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High Atlas Foundation

Org #627
Vetted since 2006 Top Ranked Effective Nonprofit Project of the Month Site Visit Verified
2000
year founded
$1,382,430
raised on GlobalGiving
18
years fundraising
5
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

HAF implements a participatory approach in support of integrated community-centered initiatives that local beneficiaries determine and manage. HAF promotes the following types of initiatives: - Sustainable agriculture-Fruit tree and wild plant nurseries, efficient irrigation infrastructure, organic certification, technical training, and commercialization; - Water-Clean drinking water, solar-powered water access, and waste management; - Climate Action-monitoring, validating and selling credits for sequestered carbon - Empowerment (women, youth, indigenous groups)-legal aid and interactive workshops for self-discovery, human and civil rights, psychosocial recovery, leadership, and entrepren... read more

Project Leaders
Dr. Yossef Ben-Meir
Dr. Yossef Ben-Meir
Fatima Zahra Laaribi
Fatima Zahra Laaribi
Kaoutar Ait Lahaj
Kaoutar Ait Lahaj
Selah Randolph
Selah Randolph
Team
Yossef Ben-Meir
Organization Information
511 Sixth Avenue
#K110
New York, NY 10011
United States
(646) 688-2946
Organization Information
511 Sixth Avenue
#K110
New York, NY 10011
United States
(646) 688-2946

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

After the Quake: Rebuilding lives through Psychosocial Empowerment

By Mariam Ait Hfid | Psychosocial Empowerment Facilitator

I will forever remember September 8, 2023, as the day that completely changed the easygoing nature of many Moroccan lives.The devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake resulted in the loss of life,... Read the full report ›

Facilitating Men's Emotional Recovery Post-Earthquake

By El Hassane Ahmatay | Former HAF Program Assistant

One year on from the earthquake, I have heard many stories and witnessed many acts of resilience from all members of the community, however, particularly men. Despite losing their loved ones, homes... Read the full report ›

Exploring Personality Development in Childhood

By Nouhaila El Fatimi | Volunteer

I spent four days in a village that I will call “Bright Hope,” where I was part of the psychological support team tasked with helping children overcome the difficulties caused by the Al... Read the full report ›
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