Support High Atlas community earthquake resilience

We’re excited to share that our unwavering commitment to supporting earthquake-affected communities in the High Atlas Mountains has taken a significant step forward. In addition to our long-term partnership with Moroccan Biodiversity and Livelihoods Association, we have formed strong partnerships with local NGOs, associations and cooperatives to work together in extending support to the villagers residing in the affected regions in this time of need. Our collective efforts are dedicated to ensuring their long-term recovery and fostering resilience in these challenging times.

Our journey took us to the heart of Demnat, where we engaged with the focal points of four douars, aiming to gain an in-depth understanding of the current conditions of the communities. It was essential for us to conduct a real-time assessment post-earthquake, enabling us to better tailor our support and assistance to their specific needs.

We also introduced the Sustainable Livelihoods Program (SLP) to the communities in the douars we visited. This is all part of our efforts to broaden the horizons of the Morocco Program. We were able to conduct thorough assessments of the specific needs of each douar, setting the stage for upcoming SLP initiatives and agrobiodiversity activities.

Our journey into Imegdal has taken us deeper into the heart of the community as we explored several douars in preparation for upcoming distributions and animal care interventions. During our visits, we engaged in candid conversations with local families and conducted insightful interviews with remarkable women. These interactions solidified our connection with the community, setting the groundwork for accurate needs assessments. As we move forward, these connections will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and equitable delivery of our support and interventions in the High Atlas.

Thanks to your generous donations, we are able to continue providing much needed support to earthquake-affected communities, thank you.

On the 10th of October 2023, we embarked on a mission to the Lmakhzen Village within the Ijoukak commune. Our objective was to deliver 43 gas heaters to the families residing in this village. Furthermore, in preparation for the impending winter chill, we stored an additional 111 gas heaters in Imegdal, reserving them for a future distribution event scheduled for the villages of Warti and Anamer.

During this visit, we were able to distribute essential supplies received from our Agadir team. At the same time, we got the opportunity to evaluate the quality of the temporary shelters set in the region, a particularly pressing concern given the plummeting temperatures and the encroaching winter season.

Our journey did not end in Ijoukak. We continued onwards to Talat N’Yaaqoub, where we met with one of the cooperatives with whom we have been collaborating with. Our primary goal was to have a deeper understanding of their specific requirements. We engaged their representative to gather a comprehensive list of their immediate needs to better shape our ongoing needs assessment for this period.

In our continuous commitment to assist the underserved communities of this region, we next found ourselves in Imi Uzrgi, where we met with the focal point responsible for coordinating relief efforts. A thorough needs assessment was also conducted there to better understand their needs. With this knowledge, we are now better equipped to provide the necessary supplies, including heaters, blankets, flashlights and various other essentials to ensure the comfort and well-being of those we are here to support.

Thanks to the support of our GlobalGiving community we are able to provide these much needed supplies, especially as winter cold is only weeks away. Thank you.