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
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