Entreprising Women, Thriving Societies
This issue of eJournal USA cites the experiences of businesswomen around the world and features successful women entrepreneurs who can serve as role models.
Coca-Cola Summer Entrepreneurship Program
Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Coca-Cola scholarship program. Ten Tunisians were selected to participate in the exchange at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business beginning in June 2012.
U.S. Assistance for Tunisia’s Transition
“The total value of U.S. assistance to Tunisia since the revolution will amount to hundreds and hundreds of million dollars by the end of the year,” said Ambassador Gray on March 29 at the Mediterranean School of Business.
Secretary Clinton’s visit to Tunisia
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Tunisia from February 24-25. She attended the Friends of Syria conference, met with the President and Prime Minister, and hosted a Town Hall for Tunisian Youth.
Embassy Announcements
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U.S. Ambassador Comments on the Conviction of Nessma CEO Nebil Karoui
"His conviction raises serious concerns about tolerance and freedom of expression in the new Tunisia."
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ESF Funding Opportunity
The U.S. Embassy is planning to fund a University Partnership to launch a master’s program on Investigative Journalism
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U.S. Loan Guarantee for Tunisia
The U.S. Treasury Secretary and Tunisian Finance Minister signed a letter of intent to move forward on a U.S. loan guarantee for Tunisia.
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BOOST Grants
Grants available to support young scientists. Apply by May 24.
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Podcast
Jason Levine interviewed on RTCI
An hour-long interview on April 18
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Video
Running Dry
Access to safe, affordable and sustainable drinking water for all.
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Photos
Sec. Clinton at the Baron d’Erlanger Palace
February 25, 2012
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E-Journal
Educating Women and Girls
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Podcast
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor on the U.S. Constitution
June 21, 2011
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Video
America Out West: Women’s Barrel Racing
Embassy Events
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Roundtable with U.S. Companies
Ambassador Gray met with U.S. business leaders in Tunisia to discuss the economic environment, U.S. assistance for Tunisia, and the re-launch of discussions under the bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).
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Commemorating the 1983 Beirut Embassy Bombing
Ambassador Gray led a ceremony on April 18 to commemorate the 29th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy Beirut bombing, which took the lives of three Embassy Tunis staff members. TAMC representative Amel Louhibi spoke on behalf of the Embassy’s local staff.
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USA Youth Debates (March 21-27, 2012)
A delegation of American university students visited Tunisia from March 21-27 to introduce debate as an “academic sport.” The students discussed how debating can help promote self-confidence in public speaking, support freedom of expression, and encourage civic participation.
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African-American poet and hip hop lyricist Gina Loring performed in Tunis and Sfax (March 1-8, 2012)
African-American poet and hip hop lyricist Gina Loring, in celebration of both African-American History Month and Women’s History Month, visited Tunisia to share poetry and creative writing as a means of self expression with Tunisian youth.
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U.S. Embassy Conducts Annual Blood Drive for Tunisia
The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia, in cooperation with the “Centre National de Transfusion Sanguine”, conducted its annual blood drive on February 14, 2012, collecting enough blood to save 35 lives. The first to donate was Ambassador Gordon Gray; staff of the American Embassy, the American Cooperative School of Tunis, and others from the American and diplomatic communities followed his lead.
