Maggie goes to The High Atlas
Program: Educational Center
Blueprint: Maggie goes to
Location: Plateau du Kik, province d’Al Haouz, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Budget: € 120 000
Timeline: March 2024
Project description
In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in the Atlas Mountains, with the epicenter just 72 km from Marrakesh, Morocco finds itself in a challenging rebuilding period. The mountainous region, with narrow roads leading to remote villages, faces immense obstacles for aid and recovery.
In Moulay Brahim (My Brahim), located in the Al-Haouz province in the Marrakesh-Safi region, the inhabitants have experienced the destruction of their homes and buildings, forcing them to set up tent camps. The primary school, crucial for the community, has been destroyed, leaving 250 children without access to education.
In response to this emergency, three Dutch foundations—Be Children’s Hope, Infinite Blessings, and Planet Inaba—have joined forces with the common goal of rebuilding Morocco, together with the local community. Their focus is on sustainable projects, with specific attention to education and educational infrastructure.
Together with Maggie Program vzw, the circular innovation partner, there is an ambitious plan to construct two Maggie shelters serving as classrooms for the children of My Brahim. These innovative structures, developed by Maggie Program vzw, combine the flexibility of tents with sustainable, circular construction principles. By using local materials and with community assistance, these shelters will not only rise quickly but also endure for at least 15 years.
The collaboration between these Dutch foundations, Maggie Program vzw and Association des Parents d’ Elèves-Centrale Tiouli Kike underscores the importance of international solidarity and the power of innovation in addressing the complex challenges faced by the affected communities. The goal is not only the restoration of physical structures but also the provision of sustainable solutions for the future, with specific attention to the educational needs of the most vulnerable residents—the children of the Tiouli Kike School group in My Brahim.
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