1. Grassroots Solutions: Women Organizing in Morocco

3. 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

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

5. 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

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

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

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. Follow us online www.imow.org facebook.com/InternationalMuseumofWomen twitter.com/IMOWomen Women Organizing in Morocco