Support marginalised girls' education in Morocco

Dear Supporters, 

We’re writing to update you on what your support has helped us achieve in the past year following the devastating September 2023 earthquake in Morocco, and the growth of our initiatives since. Thanks to your generosity and solidarity, we have been able to move forward with optimism and renewed hope.

Post-Earthquake Rebuild: Demolition Begins in Asni
It has been over 18 months since a 6.9 magnitude earthquake tore through the region where we operate, destroying five of our six boarding houses in Asni. In that moment, EFA Morocco - a small charity with no experience in disaster response - was suddenly faced with a monumental task: to get girls back into school, rebuild homes, and restoring the hope of young girls to be able to return to school. 

With incredible commitment, our team moved swiftly. By January 2024, we had secured and staffed two temporary rental houses in safer locations, enabling dozens of girls to return to education. Over the year, this expanded - and by the start of the next academic, we were supporting 198 students, nearly 80% of our original cohort. This is an extraordinary achievement given the regional instability, teacher strikes, and government restrictions.

We’re proud to share that demolition of our damaged Asni houses has now been done. After navigating delays with land and bureaucracy - common in post-disaster recovery - we’ve received official confirmation of a new land donation from the Moroccan government: a 1,300m² plot in central Asni. Located within walking distance of both the lycée and collège, it will allow us to build a new home for up to 100 girls. Architectural plans are already underway.

However, this progress comes with a steep cost: our operating budget has more than doubled due to rent, food inflation, staffing, and expanded logistics. While our emergency appeal is nearing its end, we continue to welcome donations - especially to help cover daily operations during this critical phase.

Academic Progress: Girls Complete Their Baccalaureate
Amid all the disruption, our girls kept going - and so did we. We are now eagerly awaiting the exam results post Baccalaureate and hoping that the girls will once again be successful in graduating. Last year, the full cohort of 26 students graduated with a 100% pass rate - a phenomenal result and a testament to their resilience and our team’s unwavering support.

Centre Malaika Celebrates a National-Level Victory
Centre Malaika - one of EFAM’s initiatives that supports girls with Down syndrome - recently won the National Prize for Inclusive Theatre at the National Inclusion Theatre Competition. An immensely proud moment of joy and recognition for a team that works tirelessly to promote inclusion, dignity, and creative expression.

Thank You
From clearing rubble to delivering results, this past year has shown what’s possible when a community comes together. Your generosity has made a long-term impact, and we are deeply grateful.

We’re entering a new chapter now - one of planning, rebuilding, and scaling up. With your continued support, we’ll be ready to welcome the next generation of girls into a safe, empowering environment that gives them the chance to lead their own futures.

With heartfelt thanks,

The EFAM team