trade, USAID
On the occasion of Earth Day observed on April 22, the Embassy welcomed, on April 21, a group of students and teachers from public middle school in Cité Salama. Students met with English Language Teaching Coordinator Saida Jedidi Sfaxi and English Language Fellow Natalie Monkemeier and talked about better ways to preserve the Earth and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 April, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
On the occasion of Earth Day, Access students and teachers in Djerba organized a clean-up day for their community. Students recycled plastic bottles, cardboard boxes and empty cans into crafts.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 April, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
Public Affairs Section partnered with El Makhzen Cultural Association to organize a series of musical workshops and two live concerts on April 20 and 22 with visiting American a cappella band The Exchange. The Tunis show reached an audience of around 500, and the show in Tabarka drew crowd of more than 1000 spectators. Both ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 April, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture
On April 18, the Embassy received a group of pupils and teachers from Ecole El Euch Le Kram. The 3rd year pupils presented a role play on the value of work and the 4th and 5th graders presented English grammar themed performance followed by a song. Pupils met with Political Officer Jonathan Peccia, who engaged ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 April, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
Ambassador Rubinstein’s Remarks At Opening Ceremony For Launch of “All Against Child Labor in Tunisia” Project Hammamet, April 17, 2017 Good morning. It is a great pleasure to be here with you today in beautiful Hammamet, and an honor to share the stage with such distinguished company as Minister Trabelsi, Minister Laabidi, and representatives from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 April, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights
Security Message for U.S. Citizens In light of the upcoming Easter holiday and recent terrorist attacks which targeted religious institutions in Egypt, U.S. Embassy personnel have been advised to maintain a heightened state of alert, to avoid crowds and demonstrations, and understand that places of worship may be targets over the upcoming Easter holiday. U.S. citizens ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 April, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
As part of its support to ELT associations and activities in Tunisia, Public Diplomacy Officer Sarah Hennessey and English Language Teaching Coordinator Saida Jedidi Sfaxi attended the TEARN National Conference on Global Education in the Horizon of 2030 Building Peace and Democracy, on April 10-11 at Cites des Sciences. The Embassy Representatives met with TEARN ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 April, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
Last week the Embassy welcomed a group of students and teachers from Carthage Hannibal public high school. The students introduced their school, performed a short play, sang a song and presented a show of traditional clothes from different countries. Students met with Human Resources Officer Sue Orlebeke, who talked about her career as a diplomat, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
In the framework of his visit to Tunisia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Assistance Coordination Richard Albright visited the Women’s Enterprise for Sustainability program headquarter at the Tunisian Association for Management and Social Stability in Tunis. The event was an opportunity to meet the WES Business Development Centers directors from Gafsa, Bizerte, Tunis, Kef and Sfax. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 6 April, 2017 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
Security Message for U.S. Citizens Guidance for Residents and Visitors on Civil Disturbances in South Tunisia The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens visiting or resident in Southeast Tunisia to ongoing reports of civil disturbances, strikes and protests, including in the Tataouine Governorate, which has resulted in clashes between police and protestors, blocked roads, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 April, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy welcomed a group of students and teachers from L’Academie du Lac school in Tunis. The students presented a song and a poem dedicated to all teachers. Students had the chance to meet with Economic Officer Elizabeth El-Khodary, who talked about her career as a diplomat, discussed differences and similarities between Tunisia and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 March, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
The IRC organized a three month-long Workforce Development & Youth Employability series for young Tunisian job seekers who are looking to hone their soft skills as they enter a competitive job market. The training was led by American Professor Ethel Hong Badawi of The George Washington University. In addition to teaching, Professor Badawi gives ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 March, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
The IRC carried on with its monthly series on Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation organized in cooperation with the co-working space El Space. The workshop was on Social Business Modeling and was conducted by Khaoula Behi, one of the founders of El Space. The talk led to a rich discussion on the hybrid business model. Attendees ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 March, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
In late March, American modern dance troupe Keigwin + Company visited Tunisia from New York City as part of the DanceMotion USA program, their final stop on a tour across Africa. The American company engaged in daily workshops with 35 professional Tunisian dancers, concluding with a collaborative performance at the El Halfaouine Tunisian National Theatre. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 March, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture
Education For Employment (EFE), in partnership with the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), organized a three-day pitching session on March 22-24, in the framework of its project “I Have a Project.” More than 30 talented Tunisian youth presented their project ideas to expert judges. We were very impressed by the excellent quality of many of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 March, 2017 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
Formal Remarks WES-UP Launch Ceremony March 17, 2017 Good evening everyone, I am delighted to be here to participate in this very special occasion. I want to take a moment to thank Minister Hammami, Ms. Chema, our partners who participated in this project, and all of you for taking the time to join us in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 March, 2017 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
On March 17, the Embassy welcomed a group of students and teachers from Da Vinci Elementary school in La Marsa. Dressed specially to celebrate the National Day of Traditional Clothing for a second day, they met with Economic Officer Cairo Jennings, English Language Teaching (ELT) Coordinator Saida Jedidi Sfaxi, and English Language Fellow (ELF) Natalie ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 March, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with Tunisian Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 13, 2017.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 March, 2017 | Topics: U.S. & Tunisia
If there is an opportunity to help others, January YES Student of the Month, Hiba Kammoun (YES 2016-2017, Tunisia, hosted by World Link in Visalia, CA), will volunteer for it. Hiba has also been a great representative of Tunisia, her home country, and undertaken a demanding schedule of extracurricular activities at Mount Whitney High School ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 March, 2017 | Topics: Alumni
Thank you Bedis for the warm welcome and introduction; My thanks as well to the GOT officials who are here, Majdouline Cherni Minister of Youth and Sports, and Saida Ounissi, Secretary of State in charge of Vocational Training and Entrepreneurship And to the facilitators, mentors, university partners and Georgetown for coordinating this event; Good afternoon ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 March, 2017 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: MEPI
As prepared for delivery Ambassador Remarks at Souk At-Tanmia Launch Ceremony Good morning everyone, I am delighted to be here to participate in this very special occasion. I want to take a moment to thank Minister of Employment and Vocational Training Imed Hammami, our partners who participated in this project, and all of you for taking ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 March, 2017 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: MEPI
The Embassy Political Counselor, Assistance Coordinator, and Assistance Unit recently conducted a monitoring & evaluation trip to Bizerte. The meetings included government officials, media interviews, and visits to implementing partners.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 March, 2017 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
Public Affairs Officer (PAO) Stacy Barrios, Public Diplomacy Officer (PDO) Sarah Hennessey, and English Language Teaching Coordinator (ELTC) Saida Jedidi Sfaxi attended the Tunisia TESOL 4th International Conference on “Professionalism in ELT” on March 3 in Hammamet. The Embassy delegation met with the Tunisia TESOL President, Board members, members from across Tunisia, and conference participants ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 March, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
The Information Resource Center hosted a workshop entitled “Creating a Culture of Peace in the Classroom” conducted by Leila Ben Said and Samia Wardane, a teacher visiting from Morocco. The audience consisted of teachers of English and high school students. Both teachers focused on creating a culture of peace in the classroom, discussing conflict resolution ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 March, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
The Embassy welcomed a group of students and teachers from Pioneer Preparatory school, Sahline Preparatory school and Teboulba Preparatory school in Monastir. They met with Economic Chief Katie Kiser, English Language Teaching (ELT) Coordinator Saida Jedidi Sfaxi and English Language Fellow (ELF) Natalie Monkemeier. Katie talked to the students about the education system in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 February, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Imed Hammami EFE Tunisia CEO, Lamia Chaffai; Ladies and Gentlemen, good evening. I am very glad to be with you at this ceremony celebrating 172 new graduates; of whom 135 are with us. As of today, you are starting your professional careers and embracing your hopes for a successful ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 February, 2017 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: MEPI
February 10: The IRC hosted a workshop entitled “Challenges in Social Entrepreneurship.” Ms. Fatma Mselmi, former participant in the Professional Fellowship Program and a consultant in economic development and technology transfer focused on the inclusive business model. She discussed how this model functions as both a commercially viable model that could benefit low-income communities and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 February, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
In celebration of Black History Month, IRC Tunis joined an interactive program on resilience and non-violent activism in the Black community to explore race relations as well as tensions between security and freedom of expression through non-violent protests. The program was conducted by Mr. Marc Morial, CEO of the National Urban League (NUL), the nation’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 February, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 17, 2017 Readout of the President’s Call with President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia to discuss Tunisia’s democratic transition and our counterterrorism partnership. President Trump praised Tunisia’s stability and security ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 February, 2017 | Topics: President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Tunisia | Tags: Donald J. Trump
The Tunisian American Alumni Network (TAAN) organized on February 18 and 19, a capacity building workshop in Sfax for USG exchange program alumni from various programs representing several different regions of Tunisia. The workshop covered personal and professional development skills including communication skills, public speaking, debate, and argumentation. The second part of the workshop was ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 February, 2017 | Topics: Alumni | Tags: TAAN
Ambassador’s Remarks at the Inauguration of AmCham’s new Center Chapter in Sousse Good afternoon. On behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, I would like first to congratulate the extended family of AmCham Tunisia for opening this new chapter in the Center region, which I understand will cover Sousse, Mahdia, and Monastir. Thanks to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 February, 2017 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, Trade
The Embassy Tunis Public Affairs Section sponsored a week long hip-hop workshop series “Next Level” – featuring four American hip-hop artists who worked with young aspiring Tunisian artists to share techniques and culture. The visit culminated with a performance on February 12 and an “open jam” in which students and the audience of other local ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 February, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture
The U.S. Embassy launched the Access program on Feb 11-12 with 6 providers throughout Tunisia. The conference held on Feb 11-12, with the help of AMIDEAST, was a great opportunity for the providers and the teachers to learn more about the Access program, the reporting process and the students’ selection. The RELO Rebecca Smoak attended ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 February, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
The IRC hosted four American performers who are in Tunis on the week-long Next Level hip-hop program. The group–an MC, a DJ, a beatmaker and a dancer—began workshops for members of Tunisia’s hip-hop community at the Maison des Jeunes in La Marsa on Monday. On Wednesday, the hip-hop artists held a session at the IRC ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 February, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
Following their European tour, Nick Binkley and Douglas Yeager, co-producers of the documentary film “Free to Rock, landed in Tunisia where they were able to show their documentary at El Makhzen Cultural Center, the American Corner in Tunis, the IRC and the Tunis Film school. Their film, focusing on the soft power of the Rock ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 February, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
Millennium Challenge Corporation Visits Tunisia to Discuss Compact to Promote Inclusive Economic Growth for Tunisians TUNIS, February 2, 2017 – A delegation from the U.S. Government’s
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), led by Acting Vice President of Compact Operations Kyeh Kim, visited Tunisia this week to discuss the development of an MCC compact to reduce poverty and promote ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 February, 2017 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in collaboration with the Tunisian Fulbright Society (TFS) hosted a talk on English Teacher Training in Tunisia. Guest speakers included Abir Hmem, an English teacher and a second year student in the TESOL Master’s degree program at 9 Avril University, Stephen Sharpe, a Senior Teacher of Adults at British Council, and Saida ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
The Information Resource Center received a group of students and their teachers from El Menzah 8 Pioneer high school. The students performed a short play on peace, presenting values such as solidarity, love, and volunteerism. The students met with Public Diplomacy Officer Sarah Hennessey, English Language Teaching Coordinator Saida Jedidi Sfaxi, and English Language Fellow ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
The English Language Teaching Coordinator (ELTC) and the English Language Fellow (ELF) met with a group of students from the 3rd and 4th grade from the l’Integrale school in Le Kram. The ELF and ELTC conducted a storytelling session with students, including a story told by a native speaker, introducing students to new vocabulary words ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: English Language Learning
The IRC hosted a workshop on SMART Governance for Small and Medium Businesses, led by Imen Ameur, Governance Consultant and former Research Assistant at Harvard Kennedy School. The workshop focused on the governance models that Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) need as well as the managerial and technological tools that could be used by SMBs ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 January, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Business
As Prepared for Delivery Machrou3i (Phase II) Launch Event Remarks Minister Abdelkafi, Minister Ladhari, Minister Khalbous, Minister Hammami, distinguished guests, good afternoon. It gives me great pleasure to be here today to celebrate the launch of Phase II of Machrou3i, or “my project” in Arabic. First and foremost, I would like to take the opportunity ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 January, 2017 | Topics: Foreign Assistance, USAID
Sophie Houser, 19-year old game developer, shared her success story with a variety of young audiences in ESPRIT (the private Institute of Engineering and Technology), the youth-led co-working space, El Space, and the American Corners in Tunis and Sousse. Through her motivational speeches, Sophie talked about her experiences in creating video games, including the challenges ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 January, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 January, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture
As part of the American Film Showcase program, Cheryl Miller Houser visited Tunis to screen her documentary Generation Startup, which follows 6 recent college graduates who put everything on the line to build startups in Detroit, Michigan. Screenings took place in the American Corner Tunis on January 17, in the IHEC (Institute of Higher Commercial Studies) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 January, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture
The Deputy Chief of Mission Benjamin Moeling and PAO Stacy Barrios joined the Minister of Higher Education and representatives from Columbia University, BIAT bank, Africinvest and 17 Tunisian universities for the closing ceremony of the OpenStartUp Tunisia entrepreneurship mentoring program and competition. Sponsored by a university linkage grant from the Embassy, the program was designed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 January, 2017 | Topics: Education, Foreign Assistance, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
DCM Moeling joined the Minister of Culture and the Minister of Tourism on January 18, 2017 to welcome the cruise ship Viking Sea when it arrived at La Goulette. There were 900 passengers on the ship, most of them American.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 January, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Travel & Tourism
In partnership with the U.S. Embassy, Technovation Tunisia, an initiative launched by a Techwomen alumna, organized an award ceremony for the winning teams of the 2016 Technovation competition. The event was also an occasion to launch the 2017 Technovation competition. 150 girls ages 10 to 18 attended the event along with their parents and mentors ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 January, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Science & Tech
The IRC hosted a live interactive webchat on “How to Run Your Startup” as part of the Global Innovation in Science and Technology series. The session, attended by young entrepreneurs, generated a lively interaction with two very successful U.S.-based entrepreneurs, namely Ray Crowell, CEO of Humble Impact, and Melissa Perri, founder of Produx Labs. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 January, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
The IRC organized a viewing party of the documentary film Generation Startup which centered on the struggles and triumphs of 6 recent college graduates who put everything on the line to build startups in Detroit, Michigan. The film screening, attended by young business students and entrepreneurs, was followed by a lively discussion with the film’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 January, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces
REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR RUBINSTEIN CEREMONY FOR THE ARRIVAL OF 65’ PATROL BOATS TO THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE Thank you for the warm welcome. It is a great honor to be here with you, Minister Horchani, Amiral ATALLAH, assembled officers, Contre Amiral ATALLAH, assembled officers and sailors of the Tunisian Navy, and honored guests at this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 January, 2017 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: Military Assistance
Women Leaders in Technology (WoLTech), an association founded by a group of Techwomen alumnae to support women in STEM fields, organized a round table discussion entitled “How to be the Next Techwomen Leader.” During the event, the WoLTech team introduced a group of Tunisian women working in STEM to the Techwomen program. The presentation was followed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 7 January, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Science & Tech
Defining Its Own Democracy: Tunisia and the Way Forward Daniel H. Rubinstein United States Ambassador to Tunisia Though I came to Tunisia as Ambassador in the Fall of 2015, my relationship with the country and its people actually began in the late 1990s. In some ways, the Tunisia I returned to in 2015 is the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 27 December, 2016 | Topics: Political Affairs
The Tunisian American Alumni Network (TAAN ) organized a capacity building training in Tunis on December 24th and 25th, 2016, attended by 21 Alumni representing diverse exchange programs and coming from different regions. The participants had the opportunity to have an introduction to civic engagement through Alumni success stories. In addition to the leadership and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 December, 2016 | Topics: Alumni | Tags: TAAN
The 4th workshop, entitled “Inspiration in Social Entrepreneurship” happened in the IRC, continuing the series of monthly events on Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The workshop (organized by the IRC in cooperation with
El Space ) attracted students mainly from
Tunis Business School and ESPRIT who came on December 21st longing for inspiration. The main speaker, Saif Eddine Bouktir (who works much ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 December, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces | Tags: entrepreneurship, IRC
Tunisian students of Audiovisuals, Cinema and Design from University of Carthage in Tunis were gathered to see the defining moments of the newly-released movie Burn Country. More importantly, the students had the rare chance to discuss the movie with the leading actor, Dominic Rains, and to learn from his experience and journey along the way ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 December, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces
Tunisian students of Audiovisuals, Cinema and Design from University of Carthage in Tunis were gathered to attend the screening of the 2009 Movie, directed by Cherien Dabis, AMREEKA, which is a drama centered on the trials and tribulations of a proud Palestinian Christian immigrant single mother and her teenage son in small town Indiana. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 December, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces
MCC Selects Tunisia for new compacts; recognizes Tunisian commitment to good governance, investments in its people, and economic freedom. Tunisia-specific selections from MCC announcement: WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 14 — At its quarterly meeting on December 13, 2016, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors selected Burkina Faso, Sri Lanka and Tunisia for new MCC compacts ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 December, 2016 | Topics: Foreign Assistance
Last Saturday was a special day at Hay Hlal stadium. A team from Embassy Tunis and hundreds of kids from different neighborhoods celebrated the donation of 622 soccer outfits and 10 goalkeeper kits. The U.S. Embassy donation supports young boys and girls from Hay Hlal, Douar Hicher, Jbal Jloud, Jbal Lahmar, Mnihla and Beb Laasal ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 December, 2016 | Topics: Sports Diplomacy
Deputy Chief of Mission Benjamin Moeling and Khalil Amiri, Secretary of State to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, celebrate the second anniversary of the U.S.-Tunisia Science & Technology Cooperation Agreement by opening a research seminar between American and Tunisian researchers.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 December, 2016 | Topics: Education, Science & Tech, U.S. & Tunisia
Microsoft and MentorNations in Tunisia celebrate Computer Science Week and film a short promotional video with Ambassador Rubinstein doing the Hour of Code on December 2. The video did a wonderful job promoting the importance of coding for Tunisian youth. On December 10, the American Corner in Sfax (aka the Franklin Center) hosted two trainers ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 December, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces
Remarks by Assistant Secretary of Commerce Arun M. Kumar at the Tunisia2020 Investment Conference U.S. EMBASSY TUNIS MARDI 29 NOVEMBRE 2016 Mr. President, Ministers,Your Excellencies, and distinguished representatives, thank you for the opportunity to join you today. As we approach the six year anniversary of Tunisia’s revolution, we must reflect upon the magnitude of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 November, 2016 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, U.S. & Tunisia
Information Resource Officer Suzanne Miller conducted a role play simulation at the IRC and the three American Corners (Tunis, Sousse and Sfax, Sousse). The simulation was entitled “International Refugee Crisis, Human Rights and Humanitarian Assistance.” More than 120 dynamic young students engaged in this role play resulting in a better understanding of how international negotiations ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 November, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces
Ambassador Daniel Rubinstein and Mr. Glenn Rogers, USAID-Tunisia Representative, attended a graduation ceremony at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development (CEED), a Tunisian NGO that specializes in assisting young entrepreneurs. 16 entrepreneurs graduated from its Go to Market and Grow programs. The ceremony was also attended by several prominent individuals: Mr. Slim Chaker, Minister ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 November, 2016 | Topics: USAID
EducationUSA Advisor Meriem Laabidi in collaboration with Public Affairs Section staff celebrated the IEW at the American corner. The week program promoted the USG exchange programs by organizing info session about higher education in the U.S. and the Embassy exchange program, workshops on college trivia, graduate schools in Tunisia VS those in the U.S and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 November, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces
Deputy Chief of Mission Benjamin Moeling and the State Secretary of Entrepreneurship and Vocational Training Saida Ounissi spoke with around forty Tunisian entrepreneurs at the U.S. Embassy Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration. DCM Moeling emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship to Tunisia’s future and the Embassy’s commitment to supporting Tunisian innovators. State Secretary Ounissi said the public ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 November, 2016 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs
REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR RUBINSTEIN ON VETERANS DAY Friday, November 11, 2016 General Harrington,Colonel-Major Adouni, Ambassadors, members of the Military Attaché Corps, esteemed veterans, honored guests. Good morning and welcome to our Veteran’s Day ceremony. I am honored to be here today on this hallowed ground to pay tribute to our veterans, including the 2,841 fallen ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 11 November, 2016 | Topics: embassy
Ms. Jahana Hayes, U.S. 2016 National Teacher of the year and a special guest of the Embassy attended the 4th Tunisian Association of Teachers of English (TATE) International Conference. She delivered, at its opening ceremony, a keynote address “Elevating the Teaching Profession.” Ambassador Rubinstein was present and delivered welcome remarks, acknowledging the key role ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 November, 2016 | Topics: English Language Learning
Dr. Sami Bensassi, from Birmingham Business School, gave a presentation at the IRC on the economics of informal trade. After outlining how smuggling is defined under both U.S. and the Tunisian law, he assessed informal trade through two case studies, then took a closer look at the consequences. The audience showed an interest in knowing ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 November, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces
Representatives from the Smithsonian Institution visited Tunisia to conduct a workshop on cultural tourism, marketing, and security. Organized in cooperation with Ministry of Tourism and Handcrafts and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the workshop brings together experts from museums across Tunisia. This workshop was the final stage of a project resulting from President Beji Caid ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 November, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture
Former Fulbright Visiting Scholar Dr. Nizar Ben Neji gave a presentation on “e-government: The Legal, Institutional and Technical Frameworks,” highlighting its advantages and its shortcomings, particularly the legal components, which must keep up with rapid technological changes. He also demonstrated how to digitally sign an official document. Attendees discussed e-government in relation to preventing corruption ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 November, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces
The U.S. Embassy in collaboration with the
Tunisian Fulbright Society (TFS) hosted a panel entitled “English Matters in Tunisia and the MENA Region.” Guest speakers included Mohamed Khoutheir Khribi, Fulbright alumnus and Program Manager at ALECSO, Ms. Hela Nafti, Senior English Language Inspector and T-Earn President, and Ms. Boutheina Lassadi, university professor and Employment Consultant. The audience was comprised ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 October, 2016 | Topics: English Language Learning
The IRC held the second in a series of 12 events organized in cooperation with the co-working space El Space. Paco Llorente, one of the founding members of El Space, led an interactive workshop where he invited participants to identify ways of putting entrepreneurial projects at the service of society and social development. Paco emphasized the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 October, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces
MC Rai drew hundreds of people to the El Mourouj Cultural Center Saturday night for the final Heroes Build concert. In addition to MC Rai’s world music performance, Tunisian hip hop artist Artmasta entertained the crowd. MC Rai’s set enamored the energetic audience, melding the bagpipe, ney, darbouka and kanun harmoniously with guitars and keyboard. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 October, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture
The Ambassador presented awards to six winners of two Public Affairs video contests. The theme of the Martin Luther King, Jr. 2016 contest, which was promoted on social media, was volunteerism. The creators of the three top short films came from Djerba, Monastir and Tunis. The second contest was for film-school students, who created short ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 21 October, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture
Publich Affairs Section organized a debate between 10 civil society representatives, business people, experts in entrepreneurship and university professors on how to boost entrepreneurship opportunities to improve employability among youth in Tunisia. The event was organized with local NGO IIDebate and hosted by the Embassy’s IRC. Several USG initiatives – by PAS and USAID – ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 October, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces | Tags: Cafe talk
U.S. Embassy Cultural Affairs Officer Greg McElwain met and spoke with over a hundred students and teachers during his visit to schools in Gabes and Tozeur. He shared information about the U.S. Department of State’s academic and professional exchange programs. The information sessions, which took place at the Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Gabes (ENIG), the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 October, 2016 | Topics: Scholarships and Exchanges
Tthe Will and Citizenship Organization (OVC) launched its the “Ichrak” (Engaging) project. With the support of the U.S. Embassy and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and in partnership with Gabes Action association, OVC held an opening ceremony to introduce participants to the project, its partners, and relevant experts. Following the ceremony, OVC held a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 October, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Human Rights
MENA Leaders for Change (MLC) is an innovative regional leadership online State Department-sponsored program. The program combined online training with face-to-face workshops in order to create a cadre of skilled, connected, emerging young leaders (aged 18-35) from all across the MENA region. The intensive, fast-paced program included two online courses, ongoing online dialogues and periodic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 October, 2016 | Topics: Alumni | Tags: Alumni of Tunisia
Tunisian Scouts and Girls Organization Youth organized a FORUM, funded by U.S. Embassy Tunis, where 150 youths discussed their new ten-year strategy with focus on the role of Scouts in combating violent extremism and radicalism. Eminent speakers, such as Minister of youth and Sport, Deputy Minister of youth, former Minister of Environment and famous celebrities ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 October, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights
Celebrating National Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Day on October 15, English Language Fellow Natalie Monkemeier conducted a workshop on “The Reading Game and Strip Story Method” organized by Tunisian TESOL at CREFOC Nabeul.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 October, 2016 | Topics: English Language Learning
Monia Jendoubi, Communication and International Cooperation Manager, El-Gazala Technopark Goldman Sachs 10,000 MENA Women Entrepreneurs, March 2015 10,000 Women is a global initiative supported by The Goldman Sachs Foundation that provides female entrepreneurs around the world with practical business education, business advising, and networking. The program cultivates the leadership potential of women in the region, promotes ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 October, 2016 | Topics: Alumni | Tags: Alumni of Tunisia
On October 18-19, Tunisian-American musical artist MC Rai brought his unique fusion of classic Algerian rai and western music to Gabes and Tozeur. Taking the stage in Gabes Tuesday night, along with his band and several local musicians, MC Rai played for more than 500 attendees in the Place des Arts. His second concert, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 October, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture
The IRC organized an interactive session entitled Technovation: Girls Solving Community Problems Through Mobile Applications, led by Amel Ghouila, Technovation Regional Ambassador in Tunisia and TechWomen alumna. The session started with an overview of the program by the global director of Technovation, Madhavi Bhasin, who joined via Skype from San Francisco and who focused on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 October, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Science & Tech
“I didn’t run for President so that the dreams of our daughters could be deferred or denied. I didn’t run for President to see inequality and injustice persist in our time. I ran for President to put the same rights, the same opportunities, and the same dreams within the reach for our daughters and our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 October, 2016 | Topics: Alumni
In honor of the International Day Of The Girl, our MEPI Leader for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) participant
Henda Maarfi , who is currently in the U.S., took part in the
United States Institute of Peace (USIP) live webcast yesterday about How Girls Lead to Advance Youth, Peace, Equality. We are proud of Henda for representing Tunisia in the best way possible. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 October, 2016 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
To support the development of Tunisian cultural tourism, the Smithsonian Institution in collaboration with the Tunisian Ministry of Tourism develops marketing plans and promotional materials for Tunisian cultural sites and the Bardo Museum.
Star Wars Locations Native Story From ancient Berber homes to a manmade desert igloo, these are the iconic Star Wars’ sets you can visit in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 October, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture
English Language Fellow Nathalie Monkimier and students from the English Language Club at the University of Manouba spoke on RTCI’s English Hour program about “No Violence Day” at the university.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 8 October, 2016 | Topics: English Language Learning
From September 18 to October 1, 10 Tunisian U,S, Department of Agriculture Cochrane Fellows received agricultural cooperative management training in Washington, D.C. and Minnesota. The program, a USDA-University of Minnesota joint venture, gave the Fellows an overview of U.S. cooperative management systems, including government funding and policies. The Fellows will use what they learned to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 October, 2016 | Topics: Agriculture, Foreign Assistance
On October 5th, Aimee Breslow, a Democracy & Governance Advisor for the Department of State, met with youth beneficiaries of
Our Neighborhood Our Democracy , a program which is funded by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and implemented by the Jasmine Foundation. The meeting was an opportunity for youth beneficiaries from disadvantaged areas in Tunis to share their ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 October, 2016 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
Deputy Assistant Secretary John Desrocher and Ambassador Rubinstein attended the opening ceremony of the
2016 MENA-OECD Ministerial Conference in Tunis . The two-day event brought together ministers of international cooperation, trade, investment and public governance to discuss challenges facing the region, to explore ways to bolster economic growth and employment and to strengthen regional and international integration.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 October, 2016 | Topics: Trade, U.S. & Tunisia
At a Public Affairs reception on Tuesday, Ambassador Rubinstein presented certificates of completion to Tunisians who recently returned from five exchange programs: Fulbright Visiting Scholars, Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant, International Visitors Leadership Program and Global UGRAD. The event attracted around 22 participants, who had the opportunity to share their U.S. experiences with the Ambassador and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 October, 2016 | Topics: Alumni
MOURAD BEN HASSINE BEN ALI, PHD: THE FULBRIGHT VISITING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AUGUST 12, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016, BIOLOGY The Fulbright visiting scholar program made me realize how beautiful it is to travel and meet other people from different cultures. My stay at the University of Arkansas was very productive as a research scientist; I ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 October, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Science & Tech | Tags: Alumni of Tunisia
Young Tunisian musicians
Houyem Ghattas and
Iskander Dridi joined 23 musical change makers from across the world to take part in take part in
OneBeat , one of the U.S. Department of State’s musical diplomacy programs. This year, OneBeat focuses on Musical Migrations, exploring how large movements of people have shaped music, and conversely, how music can encourage dialogue, peace ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 September, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture
Ambassador Rubinstein met with representatives from Running Start, the Project on Middle East Democracy and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, NGOs that hosted Tunisian community leaders in the Professional Fellows Program (PFP). Tunisians chosen for the program take part in a month-long fellowship in a service group, grassroots organization, advocacy group, federal ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 29 September, 2016 | Topics: Scholarships and Exchanges
I am delighted to be here today and I would like to thank our host, Mr. Adel Khalifa, for his warm welcome. Thanks to assistance from USAID and its partners, small and medium- size companies across Tunisia are working to develop and implement ambitious business plans that will attract investment and spark the creation of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: USAID
On September 28, 2016, American Ambassador Daniel Rubinstein travelled to Kssour Essaf in Mahdia Governorate to highlight the United States Government’s commitment to supporting inclusive economic growth, competitiveness, and job creation throughout Tunisia. While in Mahdia, the Ambassador attended a ceremony marking the signing of a partnership agreement between the
Tunisian American Enterprise Fund (TAEF) and the Société Tunisienne de Traitement ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: USAID | Tags: Regional Outreach
“Democratic Drama or Democratic Decline: Making Sense of the 2016 US Presidential Election.” This captivating subject drew more than one hundred students from
Tunis Business School (TBS) and the
Sousse College of Arts and Humanities (FLSHS) to a talk and Q & A with political analyst and Washington Institute for the Near East Policy fellow
Dr. Sarah Feuer . Dr. Feuer, whose opinions are not affiliated with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 September, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture
Dr. Sarah Feuer, Political Scientist at the Washington Institute for the Near East Policy, gave a presentation titled “Democratic Drama or Democratic Decline: Making Sense of the 2016 US Presidential Election.” Before beginning her talk, she emphasized that the opinions she would be expressing were those of a private citizen and not those of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 20 September, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces
By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 September, 2016 | Topics: Trade, U.S. & Tunisia
Ambassador Rubinstein recently met with MEPI Student Leaders returning from the 2016 Alumni Program. They shared stories and experiences from their 6 week training in the U.S. The participants were full of energy and had many promising ideas to change Tunisia for the better. The U.S. Embassy is committed to supporting young Tunisians working on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 September, 2016 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: MEPI
Dr. Robert Landy, Professor of Educational Theater and Applied Psychology at New York University, gave a presentation at the IRC entitled “Introducing Drama Therapy.” The session was moderated by Elyes Baccar, Artistic Director of the Human Rights Film festival. Dr. Landy showed the audience his play Standing Tall, devised for a group of students in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 September, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces
Organizers of the first Comic Con in North Africa, which was held September 2 to 4 in Tunis, said around 7,500 attended the weekend activities. Sponsored in part by the Embassy, Comic Con commemorated the 40th anniversary of the filming of the first Star Wars movie in Tunisia, but also attracted fans of cosplay, manga, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 September, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture
U.S. Embassy representatives enjoyed taking part in the Communication Week organized by the Engineering School of Tunis (ENIT). Embassy staff talked to more than 200 students, sharing information about scholarships in the U.S. and the educational and cultural programs offered by the Embassy’s Information Resource Center. The ENIT students, who are just about to graduate, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 30 August, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces
Congratulations to exchange alumni Mondher Tounsi and Ahlem Nasraoui for their peace initiative in Kasserine. To counteract the spread of violent extremism and the lack of opportunities for youth in Kasserine, Mondher and Ahlem have launched the Youth Impact project. Youth Impact is creating a network of strong and educated peace ambassadors who will launch ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 August, 2016 | Topics: Alumni
Marc Lynch, Professor of Political Science at George Washington University, gave a talk at the Information Resource Center (IRC) that centered around his latest book The New Arab Wars: Uprisings and Anarchy in the Middle East. Dr. Lynch provided an in-depth analysis of the changing political landscape in the Middle East following the Arab Spring ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 August, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces
Dieter Bruhn, a teacher trainer and ESL instructor from the U.S. state of Colorado participated in Language Village Nabeul, an initiative of Tunisia’s Ministry of Higher Education which provides top English majors from universities throughout Tunisia the opportunity to take part in an English-language immersion program for two weeks. Bruhn conducted training sessions and workshops ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 July, 2016 | Topics: English Language Learning
Tunisia’s 2014 constitution has been called one of the most progressive in the world. It has been praised for its provisions regarding the rights of the disabled, regarding healthcare, and most notably, regarding climate change. Indeed, Tunisia is one of only three countries in the world to enshrine its commitment to climate stewardship in its ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 April, 2016 | Topics: Environment
A group of TechWomen alumni launched an initiative to mentor Tunisian women in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. Through their Mentoring Council, TechWomen alumni hope to reproduce the mentoring component of their exchange program in a way that benefits women in their communities and areas of expertise.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 April, 2016 | Topics: Alumni
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the IRC hosted “Women’s Rights in Tunisia: The Limits of an Exception.” Dr. Omar Fassatoui, an attorney, lauded Tunisia’s progressive Code of Personal Status, a set of laws that changed family law and the legal status of women, but he emphasized that more work needs to be done to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 March, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces
Two Sousse high-school students who created a YouTube series called “Draw My Science” visited the American Corner Tunis to share their videos with a group of about 20 students. Baha Lajmi and Fahd Baaziz use colorful drawings and simple language to create the Arabic-language videos, which explain scientific subjects to a young audience. At ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 18 March, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas A. Shannon met with the core team of the U.S. Embassy funded project entitled Heroes Build inTunis. Heroes Build team members delivered a two-fold presentation: a general overview about the program and a video showcasing the series of completed graffiti tags and concerts. The Under Secretary of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 February, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Foreign Assistance, U.S. & Tunisia
The U.S. Embassy had the pleasure to visit the
Gammarth Higher Institute of Audiovisual and Film Studies (ESAC) and the
Higher School of Audiovisual and Design (ESAD) this week, where U.S. filmmaker Linda Mills, visiting Tunisia as part of the American Film Showcase (AFS) program, screened Of Many, her 30-minute documentary of the extraordinary friendship between an orthodox rabbi and an imam, both of whom serve as university chaplains ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 February, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education
As part of its ongoing outreach, Embassy Tunis’s political team traveled to Zaghouan on February 4 and met with Governor Anis Dhifallah, UTICA and UGTT representatives, and political party and civil society representatives. Many of our conversations focused on the unemployment crisis in Tunisia and programs designed to help create jobs throughout Tunisia. The Government ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 February, 2016 | Topics: Political Affairs
On February 3, U.S. Ambassador Daniel Rubinstein visited Marion Confection, a textile manufacturer in Ksar Said. With assistance from
USAID , Marion Confection is creating new jobs for the residents of Ksar Said and expanding the company’s exports.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 February, 2016 | Topics: USAID
We are happy to sponsor Tunisian musician Amira Knani’s journey to New York, where she will receive the 2015 @International Youth Piano Competition’s Second Prize at Carnegie Hall. Our U.S. Public Affairs Counselor Michael Macy congratulated Amira on her success and encouraged her to keep developing her impressive talent.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 2 February, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture
Embassy Tunis’s political team traveled to Siliana on January 28 to meet with Governor Slim Tissaoui , and political party and civil society representatives to discuss the political and economic situation in the region and to express U.S. support for Tunisia’s continued democratic transition and economic development. Discussions focused on Siliana’s economic development, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 28 January, 2016 | Topics: Political Affairs
The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens visiting or resident in Tunisia to ongoing reports of civil disturbances and protests at a number of locations in the country, including in the greater Tunis area. The U.S. Embassy will continue to provide updates and guidance as appropriate to events. In view of these protests, U.S. citizens are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 January, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens in Tunisia to ongoing reports of civil disturbances and protests at a number of locations in the country, including in the greater Tunis area. The Government of Tunisia has imposed an 8:00pm to 5:00am curfew across the country until further notice, starting the evening of Friday, January 22, 2016. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 January, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in cooperation with the
Tunisian Education & Resource Network (TEARN), hosted a viewing of the feature film GirlRising for English teachers, followed by a debate moderated by TEARN President Hela Nafti. The film portrays the life-changing journey of nine girls and launched a debate among teachers regarding the inequalities girls and young women face in certain parts ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 15 January, 2016 | Topics: English Language Learning
It’s an honor to be here today for the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (also known as GIST) DEMO Day. The GIST initiative, a public private partnership led by the U.S. Department of State, has trained over 5,000 startups from emerging economies all around the world. It has connected millions of youth with entrepreneurship ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 January, 2016 | Topics: Science & Tech | Tags: GIST
Pursuant to the recent Security Message for U.S. Citizens in Tunisia that was published on Thursday, December 17, 2015 we wish to advise you that a report of unknown credibility indicates the possibility of a terrorist attack at the Tunisia Mall in Berges du Lac on Sunday, December 20, 2015. We advise you to avoid ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 19 December, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy of the United States in Tunis alerts U.S. citizens traveling or residing in Tunisia of the heightened security threat during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period. The Department of State notes that threats to U.S. citizens may temporarily increase during holidays and anniversaries of significant events. Further, as described in various media ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 December, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Tunisia TESOL organized a “Fun with English Day,” which was attended by more than 100 children. Activities included language learning sessions using games, storytelling, drawing, cooking and singing. The Embassy donated books, which English Language Teaching Coordinator Saida Jedidi Sfaxi distributed to the children.
Photo Album Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 December, 2015 | Topics: English Language Learning | Tags: Fun with English
To mark International Women’s Day, the U.S. Embassy Deputy Political and Economic Counselor Auden Mckernan and Representative of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) A. Heather Coyne led a roundtable discussion with a group of Tunisian activists for women’s issues. They debated the pace of women’s progress in the U.S. and Tunisia, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 December, 2015 | Topics: American Spaces
On December 9, representatives from the Ministry of Women, Family, and Children; the Ministry of Justice; the Ministry of Social Affairs; the Association of Tunisian Judges; and the Center of Arabic Women for Training and Research met at the IRC to discuss efforts to combat gender-based violence with members of the diplomatic community. Panel ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 December, 2015 | Topics: American Spaces, Human Rights
The Embassy hosted Tunisian sports journalists at a Skype press conference with Dallas Mavericks center Salah Mejri, the first Tunisian player in the NBA. The Jendouba-born Mejri signed with the Mavericks on July 30 and played his first NBA game on October 28. He fielded questions about his first month in the NBA, discussed his ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 3 December, 2015 | Topics: American Spaces
Social media, local news, and U.S. Embassy police contacts confirm an explosion on a police bus on Avenue Mohammed V between Iraq Street and Saudi Arabia Street, adjacent to the Tunisian Central Bank. According to media reports, there are multiple deaths and injuries. U.S. Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid central Tunis, including the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 November, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Regional Language Officer (RELO) Rebecca Smoak visited Tunis November 15th – 23rd. During her visit, Ms. Smoak conducted three workshops in
CREFOC s in El Omrane, Tozeur and Gabes. Subjects included developing higher order thinking skills, problem solving, application of learning, critical thinking and time management. Ms. Smoak also visited Access classes in Gabes, Gafsa and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 23 November, 2015 | Topics: English Language Learning
The U.S. Embassy kicked off International Education Week IEW2015 with a celebration of 75 years of State Department exchange programs.Ambassador Rubinstein spoke to an audience of leaders from the education field, including Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and IVLP alumnus Chiheb Bouden; Director General of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Higher Education ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 November, 2015 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
Following their participation in last Friday’s Strategic Dialogue, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Dr. Dafna Hochman Rand paid a visit to Ibn Sharaf Institute in Tunis on Saturday where they had the opportunity to speak with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 14 November, 2015 | Topics: Human Rights
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC At the second Strategic Dialogue today in Tunis, Foreign Minister Taieb Baccouche and Secretary of State John Kerry reaffirmed the strategic importance of the partnership between Tunisia and the United States. They discussed Tunisia’s bold economic reform agenda and Tunisia’s commitment to protect hard-won freedoms in the face ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 November, 2015 | Topics: U.S. & Tunisia
As the second US-Tunisia Strategic Dialogue got underway in Tunis, senior U.S. and Tunisian government officials met on November 12th with representatives of Tunisian civil society in a dialogue hosted by the NGO Search for Common Ground. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski and USAID Assistant Administrator for the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 12 November, 2015 | Topics: Human Rights, U.S. & Tunisia, USAID
TESOL Tunisia organized a “Fun with English” day consisting of language learning sessions for children of all ages and abilities, using games, storytelling, and songs. The children in attendance were eager to learn, and many already possessed excellent English skills. The U.S. Embassy donated books to all participants; English Language Coordinator Saida Jedidi Sfaxi was on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 1 November, 2015 | Topics: English Language Learning | Tags: Fun with English
On Saturday October 17th, the American Embassy celebrated the International Day of the Girl at the American Corner Tunis. A panel of three speakers shared their stories of the work they are doing to empower girls in Tunisia and around the world. Amie Williams, Executive Director and Co-Founder of GlobalGirl Media, Ahlem Nasraoui, founder of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 17 October, 2015 | Topics: American Spaces | Tags: Access
The journey of the 2015 Tunisian TechWomen has begun! Seven participants from all over Tunisia attended a pre-departure orientation at the U.S. Embassy in September. TechWomen alumna Amel Ghouila, with the help of other alumnae, walked them through different phases of the program and shared tips on how to make their participation more fruitful. Having ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 13 October, 2015 | Topics: Alumni
Dr. Mark Hoddle, Entomologist and Director of the Center for Invasive Species Research at the University of California Riverside, shared his experience with Tunisian peer researchers on how the red palm weevil, considered to be the world’s most serious palm pest, was eradicated from Southern California. Dr. Hoddle highlighted that the success of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 October, 2015 | Topics: Agriculture
Mabrouk to our Access Alumnus and current MEPI Tomorrow’s leader fellow at the American University in Cairo, Amir Ben Ameur, for being elected as an Advisor for post-conflicts at the
UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board. A total of 93,000 votes were cast to elect the sixteen new members of the UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board. Twelve youth, 6 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 5 October, 2015 | Topics: Alumni | Tags: MEPI
On Friday September 18th more than 100 U.S. program alumni and supporters gathered to celebrate the launch of the Tunisian American Alumni Network (TAAN.) This umbrella network, open to all alumni of U.S. government-sponsored programs, will give each alumnus in Tunisia the opportunity to be involved, network, volunteer and give back to their communities with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 22 September, 2015 | Topics: Alumni | Tags: TAAN
The Embassy of the United States in Tunis alerts U.S. citizens traveling or residing in Tunisia to the publicly reported closure of Avenue Habib Bourguiba, a main downtown artery, until Monday, September 14 for security reasons. The Ministry of the Interior has also announced a ban on all demonstrations for security reasons, citing threats against ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 10 September, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Embassy staff had the opportunity to meet with Nada Makhlouf, who recently returned from the Between the Lines (BTL) program. This program brings young writers, aged 16-19 to the U.S. for two weeks of intensive creative writing workshops and cultural exchange. The workshops are held at the University of Iowa. According to Nada, “The BTL ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 9 September, 2015 | Topics: Alumni
The U.S. Embassy IRC and the ELT Coordinator, with the Cooperation of the New Horizon Center, organized a workshop last week—Teaching English Language through Jazz Chants. Guest speaker Carolyn Graham conducted the workshop which included Inspectors, English teachers and students.
Ms. Graham introduced the audience to the creative pedagogical method she has been using for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 4 September, 2015 | Topics: English Language Learning
The U.S. Embassy ELT Coordinator conducted a pre-departure orientation today for two English teachers who were selected to participate in the 2015 Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA). Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, this six-week professional development program gives the participating teachers a combination of academic seminars and hand-on classroom experience. The two ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 August, 2015 | Topics: English Language Learning
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Anne Patterson and Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski will travel to Tunis, Tunisia. Their visit will highlight U.S. support for Tunisia’s democratic government as it promotes prosperity, security, and human rights for all Tunisians. Assistant Secretaries ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 31 August, 2015 | Topics: Human Rights, U.S. & Tunisia
Ambassador Walles inaugurated the first Johnny Rockets restaurant in Tunisia on July 25. Johnny Rockets is a U.S. hamburger restaurant franchise whose themed decor is based upon 1950s diner-style restaurants. The first restaurant is located in the El Menzah 5 area and employs approximately 40 people.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 25 July, 2015 | Topics: Commercial Affairs
Deputy Chief of Mission Kathleen Hanson gave remarks at the July 24 launch of the Tunisia E-Business Network. The U.S. government awarded the Tunis Chamber of Commerce a grant of $250,000 to create and launch this digital web-based platform for Tunisian exporters to facilitate international trade transactions in Mediterranean and global markets. The Tunisia e-Business ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 24 July, 2015 | Topics: Business
The U.S. Embassy wishes to alert U.S. citizens to a terrorist attack in Tunisia around the Kantaoui area at the Imperial Riu Marhaba and Soviva hotels in Sousse. The U.S. Embassy reiterates our standing guidance that U.S. citizens in Tunisia should exercise caution when frequenting public venues that are visited by large numbers of foreigners, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 26 June, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Richard Hinman, Director of Tunis Office of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) gave opening remarks at a conference on the theme, “The Woman Security Officer: Reality and Aspirations.” The event was organized by the Tunisian National League of Female Police Officers and the International Center for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tunis | 16 June, 2015 | Topics: Foreign Assistance | Tags: INL
“It is through programs like this partnership that Tunisia can help its talented youth become more competitive internationally, attract international firms, and build a brighter future for all Tunisians.” Ambassador Jake Walles Ambassador Walles gave remarks at the inauguration of the
