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On the 10th of October 2023, we embarked on a mission to the Lmakhzen Village within the Ijoukak commune. Our objective was to deliver 43 gas heaters to the families residing in this village. Furthermore, in preparation for the impending winter chill, we stored an additional 111 gas heaters in Imegdal, reserving them for a future distribution event scheduled for the villages of Warti and Anamer.

During this visit, we were able to distribute essential supplies received from our Agadir team. At the same time, we got the opportunity to evaluate the quality of the temporary shelters set in the region, a particularly pressing concern given the plummeting temperatures and the encroaching winter season.

Our journey did not end in Ijoukak. We continued onwards to Talat N’Yaaqoub, where we met with one of the cooperatives with whom we have been collaborating with. Our primary goal was to have a deeper understanding of their specific requirements. We engaged their representative to gather a comprehensive list of their immediate needs to better shape our ongoing needs assessment for this period.

In our continuous commitment to assist the underserved communities of this region, we next found ourselves in Imi Uzrgi, where we met with the focal point responsible for coordinating relief efforts. A thorough needs assessment was also conducted there to better understand their needs. With this knowledge, we are now better equipped to provide the necessary supplies, including heaters, blankets, flashlights and various other essentials to ensure the comfort and well-being of those we are here to support.

Thanks to the support of our GlobalGiving community we are able to provide these much needed supplies, especially as winter cold is only weeks away. Thank you.

Last Thursday, we teamed up with three Belgian doctors for a special mission to Ait Lkak village in Oukaimeden. The focus of our visit was to provide essential medical assistance to 81 patients hailing from three villages: Ait Lkak, Ibaraghn, and Id’Ihya.

During this visit, we not only offered medical care but also distributed vital supplies that can make a tangible difference. Tents were provided to offer shelter, while boxes with clothing, sandals and shoes were handed out to ensure comfort and protection.

But our efforts did not stop there. We also have just received a shipment from our dedicated Agadir team, destined for Marrakech. This shipment contains much-needed supplies like mattresses, blankets, solar torches, solar projectors, shoes, baby formula, baby bottles, diapers, shampoo, soap, dry and canned food items and five large bags of clothes. These items will make a significant difference during our next visits.

As we look ahead, we are gearing up for a series of visits planned for the upcoming week, with a particular focus on the welfare of animals in various regions and communes. We believe in the well-being of both people and animals.

In collaboration with the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA), we will be conducting on-site veterinary visits in Imegdal. Our aim is to assess the health conditions of working animals and ensure they receive the care they deserve. Simultaneously, we will be partnering with the Société Royale d’Encouragement du Cheval (SOREC) to provide feed supplies to animals in the affected villages.

We believe that every act of kindness and every gesture of support brings us one step closer to creating a brighter and healthier future for all. We are grateful to our partners and GlobalGiving supporters for making our mission possible, and we look forward to continuing this journey in the years to come. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Thank you for being a part of our mission.