Child Protection Morocco Project #8783

Improve Rural Moroccan Schools: Sami's Project

by High Atlas Foundation

Improve Rural Moroccan Schools: Sami's Project

Project Report | May 31, 2023
Planting Hope: Fruitful Partnerships in Dakhla and the Sahara

By Cheikh Akmach | HAF Site Coordinator

The High Atlas Foundation is an organization committed to inspiring the next generation of environmentally-conscious individuals. Recently, the HAF team planted fruit trees with schools in Dakhla, which marked the beginning of a successful collaboration in the region.Three schools participated in the fruit tree planting – Nahda Primary School, Errazi Middle School, and Abdelkarim El Khattabi Primary School – with over 50 students sharing the experience. Because of the overwhelming success of the first event, surrounding schools have reached out to HAF with a strong interest in hosting similar tree planting events.

Hana, a member of HAF, began the workshop with a brief presentation on the importance of tree planting and environmental protection. The students were captivated by her deep passion for nature as she spoke. They learned about tree planting and maintenance processes, leaving the workshop with a new sense of responsibility for the environment.

As the event progressed, students enthusiastically rolled up their sleeves and began to work alongside the HAF team. With giggles of excitement, they planted trees, beaming as they watched the barren land around them transform into a thriving green space.

One significant addition to the event was the participation and engagement of many prominent officials from the Ministry of Education. Their presence highlighted the importance of environmental conservation and the role of young minds in shaping a sustainable future. As they participated in the tree planting, they matched the excitement of the students, forming a wonderful connection with youth in the community.

As the event concluded, students enthusiastically promised to take good care of the trees and were excited to watch the trees grow as they attend school nearby each day. The impact of the event went far beyond the environmental benefits of the tree planting itself. It was a valuable opportunity for the students to learn about the environment, the importance of trees, and their role as stewards of the planet. They gained first-hand experience that will promote their engagement as advocates for their communities and champions of environmental action. As I soaked in the excitement from the wonderful day, I realized that active engagement and cooperation are some of the best forms of education and one of the most effective and exciting ways to teach the next generation to steward our planet.

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Mar 30, 2023
HAF Planting Seeds of Change: Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development

By Cheikh Akmach | HAF Site Coordinator

Planet Earth is in dire need of environmental protection and sustainable development. Every day, we witness the devastating effects of climate change and the gradual depletion of natural resources. There are organizations and individuals who are working tirelessly to create a greener, healthier world. And the High Atlas Foundation is one of them.

On the third Monday of each year, HAF organizes an annual tree planting event with Moroccan communities around the kingdom. Hana, HAF’s project manager for the south, celebrated this day in Boujdour province, where 6 schools benefited from the fig and pomegranate fruit trees, and 120 students participated in planting the trees with their teachers and the schools’ staff. The main aim of this activity was to promote environment protection and sustainable development by planting seedlings of fruit trees. But it was much more than just planting trees; it was a lesson in preserving the environment and preserving water during irrigation.

Under the expert guidance of Hana, the students were taught how to plant seedlings and how to take care of them to ensure their growth. Hana gave valuable advice on how to preserve water during irrigation, which is a crucial factor in a region where water scarcity is a major problem. The students were also educated on the importance of trees in reducing the effects of climate change and the benefits of growing fruit trees for both the environment and the economy.

Everyone showed enthusiasm and interest. It was heartening to see the students, who are the future of our planet, taking an active interest in environmental protection and sustainable development. By teaching them how to plant trees and preserve water, HAF is not just creating a greener world, but also building a generation of eco-conscious individuals who will carry the torch forward.

It is worth noting that HAF’s work extends to all parts of Morocco. Our efforts are not just limited to planting trees; we also work on propagating democratic concepts such as participatory governance and civic engagement, cooperative building, family literacy, and cultural dialogue and preservation.

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Feb 7, 2023
A communication meeting among students of Yeshiva University and Cadi Ayyad University

By Mounia Bammadi | HAF intern

On January 13, 2023, the High Atlas Foundation in Marrakech organized a participatory meeting within the framework of the exchange of cultures and religions between students of the Yeshiva University, located in New York City, and students of the Legal Aid Clinic at University Cadi Ayyad in Marrakesh.

This meeting consisted of a visit to a community tree nursery in the village of Akrich, on the outskirts of Marrakech, which contains a 700 year old Jewish cemetery.

When the students of the legal clinic in Marrakech arrived at the nursery, we were received by the President of the High Atlas Foundation, Dr. Ben-Meir, and the nursery supervisor who is also the cemetery’s guardian, Mr. Baddah.

While we were waiting for the students of Yeshiva University to arrive, we took a quick tour to understand the work of the nursery, which includes tens of thousands of tree saplings, including carob, fig, and pomegranate. There was also talk about the method of planting it and the natural conditions that must be appropriate for each type to give more fruits.

After that, we enjoyed tea until the arrival of the other students. We welcomed them and they welcomed us with joy and in an atmosphere of peace, love and respect as a natural result of the relationship between Moroccan Muslims and world Jewry, especially since a number of them are of Moroccan origin.

The students from both universities were divided into groups in order to conduct a participatory workshop, exchanging about cultures.

After that, a welcome speech was given in English on behalf of the Legal Clinic in Marrakech to the students of the University of Yeshiva, While the speech was initiated by a professor on behalf of the students, speaking about our Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him.

The most beautiful thing said in this speech was: that this participatory meeting does not bring together just ordinary people, but rather brings together two strains: the lineage of Isaac, and the lineage of Ishmael on the other hand, and that the lessons learned in the past must be adhered to in the present in order to ensure its continuity and build a better future.

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