Dear friends of Soleterre and Morocco,
The severe earthquake that struck the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco along the Atlas mountain range on the night of September 8th and 9th, 2023, also caused damage to the Dar Al Amal house in Marrakech.
Fortunately, the damages were not severe, but a restructuring and securing of the house (both the exterior structure and interior spaces) were necessary to allow guests to live and engage in activities in complete tranquility.
Today, the house has been perfectly repaired, and life is returning to normal for the young guests, who are already dealing with cancer treatments.
In recent months, several activities have aimed to bring normality and serenity back into the lives of the children. Here are some examples:
In December 2023, thanks to a volunteer French instructor, the children and mothers at the Dar Al Amal house received their first tennis lesson. For many, it was their first experience with the sport!
In January 2024, an Italian cooking session was organized with a Sicilian chef for the families hosted at the Dar Al Amal house. The Sicilian cooking workshop was part of a "CapeToCapo" initiative, an expedition to Africa aboard 4x4 jeeps combining a passion for travel with a passion for cooking. The children at the house prepared and enjoyed a pasta alla norma and Sicilian-style baked eggplant dish with the patients, their mothers, and the Soleterre and Amal teams.
On the occasion of World Cancer Day, February 15, 2024, Amal and Soleterre organized a march of hope from the Dar Al Amal house, which was attended by more than 100 people, including patients, families from the house, Soleterre team members with their families and friends, Amal team members, local journalists, and students from the Faculty of Medicine in Marrakech. Following the march, a lunch with healthy food, awareness workshops, testimonies from parents of patients, gifts for families, and playful moments for both adults and children were organized.
Every day, the staff of Soleterre and AMAL at the house, consisting of the house director, psychologist, educator, driver and night guard, and cleaning staff, strive to ensure free accommodation, psychological and social support, and closeness and attention to families with children affected by cancer.
Now, we need your help to support this project with a recurring monthly donation, crucial to ensuring the continuity of services, which are completely free for users. Please consider activating a monthly donation if you can. The return to a normal life for these children also depends on you.
Thank you
