Inspiring a love of learning
OUR MISSION is to inspire the next generation to be learners, critical thinkers, and ultimately ethical leaders and changemakers. We collaborate at the grassroots level with teachers, students, conservationists, and community members in rural areas of Morocco and Kenya to develop high-quality libraries and programs in literacy and environmental education that empower young people with knowledge.
GOALS FOR 2019-20
MARA GIRLS
PROJECT
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tech + web workshop
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library development, Phase 2
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expand library access
to nearby public schools
MOROCCO
LIBRARY PROJECT
Last year, we developed the first English library in one of the most under-resourced regions of the country: the Rif Mountains. This year, we will expand our library program in this critical area.
ENVIRONMENTAL
GUARDIANS
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wildlife club for Mara Girls, a pilot project for the region
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workshop + nature journalism for young Moroccans
We're happy to report that we have earned the 2019 Gold Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, the world's largest source of information on nonprofits.
Interview with Kenyan wildlife conservationist Amos Kipeen:
"Tell Us About Conservation Today in the Maasai Mara"
by Mohcine El-alji, OliveSeed Morocco
From the blog
Students in the Morocco Library Project network participated in the 2019 Mediterranean Rooted Everyday short story competition, about preserving biodiversity through traditional practices. Enjoy these two stories that came in first in their age groups.
Stay tuned in 2020 for a Morocco Library Project environment-themed writing program.
"Everyone is breathing books, and that IS my school now... What might seem to be a little for some is really a treasure to others."
~Abdelhaq Elkouar
English teacher, Erfoud, Morocco
