What We Do

We are a small, refugee-led community project in Morocco creating a safe, welcoming space for learning, wellbeing and dignified work. Clear, simple and people-first.

Context: Refugees in Morocco

Morocco is home to 26,500 refugees and asylum seekers, many of whom have fled war and unstable circumstances. Upon arrival, refugees face huge barriers such as a lack of documentation, financial problems, and housing issues. All of these challenges are real issues and take time and money.

What our community centre does

The community centre aims to help empower refugees and asylum seekers to work on the smaller obstacles, for example, language, CV writing skills, reading and writing, learning how to navigate their local area, finding job prospects, or accessing a computer with the internet.

The community centre is a one-stop place for all the smaller-scale life challenges, where they will receive help and advice from fellow refugees. We will not discriminate against anyone who does not have official documents or paperwork so that our projects are truly inclusive of all.

Why a refugee-led approach

In Morocco, there is no solution centered on a refugee-led approach; many existing projects are fuelled by short-term funding and Moroccan-led initiatives. The lack of refugee-run projects can result in refugees feeling dependent on others for help.

Refugees and asylum seekers have the knowledge and the power to be their own solution. To facilitate this process, they must have a safe space, tools, and mentorship to progress and be their own change; this is what Hope Community Centre provides.

Income transparency

 

A stable income is one of the biggest tools needed to sustainably run the centre. Our project represents community-led approaches at all levels, which is why we consistently run fundraisers, workshops, and advocacy campaigns to raise awareness, funds, and bring people together. 

Community first ideology

We regularly host fundraising activities that include and promote the talents of the community

Our awareness campaigns are there to educate people on the challenges migrants face, center voices, and create safe spaces.

We have pop-up events and partnerships with local businesses to bolster our community footprint and ethos

 

Free resources we will provide to refugees

Darija and French classes

Free internet access and a laptop to use on site

Vocational skills training access

Therapy talking circles

Coffee mornings

Learning to read and write

Secondhand items donated to the centre. Food and urgent aid items.

Why this project is needed

Refugees face barriers to stable income, education, and community. Our centre offers practical support, a place to connect, and meaningful, paid roles that keep the project run by and for refugees.

Our partners

Hope Community Centre has been made a reality thanks to Association Amal Chabab Takaddoum, based in Rabat, Morocco. Hope Community Centre will be running its programme for refugees at one of the Amal Chabab Takaddoum centres. 

Association Amal Chabab Takaddoum has over 22 years of experience in the humanitarian field in Morocco. 

They have five centres providing the most vulnerable population with the means to build a dignified future. 

 

 

47% of Amal Chabab’s beneficiaries are women. Since its inception, the association has provided training for 3,675 women. 

 

The association has five main activities:

  1. Training and employability in the following sectors: Sewing and crafts, tailoring and beauty, patisserie, and cooking classes. 

  2. Education and child development: Kindergarten, academic support, non-formal education, and literacy. 

  3. Social inclusion and civic participation: Youth clubs, cultural and sports activities, local community action. 

  4. Hosting Hope Community Centre: Activities run by refugees for the integration of refugees, primarily helping with language and finding job opportunities. 

  5. Bridging Cultures, Empowering Communities: Mobilise volunteers for intercultural exchange initiatives that strengthen mutual understanding and drive inclusive community development. 

You can find out more about Association Amal Chabab Takaddoum and how you can participate in their activities on this page amalforprogress.com