Grassroots Solutions: Women Organizing in Morocco.

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Grassroots Solutions: Women Organizing in Morocco

Setting the Stage —Morocco’s economy is shifting from agriculture to mining and trade —Nearly 90% of rural women are illiterate —Women and girls are often forced into abusive situations Women Organizing in Morocco

Current Conditions Association El Amane pour le Développement de la Femme El Amane

Association El Amane pour le Développement de la Femme —Founded in 2002 —Co-founder Halima Oulami —Provides literacy and job training Women Organizing in Morocco El Amane

Lessons Learned —Women have solved many community problems —Women have influenced local economies Women Organizing in Morocco El Amane

Clockwise from top right: Global Fund for Women; El Amane; El Amane; Joan Hadden

Taking it Global —Grassroots solutions are good for immediate needs but need to think long-term as well —Women need a voice in policy and decision- making arenas Women Organizing in Morocco

Learn More at Photos: Barefoot College in India Interview: Dolores Huerta Video: ITVS Women’s Empowerment Collection Women Organizing in Morocco

What You Can Do Support the Afghan Institute of Learning Participate in Iran’s One Million Signatures campaign at the Women’s Learning Partnership Spread the word about this issue Women Organizing in Morocco

Follow us online facebook.com/InternationalMuseumofWomen twitter.com/IMOWomen Women Organizing in Morocco