Tunisia

Hunger continues to be a pressing issue in Tunisia, affecting vulnerable populations due to rising food prices, limited access to resources, and climate change.

11.8M

Population of Tunisia

21%

of Tunisians live below the poverty line

30%

of children under 5 and pregnant and nursing women suffer from anaemia

Struggling Economic growth

Since the 2011 revolution that sparked the Arab Spring, Tunisia has faced significant challenges despite initial hopes for political and economic reform. Tunisia’s economy has struggled to recover and poverty remains a pressing issue, due to inequity and limited social safety nets. Food insecurity and hunger persist, affecting vulnerable populations due to rising food prices, limited access to resources, and climate change-induced challenges.

Photo: Unsplash / Taha Loukil

WFP’s Work in Tunisia

Women’s Empowerment

WFP is advocating for gender equality and for sustainable food systems, notably for the socioeconomic empowerment of rural women. 

Photo: WFP/Lourdes Melendo/2017
School Meals

Up to 30 percent of the food served in school canteens is sourced from school gardens tended by community-based organizations.

Small-Scale Farming

WFP supports strengthening the resilience of smallholder farmers to promote the use of locally produced foods, contribute to job creation and enhance local economies.

Photo: WFP/Nina Schroeder
Photo: WFP/Lourdes Melendo/2017

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