Commodity credit corporation will usefood resources to introduce and expand food resources in tunisia

This $19,350,000 Cooperative Agreement award was made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) under the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (CFDA 10.608). The grant will support the introduction and expansion of food resources in Tunisia by Partners of the Americas, Inc., a non-profit organization with extensive experience in international development programs. The project aims to address hunger, improve literacy, and enhance primary education, with a particular focus on supporting girls' educational opportunities in the country. Key deliverables are expected to include school feeding programs, literacy initiatives, and maternal and child nutrition interventions over the 3-5 year project period.