June 2019
Helping the poorest advocate for better services in Morocco
When poor people build homes, they often cannot obtain formal proof of property ownership. That often prevents them from receiving public services such as household …
June 2019
Helping Morocco’s mountain residents find their voice
Although Morocco’s Atlas and Rif mountains are home to almost a quarter of the country’s population, the mountain communities have the country’s highest rates of …
June 2019
Moroccan civil society wins tax relief for its new role
People with handicaps limiting their mobility face challenges in countries that don’t produce many accessibility devices. In Morocco, people who try to buy assistive devices …
November 2017
Improving Dialogue for Better Citizen-Government Partnerships in Morocco
In 2011, Morocco went through unprecedented changes culminating in the passage of the new Moroccan constitution. The constitution introduces the principles of participatory democracy to …
May 2017
Seeing a Forest for the Trees: Environmental Advocacy in Morocco
The park is marked by a network of trails featuring native and exotic plants. Can you even imagine New York City without Central Park? Without …
March 2017
Power Through Literacy: One Woman’s Journey to Transform Her Community in Morocco
I remember Khadija sitting across from me, waiting her turn to speak as the other members of Association Massarat share stories of their work. When …
February 2017
Expanding Opportunities for People with Disabilities in Morocco
Usually an hour-long trip from Tangiers to Tetouan, located in the Rif mountain range in northern Morocco, it took almost two hours in the driving …
February 2017
“Street Citizens” Partner with Local Government to Build a Better Fez
After turning down a maze of nondescript beige-colored alleys, the colorful murals on Citoyens des Rues’ walls shone like a beacon. Children played ball outside, …
May 2016
Moroccan Democracy Sparked at the Local Level
Communities in Fez, Morocco, strive to have their voices heard by local authorities planning and implementing local policies and projects, and the newly elected municipal …
March 2016
Boosting Morocco’s Local Civil Society Participation
Following the first municipal elections under the 2011 Constitution of Morocco in September 2015, the members of the municipal governments are working to foster more …