Earthquake Articles

In April 2023, and at the request of Hassan Belhcen who is the Director of the National Park of Khenifra, a group of women from Merdhal Amane village of the Aguelmem Azegza municipality in the province of Khenifra joined HAF’s Family Literacy Program (funded by the E.U.). They were a group of 30 enthusiastic women whose dream was to be economically active and help their families to live a better life.

During the psychosocial empowerment workshop in Beni Yeteft village, Snada municipality, I had the opportunity to get to know the women of the Amal Association, who initially appeared introverted.

The recent psychosocial empowerment session held in Sfiha from February 24-27 proved to be immensely beneficial for 27 women from diverse backgrounds, including teenagers and adults engaged in various fields such as social work, sewing, and cooking. All of these women are dedicated members of an association focused on sustainable development driven by women.

Lors de la première visite au douar Ineghede à Anougal, dans la commune d'Al Haouz, un village fortement affecté par le séisme, les femmes se sentaient un peu perdues, pleines de doute envers la visite et les formatrices.

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Al Haouz province on September 8th, the relief and rebuilding team of the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) embarked on a mission on February 13th to provide much needed assistance to the affected communities.

The High Atlas Foundation’s (HAF) engagement in the Aghbar municipality following the devastating earthquake on 8 September 2023, marks a significant step in the municipality’s journey towards recovery and resilience.

Quickly responding to the destructive earthquake that shook Al Haouz, Chichaoua, Ouarzazate, and Taroudant Provinces, the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) initiated the Psychosocial Empowerment Program in October.

Sidi Ali Oufares is a new site for the psychosocial empowerment teams. In this unique town, the beauty of the rocks and the magic of science are embodied in every corner.

Behind everything is water. Without proper management, water can be deadly, harming people and destroying biodiversity.

On Friday, September 8, 2023, in Tagherghist, the commune of Ijoukak, I was in the midst of my work as a family literacy teacher.

Depuis le séisme, la Fondation du Haut Atlas s'est mobilisée pour la fourniture de produits de première nécessité comme la nourriture, les tentes, les matelas, les vêtements et les produits d’hygiène, et aussi le soutien psychosocial pour les personnes les plus durement affectées par cette crise.

The High Atlas Foundation, in collaboration with Project HOPE, addresses the profound psychological impact of the September 8, 2023 earthquake in the Al-Houz region, offering psychosocial empowerment workshops to help women and children affected by the disaster regain a sense of normalcy and cope with trauma.

The High Atlas Foundation emphasizes the link between psychosocial empowerment and water infrastructure rebuilding for earthquake-affected communities, fostering resilience and sustainable development managed locally.

HAF team embarks on a journey of hope and healing with 415 resilient women and their families in the aftermath of the earthquake.

HAF has developed proposals for projects that will repair and reconstruct water pipes, water basins, well equipment, waste management systems, and solar pumps in 16 earthquake-affected villages in Morocco’s Al Haouz and Ouarzazate provinces.

HAF's psychosocial and empowerment program aids women in post-earthquake recovery, fostering resilience through workshops addressing trauma, stress, and coping strategies in earthquake-impacted villages.

HAF, with Project Hope, supports Al Haouz earthquake-affected communities through psychosocial workshops, essential supplies, and fostering resilience, offering hope and strength amid adversity.

The High Atlas Foundation, in collaboration with international organizations like Project Hope, conducted psychosocial empowerment workshops, offering support to 279 women and girls, and parallel care for 186 school-age children affected by the earthquake in Al Haouz and surrounding provinces, providing essential supplies and water infrastructure projects while addressing emotional trauma and supporting recovery efforts.

The High Atlas Foundation, in collaboration with Project Hope, is providing material and psychosocial support to communities affected by the Al Haouz Earthquake in Morocco, including distributing essential supplies and conducting psychosocial workshops to help women and children overcome psychological challenges and rebuild social connections in the aftermath of the disaster.

This is an article outlining the benefits to local communities of growing carob trees in Morocco.

A blog post honoring the legacy of Hamid, a beloved member of the Temsult village who lost his life in the September 8th earthquake.

An update on HAF's earthquake relief efforts in October 2023.

In Morocco, interfaith partnerships demand commitment to organize. Taking this Moroccan approach to succeed across religious differences, we could inspire other nations of Africa, the Islamic World, and the Middle East. Dr. Yossef Ben-Meir, President of the High Atlas Foundation, discusses how this opportunity is being fulfilled in cases in rural Morocco, and the enormity of the challenge in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 8 September 2023.

The High Atlas Foundation responded swiftly to the largest earthquake in Morocco's modern history, providing 118 tons of supplies to 80 villages, benefiting 4,257 families through its established network and organizational structure.

توزيع ملابس شتوية على سكان المنطقة، وهو نشاط يدخل في اطار الأنشطة التي تقوم بها مؤسسة الأطلس الكبير رفقة شركائها بهدف تحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة

It has been more than six months since that calamitous night in the High Atlas Mountains in the Kingdom of Morocco.