We are committed to establishing a support program for the reconstruction of the Province of Al Haouz based on the problems on the ground which will be expressed to us by the local authorities and our network of associations, entrepreneurs and experts at the level of the region.
We will mainly intervene in the following areas of the association:
The solutions that we will deploy will be adapted to the challenges of the circumstances and will aim to generate lasting social and economic impact.
We are also mobilized for immediate emergency support actions, in partnership with other associations and in agreement with local authorities (food, medicines, clothing, means of communication, etc.).
"On behalf of the Board and the Office of the Edukaskills Solidarity Foundation Association, I extend our solidarity support to the families and friends we know and to all others who have been affected in the Province of Al Haouz, in Marrakech and in surroundings, by the earthquake which struck on September 8, 2023.
We send our sincere condolences to the families who suffered human losses. We belong to God and we return to Him.
Let us mobilize together so that the situation of those who have suffered losses is less burdensome."
Driss Rhafes
Président - Edukaskills Solidarity Foundation
Casablanca, le 09 septembre 2023
Welcome to Rise up to the top, a solidarity expedition through the Moroccan High Atlas which aims to support entrepreneurship in this region. During the summer of 2021, we met with local entrepreneurs to understand their challenges and needs, following which we launched the Rise up to the Top solidarity incubation program to help these entrepreneurs realize their dream.
We are happy to share with you our film which will take you on our journey through the High Atlas. You will discover the inspiring stories of the local entrepreneurs we met and supported and the magnificent landscapes of this region.
We invite you to support our project by making a donation from 10 dhs or 10 euros to the Edukaskills Solidarity Foundation association. Your contribution will finance the solidarity incubation program and support socio-economic inclusion in the Moroccan High Atlas.
Together, we can help local entrepreneurs realize their potential and contribute to the development of their community. Thank you for your support and happy viewing!
Bank details :
Edukaskills Solidarity Foundation
CFG Bank - Agence Casablanca - Racine
5, rue Mohamed Sijilmassi / Tel : 0522 79 39 50
Account number : 050 780 017 0109608482001 56
BIC-SWIFT Adress : CAFGMAMC
Seism of Al Haouz: civil society mobilises
Lives have been lost, houses have collapsed, places of worship have been affected, but the faith and courage of the people of the High Atlas affected by the earthquake of September 8, 2023, and those who accompany them to better days are stronger than ever.
Listen to this authentic testimony on the solidarity and innovative commitment on the ground of our consortium.
Seism of Al Haouz: the mobilization continues
Distribution of food, clothing, blankets and other donations to victims
Installation of 4 internet satellite kits, solar panels and LEDs in douars
Support for the stricken douars
September 19, 2023
This weekend, less than 5 km from the epicenter of the earthquake, thanks to the determination of our volunteer members of the APEBI Federation of Telecommunication Information Technologies and Offshoring.as well as the generous support of our donors, we were able to offer 4 internet satellite kits, solar panels and LEDs to the douars. 🌐💡
We would like to salute the exceptional work and responsiveness of the #autorités. On the road of more than one hundred and twenty kilometers from Marrakech, we met every 500m men using their machines to clear the debris, soldiers and gendarmes ensuring the #sécurité of the inhabitants in the face of the risk of collapse of the cliffs. The establishment of management areas to ensure hospitalization, and storage. 🚧👮♂️
The inhabitants of the #douars, numbering 1200 people, welcomed us warmly. They already had the essentials in terms of water, food, bunks, blankets and clothing. However, there was a lack of tents to reunite each family. They managed to organize themselves by using the tents to separate the men on one side and the women with the children on the other, allowing everyone to be housed, although in less comfortable conditions than before. 🏕️❤️
Thanks to the #solar panels, we were able to pull cables, install sockets, switches, light bulbs and power strips to bring light into the tents and allow residents to charge their phones.
The installation of a satellite #Internet connection came as a surprise to them, and we saw their faces light up. They told us how badly they missed this social connection.☀️📱😊
The internet connection is one of the cornerstones for a better reconstruction. It opens the door to #services such as telemedicine, distance education, e-government and many others.🏥📚🏛️
We have rescued the most remote douars, but we are only beginning a vast project that requires the mobilization of all. Winter is approaching, roads remain dangerous, and many residents have had to abandon their livestock, which is their main source of income after tourism.❄️🛤️🐑
Together with our members and all other stakeholders in the ecosystem, we will implement digital solutions for these rural areas. We envision a future where these douars become "#smart#Douars," thanks to technology and our shared commitment to better reconstruction. 🌍🤝🌆
Thanks again Driss Rhafes who quickly organized this mission and also to Abdelkarim Mazouzi.
- Redouane El Haloui
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September 25, 2023
This weekend, a second operation once again lit up the douars close to the epicenter of the earthquake. An #Internet connection via #satellite is not just a means of communication, it is a vital link to society. We brought not only this connection, but also a year's subscription like all the other kits last weekend to allow residents to reconnect with the world around them. 💻✨
This action goes well beyond cables and waves. It touches the hearts of these communities, restoring hope and reestablishing essential #social #connections. In this context, discussions with residents are stories of #resilience and perseverance that deserve to be heard. 🤝💪
We would like to express our deep gratitude to Ssi Driss Rhafes for his exceptional coordination, as well as to the valuable support of SOS Villages d'Enfants Maroc and our generous donors who are members of APEBI Federation of Telecommunications Information Technologies and Offshoring , in particular INTELCIA and Alpha Assurances Maroc.
A big thank you also to our dedicated volunteers from Edukaskills Solidarity Foundation, and to its president Driss Rhafes for their invaluable commitment. 😊🙏
At the end of this weekend, we will have installed everything in 8 Douars. Others will follow,... to be continued 😊
- Redouane El Haloui
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