Morocco Responders build kindergarten at base camp
Posted by Laura Butlin 27th September 2023 News Stories
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After packing up yesterday morning, REACT Responders set to work on building a kindergarten facility in the space that had been occupied by the base camp. Working alongside the local community in the village of Asni, they designed and built the structure, that will be used as a space for young children to play, learn and rest in.
Supporting the roof of the kindergarten as it is secured into place
Once the structure was completed, it was kitted out with rugs, mats, toys and craft supplies, ready to be enjoyed by its new occupants!
Mustafa the local teacher with a mother and child in the Kindergarten
The volunteer Responders have spent the last 14 days carrying out rapid needs assessments in some of the worst-hit and hardest-to-reach villages, to identify and meet urgent needs including providing shelter, digging emergency latrines to improve sanitation and providing medical assistance.
As these remarkable volunteers return to their jobs and their families, our work in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains continues.
With colder temperatures and a rainy season on the way, the race is on to provide appropriate shelter for many more people who are without a home. More local organisations are stepping up to provide support to affected communities, but more help is needed.
REACT is continuing to work with trusted partners on the ground in Morocco to procure more tents from local suppliers, distributing them to people who need them most.
We are also funding the purchase of local materials to aid the construction of 50 homes, made using traditional methods and utilising local craftsmanship.