Child Protection Morocco Project #68207

Rebuild Boarding Houses After The Earthquake

by Amis des Ecoles

Project Report | Aug 10, 2026
One month to go!

By Cara Rocks | Project Manager

Girls' boarding house

We are nearing the finish line! Our two boarding houses in Asni are set to open the doors for the upcoming school year, with the inauguration being held on September 15^th.

We are so proud to be opening these buildings to 516 of Al Haouz’s poorest children, giving them access to secondary education whilst offering them a secure and nurturing place to live, learn and flourish.

Your donations and support have made this possible and we would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

We are now working on creating the afterschool programmes and hiring support staff for the buildings. Any new donations will go toward this vital cause, ensuring holistic care and a supportive environment for the children. If you are interested in hearing more about these programmes do not hesitate to ask.

This is the final push, and we will be sending you pictures when we are up and running! For now here are a few pictures of the current phase of the boarding houses so you can see what your donations have allowed us to do!

It has been almost three years since the devastating earthquake struck Al Haouz. Now, it is time to bring stability back to the lives of many children by providing them with safe, supportive access to education.

Thank you again for helping make this possible!

Girls' rooms with beds!

Boys' Bedroom

Boys' boarding house

Boys' Canteen

Girls' Library

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Apr 13, 2026
Boarding House Construction April 2026

By Cara Rocks | Project Manager

Working together on the girls bedrooms

As of April 2026, the reconstruction is well underway! The girls’ boarding house is nearly finished thanks to your generous donations and those of our corporate partners. The construction on the girls’ boarding house will be complete in May 2026 with the doors opening in September 2026 for the new school year. We have now finished the plumbing and electrical work in the girls boarding house, and we are currently installing the façade, the windows and flooring (see pictures below). Following on from this it will be time for painting and installation of the doors! The only part of the girls boarding house the is unfunded currently is the elevator and its instillation. We plan to install an elevator, allowing for full accessibility. This will enable girls with reduced mobility to access communal spaces such as the libraries which sit on the first and second floor. Although we will be able to open the doors without the elevator, we truly hope to gain this funding prior to opening, allowing all the girls equal opportunity to learn, live and flourish in a place that will become their second home.

With regards to the boys’ boarding house, we have completed the main structural work, the waterproofing of the building and the partial installation of windows. However, the boarding house is far from complete. We are still seeking 500 000 euros in order to complete the project and open the doors to 254 of the poorest boys in the region. Once we receive the necessary funding the next step will be to complete the window installation, plumbing and electrical work. Following on from this we will begin working on the façade, flooring, walls and painting.

Additionally, once the construction of the buildings is complete, we will be seeking funding for the landscaping, multi-sports field and playground that will lie between the boarding houses. This area is vital to the holistic wellbeing of the children.

Although the doors are yet to open to the children, this project has already made a great impact in the area, adding to the economy and creating many employment opportunities. It is vital to us that all construction workers on the project are from the Asni area, and the materials are sourced locally when possible. We aim to make a positive impact on the area at every phase of this project and for many decades to come.

Last week Mohammed, who is from the small village where Amis des Ecoles first began, visited the site. When we first met him, he was struggling with a server heart condition which resulted in difficulty walking and breathing, meaning he was unable to attend school. With our help Mohammed came to Casablanca to receive heart surgery and now he has finished school, has a fulltime job, a wife and three children! It was amazing to have Mohammed visit the new boarding houses and hear him talk so passionately about all the young boys and girls that will be helped with this project! His visit truly reminded us of the life-changing impact our work can have.

Nearly complete girls bedroom

Working on the girls facade

Flooring of the multipurpose room and cantine

The girls boarding house nearly ready!

Boys' boarding house from the outside

The structural work complete at the boys building

Starting to install the boys windows!

Lovely Mohammed visiting the project!

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Dec 14, 2025
ASNI BOARDING HOUSES

By AMAL ZNIBER | AMIS DES ECOLES PRESIDENT

FACADE OF GIRLS' BOARDING HOUSE

1. Introduction

Following the devastating earthquake that struck the Al Haouz region in 2023, Amis des Écoles launched a reconstruction and educational support initiative in Asni. A central component of this initiative is the construction of two boarding houses —one for girls and one for boys— to ensure continued access to education for students from earthquake-affected and remote communities.

We are grateful for the financial support received from GlobalGiving, which has played a critical role in advancing construction works and strengthening the safety and sustainability of both facilities. This report provides an update on progress achieved to date, the current status of each boarding house, and remaining needs.

2. Project Objectives

The boarding houses aim to:

Provide safe, secure, and earthquake-resilient accommodation for students
Support educational continuity for children affected by the 2023 earthquake
Improve living conditions, safety, and well-being, particularly for girls
Integrate sustainable infrastructure, including solar energy systems
Strengthen long-term community resilience through durable construction

3. Progress Achieved

3.1 Girls’ Boarding House

The girls’ boarding house is at an advanced stage of completion. Progress includes:

Flooring:

Mosaic flooring fully completed on the first and second floors

Painting:

First coat of paint completed throughout the building

Roof & Sustainability Measures:

Roof completed and sealed with appropriate insulation
Solar panels installed on the roof

Utilities & Safety Systems:

Plumbing foundations completed
Electrical foundations completed
Fire hazard prevention measures installed

Openings & Fixtures:

Window frames and door frames currently under installation
Toilets received and ready for installation

Exterior Works:

Facade stonework partially completed

This building is now entering its final finishing phase.

3.2 Boys’ Boarding House

The boys’ boarding house is progressing, though at a slower pace:

Structural Works:

Ground works (*gros œuvres*) fully completed
Partial installation of facade stonework

Utilities:

Plumbing installation ongoing
Electrical installation ongoing

Interior Works:

Flooring works beginning
Bathroom construction in progress
Toilets received and available for installation

While significant foundational progress has been made, the building remains incomplete.

4. Financial Status and Funding Gap

Thanks to GlobalGiving’s support, Amis des Écoles has been able to advance both projects substantially, particularly the girls’ boarding house.

However, completion of the boys’ boarding house requires additional funding. We currently face a funding shortfall of USD 500,000, which is necessary to complete:

Plumbing and electrical systems
Flooring and interior finishes
Bathroom installations
Doors, windows, and final fixtures
Final safety checks and compliance works

We are actively seeking complementary funding to close this gap and ensure both facilities can be fully operational.

5. Impact to Date

Although the boarding houses are not yet operational, the impact of the project is already evident:

Creation of safe and durable educational infrastructure in an earthquake-affected area
Support for the local economy through employment of local workers
Restoration of stability and hope for families affected by the disaster
Integration of renewable energy solutions to reduce long-term operating costs

Once completed, the boarding houses will significantly improve access to education and living conditions for students in the Asni region.

6. Next Steps

The upcoming priorities for Amis des Écoles include:

1. Completion of window and door installations in the girls’ boarding house

2. Final interior finishing works in the girls’ facility

3. Securing additional funding to complete the boys’ boarding house

4. Completion of plumbing, electricity, flooring, and bathrooms in both buildings

5. Final inspections and preparation for occupancy

7. Acknowledgment

Amis des Écoles sincerely thanks GlobalGiving and its donors for their continued trust and support. Your contribution has been essential in advancing this project and in helping earthquake-affected children regain access to safe education and stable living conditions.

We look forward to providing further updates as the project progresses toward completion.

HALLWAY TO THE BEDROOMS OF GIRLS

FACADE PROTOTYPE AND TERRAZZO FLOORING IN THE GIRL

GIRLS' BEDROOM

Boys boarding house

Boys showers

Links:

Search for us on our website and instagram #amisdesecoles_ade

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