U.S. Policy & Issues

United States Aid & Assistance to Côte d'Ivoire

A young Liberian refugee in a American-supported school in Western Cote d'Ivoire (Photo: Brett Bruen/US Embassy)

Despite the crisis in Côte d'Ivoire, the United States continues to provide needed assistance to the people of the divided country.  This aid includes an unprecedented commitment to combatting the HIV/AIDS virus through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which will bring Côte d'Ivoire nearly $50 million in resources in 2006.  The United States Government remains the largest  contributer to the United Nations peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, funding 27% of their operations.  Refugees in Côte d'Ivoire and West Africa recieved housing, medical care, and education, thanks to $47 million in support from the people of the United States in 2005.  Through its Democracy & Human Rights Fund, the United States has provided Ivoirian organizations support for projects that will promote women's involvement in the political process and fight against the dangerous practice of female genital mutilation.  The Ambassador also offers small grants to local organizations working to improve their communities.

• US Support for Human Rights in CI
• Emergency Aid to CI
• Aid for HIV/AIDS in CI