Morocco
Total Projects: 66
Project Spending: $125,327
One of the largest African economies, Morocco hosts 10 million tourists a year. The country, formerly a part of vast Islamic dynasties for over 800 years, was later dominated by France and Spain in the colonial era, but has been a fully independent constitutional monarchy since 1956. Most poverty in Morocco is in rural areas. According to the Rural Poverty Portal, of the 4 million people living under the poverty line in Morocco, 3 million of them live in rural areas. This may stem from the number of people depending on agriculture as their principal source of income in a geographically challenging region, as well as a lack of access to resources like water and financial credit. Low levels of training and education among the rural poor also hamper progress. In 2012, in response to the larger Arab Spring movement for political reform and enhanced democratic space, King Mohammed VI announced political reforms, including a new constitution that eliminated some of the entitlements and privileges he himself previously enjoyed. Morocco is a U.S. ally in an otherwise difficult region and provides all the more reason for cultivating and strengthening positive trends in education, health, the empowerment of women, cultural and environmental awareness and economic opportunity.
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![CLIMB - Sidi Slimane: Creating Leadership In the Mountains and Beyond](/media_cache/files/projects/2016/06/project_thumb/16-003-Marc-Galloway.jpeg)
CLIMB - Sidi Slimane: Creating Leadership In the Mountains and Beyond
Young Women's Agriculture Cooperative - Expansion
![Let's Communicate](/media_cache/files/projects/2015/11/project_thumb/15-093-McFarlin.jpg)
Let's Communicate
![Recyclegrounds](/media_cache/files/projects/2014/12/project_thumb/recyclegrounds.jpg)
Recyclegrounds
![Young Women's Agricultural Cooperative](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/10/project_thumb/Morocco-Goats-Milk-Ali-AAOUINE.jpg)
Young Women's Agricultural Cooperative
![The ENews Citizen Lab](/media_cache/files/projects/project_thumb/1060_AAA.jpg)
The ENews Citizen Lab
![Dar Shabab Tarik Ben Ziad English Club](/media_cache/files/projects/2015/01/project_thumb/Damon.jpg)
Dar Shabab Tarik Ben Ziad English Club
![Tazenakht Environmental Design Green Space](/media_cache/files/projects/2015/01/project_thumb/Nia-13-031.jpg)
Tazenakht Environmental Design Green Space
![Creating Leadership in Mountains and Beyond (C.L.I.M.B) Midnorth Region](/media_cache/files/projects/2015/01/project_thumb/Image4.jpeg)
Creating Leadership in Mountains and Beyond (C.L.I.M.B) Midnorth Region
![Nedi Neswi Women's Weaving Training](/media_cache/files/projects/2014/03/project_thumb/IMG_1194.jpg)
Nedi Neswi Women's Weaving Training
![The Production and Marketing of Chickens and Eggs](/media_cache/files/projects/2014/03/project_thumb/image3.jpg)
The Production and Marketing of Chickens and Eggs
![International Women's Day Health Fair](/media_cache/files/projects/2014/03/project_thumb/46.png)
International Women's Day Health Fair
![Lycee El Fath Environment Club's School Garden](/media_cache/files/projects/2014/03/project_thumb/50.jpg)
Lycee El Fath Environment Club's School Garden
![Aslim Grassroots Soccer Skills: Sports for Health and HIV Education](/media_cache/files/projects/2014/03/project_thumb/45.jpg)
Aslim Grassroots Soccer Skills: Sports for Health and HIV Education
![Empowering Women by Teaching New Skills](/media_cache/files/projects/2014/03/project_thumb/48.jpg)
Empowering Women by Teaching New Skills
![My Green Classroom](/media_cache/files/projects/2014/03/project_thumb/DSC03493.jpg)
My Green Classroom
![El Oranje Community Garden](/media_cache/files/projects/2014/03/project_thumb/49.jpg)
El Oranje Community Garden
![Youth Prevention and Outreach to Control Diabetes in Boudnib](/media_cache/files/projects/2014/03/project_thumb/47.jpg)
Youth Prevention and Outreach to Control Diabetes in Boudnib
![Ain Cheggag Garden of Youth](/media_cache/files/projects/2014/03/project_thumb/51.jpg)
Ain Cheggag Garden of Youth
![Nedi Neswi Women's Economic Opportunity](/media_cache/files/projects/2014/03/project_thumb/44.jpg)
Nedi Neswi Women's Economic Opportunity
![Sisters Connect](/media_cache/files/projects/2013/12/project_thumb/66.jpg)
Sisters Connect
![Eco-Friendly Tire Playgrounds](/media_cache/files/projects/2013/12/project_thumb/P3150068.jpg)
Eco-Friendly Tire Playgrounds
![2014 Ouarzazate eNEWS Training Program](/media_cache/files/projects/2013/12/project_thumb/71.jpg)
2014 Ouarzazate eNEWS Training Program
![Mothers' Preschool](/media_cache/files/projects/2013/12/project_thumb/68.jpg)
Mothers' Preschool
![Basketball Camp Taznakht: Run. Breathe. Play.](/media_cache/files/projects/2013/06/project_thumb/108.jpg)
Basketball Camp Taznakht: Run. Breathe. Play.
![Morocco Youth American Flag Football 2013-2014 Season and Tournament](/media_cache/files/projects/2013/07/project_thumb/104.jpg)
Morocco Youth American Flag Football 2013-2014 Season and Tournament
![Souss Girls Soccer Camp](/media_cache/files/projects/2013/05/project_thumb/115.jpg)
Souss Girls Soccer Camp
![Creation Camp: An Introduction to Traditional Moroccan Artisanal Skills for Girls](/media_cache/files/projects/2013/05/project_thumb/125.jpg)
Creation Camp: An Introduction to Traditional Moroccan Artisanal Skills for Girls
![Crochet and Embroidery Training for Craftswomen of El Makhzen](/media_cache/files/projects/2013/05/project_thumb/144.jpg)
Crochet and Embroidery Training for Craftswomen of El Makhzen
![Nedi Sahafa - Journalism Workshop III](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/10/project_thumb/156.jpg)
Nedi Sahafa - Journalism Workshop III
![Common Threads InterFaith Forum](/media_cache/files/projects/2013/05/project_thumb/145.jpg)
Common Threads InterFaith Forum
![Mothers' Preschool](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/06/project_thumb/217.jpg)
Mothers' Preschool
![Azalagh Women's Center (Neddi)](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/06/project_thumb/211.jpg)
Azalagh Women's Center (Neddi)
![Spinning Wheels for Cooperative Chorou](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/06/project_thumb/215.jpg)
Spinning Wheels for Cooperative Chorou
![Ouled Ali Youssef Medical Caravan and Workshop](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/06/project_thumb/212.jpg)
Ouled Ali Youssef Medical Caravan and Workshop
![Spelling Bee Morocco](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/06/project_thumb/218.jpg)
Spelling Bee Morocco
![Spelling Bee Morocco 2013](/media_cache/files/projects/2013/05/project_thumb/146.jpg)
Spelling Bee Morocco 2013
![Nedi Sahafa - Journalism Workshop II](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/06/project_thumb/216.jpg)
Nedi Sahafa - Journalism Workshop II
![A PLACE FOR ART](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/06/project_thumb/209.jpg)
A PLACE FOR ART
![Youth Sports and Hydration Project](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/06/project_thumb/208.jpg)
Youth Sports and Hydration Project
![Project Green, Clean and Zween: Transforming school grounds into an environment of learning at the Sidi Abdel Jalil School](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/06/project_thumb/214.jpg)
Project Green, Clean and Zween: Transforming school grounds into an environment of learning at the Sidi Abdel Jalil School
![HIV/AIDS awareness skit competition 2012](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/06/project_thumb/213.jpg)
HIV/AIDS awareness skit competition 2012
![English Language and Multimedia Resource Center/Library for Moroccan Youth](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/06/project_thumb/210.jpg)
English Language and Multimedia Resource Center/Library for Moroccan Youth
![Nous Jouons Au Football (We Play Football)](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/05/project_thumb/275.jpg)
Nous Jouons Au Football (We Play Football)
![Crayons for Kids](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/05/project_thumb/272.jpg)
Crayons for Kids
![Hoops for Kids!](/media_cache/custom_assets/images/project_thumb/wc_default.jpg)
Hoops for Kids!
![Nedi Sahafa - Journalism Club](/media_cache/files/projects/2011/12/project_thumb/k5812.jpg)
Nedi Sahafa - Journalism Club
![The Town 42 Arts Exchange Program](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/05/project_thumb/273.jpg)
The Town 42 Arts Exchange Program
![Sports Court and Summer Camp Kick Off](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/05/project_thumb/274.jpg)
Sports Court and Summer Camp Kick Off
![Child and Maternal Health Training of Rural Health Educators](/media_cache/custom_assets/images/project_thumb/wc_default.jpg)
Child and Maternal Health Training of Rural Health Educators
![Maternal and Child Health Training of Trainers](/media_cache/custom_assets/images/project_thumb/wc_default.jpg)
Maternal and Child Health Training of Trainers
![Women's Education Campaign](/media_cache/custom_assets/images/project_thumb/wc_default.jpg)
Women's Education Campaign
![The Power of Peers](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/05/project_thumb/347.jpg)
The Power of Peers
![Breakout the Books!](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/05/project_thumb/346.jpg)
Breakout the Books!
![Youth HIV/AIDS Education & Theatre Project](/media_cache/custom_assets/images/project_thumb/wc_default.jpg)
Youth HIV/AIDS Education & Theatre Project
![Peer Education](/media_cache/custom_assets/images/project_thumb/wc_default.jpg)
Peer Education
![Ecological Youth House](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/05/project_thumb/433.jpg)
Ecological Youth House
![Watch It Grow](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/05/project_thumb/434.jpg)
Watch It Grow
![Rihane Screann-Printers & Fashion Designers](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/05/project_thumb/435.jpg)
Rihane Screann-Printers & Fashion Designers
![Nour basketball association](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/05/project_thumb/436.jpg)
Nour basketball association
![Shaping young minds in the High Atlas](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/05/project_thumb/437.jpg)
Shaping young minds in the High Atlas
![The First Ever Iztat Summer Camp](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/05/project_thumb/438.jpg)
The First Ever Iztat Summer Camp
![A Bathroom Hygiene Project for Girls](/media_cache/files/projects/2012/10/project_thumb/158.jpg)
A Bathroom Hygiene Project for Girls
![Zoom in Essaouira: Essaouira's Youth Online Magazine](/media_cache/files/projects/2015/01/project_thumb/olivia.jpg)
Zoom in Essaouira: Essaouira's Youth Online Magazine
![Opeartion Douar Smpshs 001: Build-Our-Own-Library](/media_cache/files/projects/project_thumb/1140_Screen_Shot_2019-05-01_at_4.41.39_PM.png)