High Atlas Foundation

High Atlas Foundation We equip Moroccan communities to be self-sustaining through fruit tree & carbon offset income and support cultural heritage preservation.
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The High Atlas Foundation (HAF) is a Moroccan association and a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2000 by former Peace Corps Volunteers committed to furthering sustainable development. HAF supports Moroccan communities to take action in implementing human development initiatives that advance: organic agriculture, water solutions, localized renewable energies, women’s empowerment, yo

uth development, legal aid, multicultural heritage preservation, and social solidarity. Since 2011, HAF has maintained Consultancy Status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

As part of the “Enhancing Civil Society with University Engagement” program implemented by the High Atlas Foundation, in...
05/26/2026

As part of the “Enhancing Civil Society with University Engagement” program implemented by the High Atlas Foundation, in partnership with Mohammed First University and the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences in Oujda, and with the support of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), students received an in-depth training session titled “Understanding and Applying Law No. 02.03 Through Real-Life Cases”, facilitated by Prof. Hamid Rbii.

The session focused on the rights of migrants and refugees, Morocco’s legal framework on migration and asylum, and the importance of aligning national legislation with international human rights standards to ensure dignity, equality, and access to justice for vulnerable groups.

Special thanks to Prof. Hamid Rbii and all participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions.

#وجدة

📢 خبر سار! تمديد فترة التقديم لبرنامج التكوين حول المشاركة المدنية والتعاون الأكاديمي بجهة الشرق.⏳يسرّنا الإعلان عن تمدي...
05/26/2026

📢 خبر سار! تمديد فترة التقديم لبرنامج التكوين حول المشاركة المدنية والتعاون الأكاديمي بجهة الشرق.⏳

يسرّنا الإعلان عن تمديد الموعد النهائي لتقديم الطلبات للمشاركة في النسخة الثانية من البرنامج التكويني المخصص لممثلي جمعيات المجتمع المدني بجهة الشرق، والمنفذ بشراكة مع جامعة محمد الأول، مؤسسة الأطلس الكبير، والعيادة القانونية لكلية الحقوق، وبدعم من الصندوق الوطني للديمقراطية.

يهدف البرنامج إلى تعزيز قدرات الفاعلين المدنيين، وتطوير مهارات الترافع والحكامة، ودعم المبادرات المحلية المستدامة بجهة الشرق.
يتكلف البرنامج بتغطية تكاليف السفر والتنقل والإقامة خلال مراحل التدريب.

📅 الموعد النهائي الجديد للتقديم: 1 يونيو 2026

🔗 قدموا طلباتكم الآن عبر الرابط التالي:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa5hUHM0qShP9E5DC0RHyJjA85D6QewpS2wYp1m_qUKvb7jQ/viewform

#وجدة

I'm proud to share that I'll be speaking at the Climate Solutions Prize Festival —June 8–9, 2026 in Montréal.Two days. T...
05/25/2026

I'm proud to share that I'll be speaking at the Climate Solutions Prize Festival —
June 8–9, 2026 in Montréal.

Two days. The founders, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders who are
actually driving the climate transition, in the same room, at the same time. The
programming is built around one question: what does it take to move climate
solutions from promising to deployed, at scale, right now?

I'm honoured to be part of that conversation. If you're working on the climate
transition: as a builder, an investor, a policymaker, or an advocate, this is where you
want to be.

📍 Montréal | June 8–9, 2026

️ Register: https://climatesolutionsprize.com/2026festival/register.asp

As part of the "Enhancing Civil Society with University Engagement" program implemented by the High Atlas Foundation, in...
05/22/2026

As part of the "Enhancing Civil Society with University Engagement" program implemented by the High Atlas Foundation, in partnership with Mohammed I University and the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences in Oujda, and with the support of National Endowment for Democracy (NED) students received an in-depth training session led by Rabah Aynaou, professor and director of the legal clinic, focused on Ethics and Professional Conduct in Legal Clinic: Foundation and Practices. The session was through a two-day workshop held on May 14 and 15. The sessions focused on the conceptual framework of legal clinics, their objectives, and the ethical and professional principles guiding clinical legal work.

The training also highlighted essential values such as confidentiality, neutrality, integrity, personal data protection, emotional management, and professional responsibility when dealing with legal cases. In addition, students worked on several practical case studies that helped bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-life legal practice.

This initiative reflects the university’s important role in preparing students to practice legal work professionally and ethically, while also strengthening the university’s contribution to community service and access to justice.

Special thanks to Professor Rabah Aynaou for his valuable guidance and contribution to the success of this training session.

#وجدة

On May 11, the High Atlas Foundation, in partnership with Mohammed I University and the Faculty of Legal, Economic and S...
05/20/2026

On May 11, the High Atlas Foundation, in partnership with Mohammed I University and the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences in Oujda and financed by National Endowment for Democracy, organized an exchange meeting between the first and second cohorts of the Legal Clinic program to encourage experience-sharing and collaboration among the clinicians.

During the meeting, the clinicians from the first cohort shared their valuable experiences in handling different legal cases, providing legal consultations, writing articles, participating in radio recordings, and coordinating with local associations.

The session also witnessed engaging interactions and thoughtful questions from the new cohort, allowing students to learn more about the challenges and opportunities they may encounter throughout the program.

Special thanks to the clinicians of the first cohort for their commitment and willingness to support and inspire the new cohort by sharing their experiences and insights.

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#وجدة

✨Looking back at HAF's impact✨Together with partners since 2024, HAF’s engagement with farming communities have resulted...
05/19/2026

✨Looking back at HAF's impact✨

Together with partners since 2024, HAF’s engagement with farming communities have resulted in the planting and monitoring of over three million fruit trees in 484 rural municipalities, alongside water and empowerment initiatives benefiting tens of thousands of people.

🔗 Keep up with more program updates and stories from the field through our blog: https://highatlasfoundation.org/insights

Their presentations explored key and interconnected themes, including water access and management, agriculture; particul...
05/18/2026

Their presentations explored key and interconnected themes, including water access and management, agriculture; particularly the role of women in farming systems, and climate variability and its impact on rural livelihoods.

Through direct engagement with local communities, the students were able to connect academic research with lived experiences, offering valuable insights into both challenges and resilience strategies within these areas.

Despite unexpected changes during their field experience, they demonstrated strong adaptability, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to learning from the Moroccan community.

We are grateful for this meaningful exchange of knowledge and perspectives, which reflects the importance of collaborative learning and community-based research.

📢 إعلان عن فتح باب التقديم للمشاركة في برنامج تكويني 🎓في إطار انفتاح جامعة محمد الأول على محيطها الاجتماعي، يسرّنا الإعل...
05/11/2026

📢 إعلان عن فتح باب التقديم للمشاركة في برنامج تكويني 🎓

في إطار انفتاح جامعة محمد الأول على محيطها الاجتماعي، يسرّنا الإعلان عن فتح باب التقديم للمشاركة في تكوين حول المشاركة المدنية والتعاون الأكاديمي، وذلك في إطار مشروع: تعزيز المشاركة بين المجتمع المدني والجامعة – جهة الشرق.

تم إطلاق هذا المشروع سنة 2024 في إطار شراكة بين جامعة محمد الأول ومؤسسة الأطلس الكبير، وبالتعاون مع العيادة القانونية لكلية الحقوق وبدعم من الصندوق الوطني للديمقراطية.
وبعد النجاح الذي حققته الدفعة الأولى، تم تمديد البرنامج لاستقبال وتكوين دفعة ثانية من ممثلي جمعيات المجتمع المدني بجهة الشرق.

🎯 أهداف التكوين:
🔹 تعزيز قدرات الفاعلين في المجتمع المدني بجهة الشرق؛
🔹 تمكين الجمعيات من المشاركة الفاعلة في تدبير الشأن المحلي؛
🔹 دعم التعاون مع الفاعلين السياسيين والاقتصاديين والاجتماعيين والأكاديميين؛
🔹 تطوير مهارات الترافع، الحشد، وتتبع وتقييم السياسات العمومية؛
🔹 تعزيز آليات الحكامة والنهج التشاركي؛
🔹 دعم القيادات المجتمعية لإطلاق مبادرات محلية مستدامة 🌱

📌 شروط المشاركة:
✅ أن يكون المترشح منخرطًا في إحدى جمعيات المجتمع المدني بجهة الشرق؛
✅ التوفر على معرفة أساسية في مجالات: تسيير الجمعيات، الترافع، أو السياسات العمومية؛
✅ الالتزام بحضور جميع مراحل برنامج التدريب؛
✅ الالتزام بإطلاق مبادرة مدنية محلية بعد نهاية التكوين.

📅 آخر أجل للتقديم: 23 ماي 2026
📩 سيتم إشعار المتقدمين المقبولين عبر البريد الإلكتروني والهاتف، مع تزويدهم بالبرنامج التفصيلي للتكوين.
يتكلف البرنامج بتغطية كافة تكاليف السفر والتنقل والإقامة خلال مراحل التدريب.
🔗 رابط التسجيل:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa5hUHM0qShP9E5DC0RHyJjA85D6QewpS2wYp1m_qUKvb7jQ/viewform?usp=header

📚⚖️ Welcoming the second cohort of the Legal Clinic Program in Oujda!On April 30, students from the Faculty of Legal, Ec...
05/11/2026

📚⚖️ Welcoming the second cohort of the Legal Clinic Program in Oujda!

On April 30, students from the Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences at Mohammed I University gathered for the official launch of the program’s second cohort, implemented by the High Atlas Foundation in partnership with Mohammed I University and funded by the National Endowment for Democracy.

Through experiential learning, mobile legal clinics, and collaboration with civil society organizations, students will gain hands-on legal experience while supporting communities across the Oriental region with legal awareness and free consultations.

This initiative reflects a shared commitment to strengthening university–civil society engagement and empowering future legal professionals to drive positive social impact in Morocco.

We are inspired by the enthusiasm and dedication shown by the students and look forward to the meaningful work ahead! 🌍🤝

🔗 Read more: https://highatlasfoundation.org/insights/welcoming-the-second-cohort-of-the-legal-clinic-in-oujda

Looking back at Earth Day 2026: To celebrate Earth Day, the Ghazel of Tazekka Association visited the Bouhlou nursery, p...
04/29/2026

Looking back at Earth Day 2026: To celebrate Earth Day, the Ghazel of Tazekka Association visited the Bouhlou nursery, part of the High Atlas Foundation. There, they learned about the Foundation’s efforts to achieve sustainable development in rural areas of Morocco.

These efforts include empowering local communities through agricultural projects (such as nurseries and afforestation), supporting women and youth through education and health initiatives, and building local capacities to promote self-sufficiency.

After a tour of the nursery and an introduction to the different types and varieties of seedlings, members of the Ghazel of Tazekka Association took part in planting fig saplings. This act reflected their love for the environment, their support for the High Atlas Foundation’s work, and their commitment to Earth Day.

Finally, participants expressed their gratitude for the Foundation’s efforts and their interest in contributing to the training and distribution of the planted saplings. They also encouraged associations and farmers to purchase seedlings from the Bouhlou and Aknoul nurseries and to take part in the High Atlas Foundation’s programs.

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