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Khouribga

5 days ago
3 min

Teaching Modern Library Skills

As Joel Reyia explains, in our knowledge-based world, students today need not only libraries but the skills to use to use them effectively.

Barb Mackraz

Mar 28
5 min

How We Curate Libraries for Morocco

People have been asking me for years how we choose books for high schools in Morocco. In short, it happens through close collaboration!

Talek Library & Learning Resource Centre, a Gift That Lasts Forever

Gregory Omondi

Mar 10
6 min

Talek Library & Learning Resource Centre, a Gift That Lasts Forever

After a long time dreaming, the Learning Resource Centre has finally opened! Gregory tells us about his 3 days there launching the centre.

The Access Language Center, Sparkling the Candles of Readers

Ali Amhal

Mar 7
3 min

The Access Language Center, Sparkling the Candles of Readers

The Access Language Center in Biougra, Morocco, just opened and is already a hub of activity for the whole community and all ages.

Joel Reyia Kapante

Jan 27
3 min

Solar Lanterns & Books Change Lives

The Mara Girls Solar Library Project is under way, with lights and books now in homes! Joel recently visited a few of the families.

17 Libraries in Zagora: Thank You, Morocco Library Project!

Lahcen Ait Ahda

Jan 25
3 min

17 Libraries in Zagora: Thank You, Morocco Library Project!

In an ambitious collaboration, we supplied a network of school libraries on the edge of the Sahara Desert. Lahcen shares this retrospective.

In Their Words: Stories from Young Maasai

Amos Kipeen

Jan 13
2 min

In Their Words: Stories from Young Maasai

What was life like in 2020 on the Maasai Mara for teenagers and kids at home? We asked them to tell us. Here's a quick update from Amos.

Larbi Arbaoui

Jan 8
3 min

MLP & the Enduring Power of Story

Larbi tells us about his love of storytelling and how we're helping the tradition thrive in Morocco through the MLP Writing Competition.

Access Language Center: A Vital Community Resource

Barb Mackraz

Jan 3
2 min

Access Language Center: A Vital Community Resource

We're excited to be partnering with the innovative new Access Language Center in Biougra, Morocco, in support of literacy for all!

Mara Girls Solar Library Project... We're Getting There!

Barb Mackraz

Jan 1
2 min

Mara Girls Solar Library Project... We're Getting There!

Is there a better marriage than literacy and light? We'll soon be bringing solar lanterns and a library to families in the Maasai Mara.

Coming Soon: Library & Learning Resource Centre for Talek Primary

Amos Kipeen

Dec 23, 2020
2 min

Coming Soon: Library & Learning Resource Centre for Talek Primary

"Yesterday I visited Talek Primary School for inspection and preparation for launching of a model library and learning resource centre."

Educating Girls Can Stop Gender Inequality in Morocco!

Ilham Haddadi

Dec 15, 2019
2 min

Educating Girls Can Stop Gender Inequality in Morocco!

"I promised myself to encourage my female students to study hard at school and to be ambitious."

Ferdawss Ben Malk

Sep 14, 2019
2 min

Morocco Library Project—My Second Home

"Do you believe that books can affect us exactly as people do?" Ferdawss Ben Malk tells us about the lesson she's learned.

5 Indications of MLP’s Positive Impact on My Students

Ali Amhal

Jul 21, 2019
3 min

5 Indications of MLP’s Positive Impact on My Students

"Given the right opportunities and resources, Moroccans will and indeed do read books with enthusiasm."

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Strengthening literacy & knowledge

Strengthening literacy & knowledge

Strengthening literacy & knowledge

Encouraging a lifelong love of learning

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Meet the Board

Meet the Board

MARA CONSERVATION

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MLP Team in Morocco

Advisors in Morocco

Teaching Modern Library Skills

How We Curate Libraries for Morocco

Talek Library & Learning Resource Centre, a Gift That Lasts Forever

The Access Language Center, Sparkling the Candles of Readers

Solar Lanterns & Books Change Lives

17 Libraries in Zagora: Thank You, Morocco Library Project!

In Their Words: Stories from Young Maasai

MLP & the Enduring Power of Story

Access Language Center: A Vital Community Resource

Mara Girls Solar Library Project... We're Getting There!

Coming Soon: Library & Learning Resource Centre for Talek Primary

Educating Girls Can Stop Gender Inequality in Morocco!

Morocco Library Project—My Second Home

5 Indications of MLP’s Positive Impact on My Students

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