Timeline

At the heart of social action since 1998

As Crown Prince, His Majesty King Mohammed VI personally committed to helping those most in need. Many sought to meet him, seeking help. In 1998, He chaired the Ethics Committee, with the support of His late Majesty King Hassan II. This Committee was a multidisciplinary unit designed to boost social and humanitarian action. In the wake of this experience, His Majesty King Mohammed VI was keen to set up a lasting institution to promote human dignity. A foundation was thus born.

The first National Solidarity Campaign

October 1998

The first National Solidarity Campaign

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, then Crown Prince, chaired the Ethics Committee with the support ...
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His Majesty King Mohammed VI, then Crown Prince, chaired the Ethics Committee with the support of His Majesty King Hassan II. A college of prominent figures oversaw the first collection of public donations.

Ramadan of the hearts

December 1998

Ramadan of the hearts

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, then Crown Prince, supervised an important food support operation ...
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His Majesty King Mohammed VI, then Crown Prince, supervised an important food support operation. 1 million meals were distributed to the needy during the month of Ramadan.

Solidarity, a national priority

July 1999

Solidarity, a national priority

His Majesty King Mohammed VI created the Mohammed Foundation for Solidarity ...
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His Majesty King Mohammed VI created the Mohammed Foundation for Solidarity. Recognized as a public entity (Decree issued on 21 Rabie 1st – 5 July 1999), the foundation is committed to fighting poverty and precariousness in collaboration works with government agencies, economic operators and civil society organizations. Its motto is: "Ready to help the needy".

Priority to child care

January 2000

Priority to child care

Priority is given to the rehabilitation of centers operated by Muslim charity organizations ...
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Priority is given to the rehabilitation of centers operated by Muslim charity organizations. The Foundation renovated 91 centers offering free care to children aged 6 to 18. 100 million dirhams were spent over a 2-year period.

National solidarity campaign against the effects of drought

April 2000

National solidarity campaign against the effects of drought

General mobilization and a national wave of solidarity in support of populations ...
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General mobilization and a national wave of solidarity in support of populations impacted by the effects of drought. The Foundation provides equipment and means for the supply of drinking water. It also participates in the development of water points.

The "Sustainable development in rural areas" program

June 2000

The "Sustainable development in rural areas" program

The first large-scale local development actions are started ...
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The first large-scale local development actions are started. A program for access to basic services and support for the income-generating activities is started in several regions (Chefchaouen, El Haouz, Imilchil, Safi, Taroudant, Tendrara, Tiznit, etc.). It gives priority to handicraft goodsand agricultural production units led by women.

Training centers dedicated to the blind

March 2001

Training centers dedicated to the blind

The Foundation is embarking on a major social reintegration program for the visually impaired...
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The Foundation is embarking on a major social reintegration program for the visually impaired. It is underpinned by three facilities located in the cities of Fez, Meknes and Taroudant.

The Foundation takes part in the Marhaba operation

May 2001

The Foundation takes part in the Marhaba operation

A unique humanitarian system is set up to welcome Moroccans residing abroad...
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A unique humanitarian system is set up to welcome Moroccans residing abroad. A local social assistance and health care system is deployed in Morocco and abroad seven days a week round the clock, throughout the summer period. The aim is to intervene in emergency situations, improve transit conditions and ensure the well-being of nearly one million people during their travel.

Dar Taliba, fighting school dropout

September 2001

Dar Taliba, fighting school dropout

Started in 2000, the Dar Taliba is a residential schools program established in remote rural areas of Morocco ...
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Started in 2000, the Dar Taliba is a residential schools program established in remote rural areas of Morocco. Its objective is to fight school drop-out among girls in rural areas due to distance from school. The Khémis Zemamra center hosted 100 young residents from neighboring rural communes. Since then, more than 85 homes for young people have been built near elementary schools, high schools and universities. This model has been duplicated by other institutional and private actors.

Vocational training for young people

December 2001

Vocational training for young people

Implemented in partnership with the Office of Vocational Training and Employment Promotion, this program ...
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Implemented in partnership with the Office of Vocational Training and Employment Promotion, this program aims to ensure the socio-professional integration of young people. The first center dedicated to construction-related trades opens in Laayoune.

Literacy program in rural areas

January 2002

Literacy program in rural areas

The Foundation initiated a major project to combat illiteracy...
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The Foundation initiated a major project to combat illiteracy. It targeted 30,000 adults in the Al Haouz, Al Hoceima and Ait Fasska regions.

Support for organizations dedicated to the disabled

April 2002

Support for organizations dedicated to the disabled

In Khémisset, the Foundation turns the Ibn Al Baytar Center - created in 1972 ...
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In Khémisset, the Foundation turns the Ibn Al Baytar Center - created in 1972 - into a revamped facility that provides health care for young people with disabilities.

First humanitarian mission abroad

August 2002

First humanitarian mission abroad

An emergency humanitarian mission was organized for victims of severe weather in eastern Algeria ...
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An emergency humanitarian mission was organized for victims of severe weather in eastern Algeria. Similarly, in Morocco, aid programs are carried out for the benefit of families affected by floods (Middle Atlas mountains, Mohammedia, Settat ...).

Establishment of the Standing Support Committee

September 2002

Establishment of the Standing Support Committee

The Foundation institutionalizes the network of economic operators and civil society actors ...
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The Foundation institutionalizes the network of economic operators and civil society actors working alongside it. Composed of about a hundred partners, the Committee provides an annual financial contribution and is directly involved in project implementation.

Launch of the community medical caravan program

January 2003

Launch of the community medical caravan program

Through multidisciplinary medical caravans, the Foundation prioritizes access to basic health care ...
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Through multidisciplinary medical caravans, the Foundation prioritizes access to basic health care. These mobile medical units get as close as possible to local populations in rural and peri-urban areas. Health care and medical services are provided free of charge. In 2003, 13 operations were organized benefiting 16,000 people.

ECOSOC Special Consultative Status obtained

December 2003

ECOSOC Special Consultative Status obtained

The United Nations Council on Economic and Social Affairs pays tribute to the Foundation ...
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The United Nations Council on Economic and Social Affairs pays tribute to the Foundation after nearly five years of pro-poor action. This special status is an opportunity for the Foundation to share Morocco’s experience and participate in reflections led by ECOSOC.

Exceptional mobilization in the aftermath of the Al Hoceima earthquake

February 2004

Exceptional mobilization in the aftermath of the Al Hoceima earthquake

In the wake of the serious earthquake in Al Hoceima, the Foundation ...
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In the wake of the serious earthquake in Al Hoceima, the Foundation contributes to disaster relief operations in the Al Hoceima region. Many social and medical rehabilitation projects were also started.

A training center for young with motor disabilities

May 2004

A training center for young with motor disabilities

The Center - a first of its kind initiative in Morocco - offers training modules adapted to young people ...
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The Center - a first of its kind initiative in Morocco - offers training modules adapted to young people with motor disabilities. Since, 10 similar centers have been created across Morocco.

‘’Sanabil operation’’, school aid for rural children

September 2004

‘’Sanabil operation’’, school aid for rural children

The Foundation launches a three-year school-related assistance program involving several institutional actors ...
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The Foundation launches a three-year school-related assistance program involving several institutional actors. School supplies, warm clothing and food were distributed to 25,000 children in rural areas affected by cold weather.

Socio-educational integration of young people: a key issue

January 2005

Socio-educational integration of young people: a key issue

The Foundation launches an important project of socio-educational and sports facilities ...
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The Foundation launches an important project of socio-educational and sports facilities. These are neighborhood support and activity centers primarily targeting young people. 150 million dirhams were dedicated to the development of these urban centers throughout Morocco.

A solidarity network for associations

November 2005

A solidarity network for associations

The Foundation and its partner associations set up a regional and local network ...
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The Foundation and its partner associations set up a regional and local network. The aim is to foster synergy and offer new social solutions.

Launch of the Social Engineering Program

September 2006

Launch of the Social Engineering Program

The Foundation builds new expertise in support of associations ...
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The Foundation builds new expertise in support of associations. The sharing of know-how, human resource development and capacity building are leveraged to professionalize civil society organizations.

Center for the disabled: a national standard-setter

November 2006

Center for the disabled: a national standard-setter

Unprecedented in Morocco, this Center provides integrated, multifunctional care to people with disabilities ...
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Unprecedented in Morocco, this Center provides integrated, multifunctional care to people with disabilities. As a national reference institution, it also serves as a platform for training and for exchange on disability-related issues.

Mobilizing for inclusive development in Tounfite

September 2007

Mobilizing for inclusive development in Tounfite

A first-of-a-kind initiative in the country, in terms of scope and nature, ...
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A first-of-a-kind initiative in the country, in terms of scope and nature, this operation involved a major social program. Including support for schooling, nutrition, medical assistance, employment-generating activities, etc., this program led to the social inclusion of 24,000 people from the Tounfite region.

New support mechanism for Solidarity-based Microfinance

November 2007

New support mechanism for Solidarity-based Microfinance

This innovative institution is dedicated to micro-credit ...
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This innovative institution is dedicated to micro-credit. The platform supports micro-credit associations as well as project leaders.

Priority to care for the elderly

September 2008

Priority to care for the elderly

Located in the Nahda neighborhood in Rabat, the Center is the first initiative aimed at serving elderly people living in precarious conditions ...
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Located in the Nahda neighborhood in Rabat, the Center is the first initiative aimed at serving elderly people living in precarious conditions. It uses the social emergency services (SAMU social).

A center dedicated to agricultural training

November 2008

A center dedicated to agricultural training

This first-of-a- kind institution aims to train young people in agricultural trades ...
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This first-of-a- kind institution aims to train young people in agricultural trades. It also provides support to the agricultural sector at the regional level through ongoing training for agricultural workers.

First Extreme Cold Operation

December 2008

First Extreme Cold Operation

A humanitarian assistance and accessibility system is deployed in rural and mountainous areas ...
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A humanitarian assistance and accessibility system is deployed in rural and mountainous areas. The first interventions are carried out for the benefit of families hard by the cold winter months in the Imilchil and Khénifra regions.

Handicraft as a lever for integrating young people

November 2009

Handicraft as a lever for integrating young people

Training in handcraft trades is revamped with a new focus on apprenticeships, ...
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Training in handcraft trades is revamped with a new focus on apprenticeships, the preservation of age-old heritage and support for integration. An integrated, new generation facility devoted to the handicrafts industry is launched in Fez. In 2012, two other centers are established in Marrakech and Salé.

A pioneering program to combat addictive behavior

May 2010

A pioneering program to combat addictive behavior

Targeting young people, the Foundation launches a model program to combat the use of drugs ...
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Targeting young people, the Foundation launches a model program to combat the use of drugs and prevent addictive behavior. It is based on providing medical and social care to young people suffering from addiction.

A center dedicated to the support of CSOs

November 2010

A center dedicated to the support of CSOs

His Majesty the King kicks off construction work on The Bouknadel Community Center ...
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His Majesty the King kicks off construction work on The Bouknadel Community Center. This new platform offers training, coaching and exchange of expertise to associations from across the country.

Multidimensional solidarity project in Midelt

November 2011

Multidimensional solidarity project in Midelt

This is multi-dimensional solidarity project which is fully integrated into the socio-economic fabric ...
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This is multi-dimensional solidarity project which is fully integrated into the socio-economic fabric of the Midelt region. It revolves around three pillars: training in handicraft trades for young people, supporting local production through assistance to cooperatives and tourism promotion.

Opening of Trarid Community School

September 2012

Opening of Trarid Community School

The Foundation opened its first community school ...
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The Foundation opened its first community school. It is attended by children from nomadic families in the Figuig Province.

Promoting self-employment among young people

May 2013

Promoting self-employment among young people

His Majesty King Mohammed VI donates equipment to 100 young entrepreneurs ...
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His Majesty King Mohammed VI donates equipment to 100 young entrepreneurs. The donations were intended to support various economic projects led by graduates of vocational training centers in Meknes region.

Dar Al Oum, accommodation facilities within hospitals

July 2013

Dar Al Oum, accommodation facilities within hospitals

The Foundation provides equipment to a new Social service center for poor people ...
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The Foundation provides equipment to a new Social service center for poor people. It is intended to accommodate the mothers of children with serious illnesses who are in hospital.

New training track dedicated to tourism

July 2014

New training track dedicated to tourism

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, accompanied by his guest, King Felipe VI of Spain, inaugurates ...
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His Majesty King Mohammed VI, accompanied by his guest, King Felipe VI of Spain, inaugurates the first Hospitality and Tourism Training Center set up by the Foundation, in Témara. This facility is meant to support the development of a fast-growing priority sector.

A Solidarity-based center for very small enterprises

January 2015

A Solidarity-based center for very small enterprises

A new solidarity-based incubation platform is started by the Foundation at Casablanca ...
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A new solidarity-based incubation platform is started by the Foundation at Casablanca. It aims to support business initiatives by young people from underprivileged backgrounds.

First Edition of the Ramadan Medical Campaign

June 2015

First Edition of the Ramadan Medical Campaign

A new community-based medical services system is activated throughout the month of Ramadan ...
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A new community-based medical services system is activated throughout the month of Ramadan. The campaign visits rural communes in several regions. 24,000 people received free medical care and services.

CIAT, a pilot project for people with intellectual disabilities

February 2016

CIAT, a pilot project for people with intellectual disabilities

A pilot project, CIAT provides a framework suited to young people with mental disabilities ...
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A pilot project, CIAT provides a framework suited to young people with mental disabilities who possess professional skills. By enabling them to engage in a gainful activity, the project provides an original response to the marginalization of this segment of the population.

A new model of community-based medical facilities

September 2016

A new model of community-based medical facilities

The Foundation introduces a new type of community medical facility ...
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The Foundation introduces a new type of community medical facility, including a full range of integrated care.

The Solidarity Market, an innovative fair-trade project

March 2017

The Solidarity Market, an innovative fair-trade project

The Casablanca Solidarity Market - an unprecedented fair-trade project ...
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The Casablanca Solidarity Market - an unprecedented fair-trade project - paves the way for sustainable distribution of goods producedby Moroccan cooperatives.

The Day Center for Alzheimer's Patients, a first in Morocco

May 2017

The Day Center for Alzheimer's Patients, a first in Morocco

This first-of-a-kind facility in Morocco provides care to patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease ...
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This first-of-a-kind facility in Morocco provides care to patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Care includes medical, social, preventive and curative aspects, in addition to support for caregivers.

A new generation of primary health care centers

June 2017

A new generation of primary health care centers

His Majesty King Mohammed VI inaugurates a new generation of community medical centers ...
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His Majesty King Mohammed VI inaugurates a new generation of community medical centers. Medical emergency services and multidisciplinary care, including a mother and child unit, are provided free of charge to deprived populations.

First training institution in social and educational occupations

May 2018

First training institution in social and educational occupations

A new solidarity-based project dedicated to social and educational services is born in Rabat ...
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A new solidarity-based project dedicated to social and educational services is born in Rabat. It enables young people from underprivileged backgrounds to benefit from training leading to qualification and diplomas in attractive occupations, including those of specialized instructor, preschool teacher and social worker.

FM5 - Opening of the first Community Medical Center (CMC) – Mohammed V Foundation for solidarity

May 2019

Opening of the first Community Medical Center (CMC) – Mohammed V Foundation for solidarity

His Majesty King Mohammed VI launches a new generation ...
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His Majesty King Mohammed VI launches a new generation of health facilities combining the features of basic health care establishments and the hospital network: the Community Medical Centers – Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity. The first center, inaugurated in Youssoufia, will benefit 160.000 inhabitants thanks to a comprehensive and integrated specialized care provision, including mainly a maternity hospital, a day hospital and an emergency department.

FM5 - A first regional structure for dental care

May 2019

A first regional structure for dental care

His Majesty King Mohammed VI inaugurates, in Yaacoub Al Mansour district in Rabat...
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His Majesty King Mohammed VI inaugurates, in Yaacoub Al Mansour district in Rabat, the Regional Center for Dental Care Al Massira, an innovative structure entirely dedicated to dental health. Medical consultations, generalist and specialist care, surgery and emergency treatments are provided and suitable equipment are available for children and people with reduced mobility.

FM5 - Elargissement de la couverture nationale du programme des centres médicaux de proximité

March 2020

Expanding the national coverage of the Community Medical Centers program

His Majesty King Mohammed VI gives a new impetus to the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity ...
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His Majesty King Mohammed VI gives a new impetus to the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity - Community Medical Centers Program in Fez, by initiating three new units, two of which are in Fez and one more in Tangier. The program is thus equipped with a platform that now has twelve centers covering the cities of Tangier, Fez, Rabat, Salé, Témara and Casablanca.

FM5 - Un dispositif d‘accueil exceptionnel Marhaba 2020 sous le signe de la sécurité sanitaire

July 2020

Marhaba 2020 Exceptional reception arrangements under the label of health safety

Following the exceptional opening of the national borders allowing the return of Moroccans ...
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Following the exceptional opening of the national borders allowing the return of Moroccans living abroad, His Majesty King Mohammed VI gave his High instructions for the Marhaba reception arrangements to be implemented. The Foundation has activated 13 of its accompaniment, medical and social assistance sites, for nationals returning by air and sea from France and Italy, in compliance with health safety and social distancing guidelines imposed by the fight against the pandemic.

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