Rural Area Community Development

The Rural Area Community Development Project began in the fall of 2008 with a team of five GMA experienced healthcare and administrative workers.  The GMA team, in combination with Moroccan associations, works in villages in a number of provinces in central Morocco. 

The development project involves:

Health Education Lessons – Training women about illness prevention and other health issues, as well as how to teach other women in the community.

Literacy Classes – Working with existing programs through the Ministry of Education to help recruit teachers and set up classes both for men and women.

Education – Providing support, training and practical materials to help teachers and directors of rural schools.

Parent Associations – Forming parent associations to encourage greater parental involvement in children’s education, reinforcing what children learn in school and improving their chances for success.

Income Generating Activities – Helping women adapt their traditional skills to the modern marketplace.

Training in Community Transformation – Partnering with local associations to promote positive changes in their communities.