Morocco

HI shares its expertise with Moroccan organisations to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in society, strengthen rehabilitation services and improve the quality of life of migrant populations.

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An occupational therapist works with a disabled child in Salé. They work on recreational activities to improve the child's motor skills. | © H.Zahir / HI

HI began working in Morocco in 1993 and signed a Headquarters Agreement with the Moroccan Ministry of Cooperation and Foreign Affairs in 1999. Our organisation’s historical roots are reflected in our strong network of partnerships with Organisations of People with Disabilities (OPD), supported for over 20 years to develop their capacity for self-representation and action.

Since 2011, HI Morocco has been working closely with the authorities on reforms aimed at developing inclusive public policies. The programme has also extended its collaboration to the private sector, helping companies to include people with disabilities in the workplace, particularly young people. It has also broadened its field of action by joining forces with new Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to meet the needs of vulnerable groups, such as women who have been victims of discrimination and migrants.

After the earthquake in September 2023, HI broadened its response to emergency needs, mainly in the fields of physical and functional rehabilitation and mental health.

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Emergency

Two young women from Morocco talk about their lives today, one year after the earthquake

Hassna Hicham and Hassna Raouane, both survivors of last September’s earthquake, share their memories with HI and talk about life in their community since the disaster.

Emergency

“I thought I was going to die”

Naima lives in Tajgalt, a village severely affected by the earthquake that struck Morocco in September 2023. One year on, Naima looks back at the disaster and the impact it has had on her life.

Emergency Rehabilitation

Earthquake in Morocco: post-emergency physical rehabilitation

Present in Morocco since 1993, Humanity & Inclusion is working alongside its partners to provide physical rehabilitation assistance to the survivors of the earthquake that hit the country in September 2023.

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Background

Map of Humanity & Inclusion's interventions in Morocco

Morocco, a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, is experiencing moderate economic growth with GDP of 2.4% in the first half of 2024 impacted by the drought affecting its agricultural sector, which accounts for 15% of GDP.

Although cereal production has fallen by 43%, non-agricultural growth remains solid at 3.3%. Domestic demand is rising, supported by low inflation of 1.7% in August 2024, compared with 10.1% at the start of the year. The country, which has few mineral resources apart from phosphate, has developed industrial sectors linked to the automotive, textile and agro-food industries. The tertiary sector, particularly tourism and telecommunications, has also made good progress.

Morocco plays a key foreign policy role, positioning itself as a bridge between Europe and Africa, re-joining the African Union in 2016 and applying for membership of ECOWAS in 2017. In 2021, the country strengthened its relations with the United States and Israel.

Socially, Morocco faces some major challenges, including high unemployment, particularly among young people, and a low labour force participation rate. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened these difficulties by causing a significant loss of jobs. The country is also struggling to address social inequalities and the challenges associated with the inclusion of people with disabilities. Efforts have been made to improve their inclusion in society, with long-standing partnerships with organisations of people with disabilities and increased support for companies to include disabled people in the workplace. However, progress is still needed to guarantee full inclusion and genuine equal rights.

Number of HI staff: 22
Programme created in: 1993