Support marginalised girls' education in Morocco

UK-registered charity Education For All Morocco (EFAM) is proud to announce that 66 girls supported through its boarding and scholarship programme have successfully passed their baccalaureate and university exams this year – a record since the charity’s inception in 2007. This represents a life-changing achievement for girls from remote and underserved communities from across Morocco.

EFAM’s programme operates across Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains region, and Rabat - enabling girls from rural areas and marginalised backgrounds to access secondary school by providing safe accommodation and nutritious meals. It also provides educational support and scholarships. Without this support, most of these girls would not have had the opportunity to continue their studies beyond primary school.

“We are immensely proud of every one of these 66 young women,” said Samira El Hachioui, Managing Director for EFAM. “For disadvantaged girls growing up in Morocco, simply reaching secondary school is a major hurdle - passing the baccalaureate and graduating from university is a remarkable achievement.

“Many of these girls are also the first in their families to reach this level of education - coming from homes where often their mothers never had the chance to learn to read or write. These results are not only a testament to their hard work and determination to succeed, but also a powerful step towards independence.”

Passing the baccalaureate opens doors to higher education, vocational training, and career paths that were previously out of reach - helping to break cycles of poverty, early marriage, and illiteracy that still affect many girls in Morocco’s rural regions.

“I am currently pursuing a degree in Digital Engineering, a field with great potential for innovation and social change in Morocco”, said Safa Faks, a recent baccalaureate graduate and recipient of a university scholarship. “My aim is to advance in my career and contribute significantly to my community, especially in bridging the digital divide in underserved areas.”

“I am deeply grateful to Education For All Morocco and its donors for providing me with life-changing opportunities. The impact of educating girls in rural areas is truly lasting, and I am proud to have been part of it.”

EFAM’s boarding programme launched in 2007 and currently supports over 350 girls each year to continue their education beyond primary school. Over the years, more than 200 girls have gone on to attend university. EFAM works in close partnership with trusted local associations to co-manage and deliver long-term, high-impact programmes - championing girls’ rights to education, independence, and opportunity.

This year’s results reflect not only the academic achievements of the girls, but also the ongoing commitment of donors, educators, and community leaders who believe in the power of girls’ education to transform lives.