Tunisia

Why we are there

Although Tunisia is often presented as an Arab Spring success story in terms of democratic change, many of the political, social and economic grievances that existed before the ‘Jasmine Revolution’ of 2011 persist. The country continues to face economic pressures, including inflation, periodic shortages of basic goods, and a high cost of living, which have made it harder to prioritize and advance economic recovery and development initiatives. Tunisia is not solely a country of departure or transit, but also a country of destination, however temporary, for many refugees and migrants.

What we do

Since 2011, DRC Tunisia aims to generate decent and sustainable livelihoods to the most vulnerable categories, including women in marginalized regions. DRC has implemented projects aimed at enhancing community security and resilience in key border towns in Tunisia. Since 2021, DRC’s Danish Arab Partnership Program (DAPP) is providing tangible opportunities for Tunisian youth, particularly women, to improve employability and find sustainable income-generating options to support themselves and their families.

In 2026, DRC is scaling up its efforts to support Tunisian youth in accessing employment opportunities, adopting innovative approaches and partnering with private sector actors to produce more sustainable impact. DRC will continue developing its localisation agenda in Tunisia through the capacity development of local actors.