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Grassroots Solutions: Women Organizing in Morocco. Grassroots Solutions: Women Organizing in Morocco. Women Organizing in Morocco. Setting the Stage Morocco’s economy is shifting from agriculture to mining and trade Nearly 90% of rural women are illiterate
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Women Organizing in Morocco • Setting the Stage • Morocco’s economy is shifting from agriculture to mining and trade • Nearly 90% of rural women are illiterate • Women and girls are often forced into abusive situations
Association El Amane pour le Développement de la Femme Current Conditions El Amane
Women Organizing in Morocco • Association El Amane pour le Développement de la Femme • Founded in 2002 • Co-founder Halima Oulami • Provides literacy and job training El Amane
Women Organizing in Morocco • Lessons Learned • Women have solved many community problems • Women have influenced local economies El Amane
Clockwise from top right: Global Fund for Women; El Amane; El Amane; Joan Hadden
Women Organizing in Morocco • Taking it Global • Grassroots solutions are good for immediate needs but need to think long-term as well • Women need a voice in policy and decision-making arenas
Women Organizing in Morocco Learn More at www.imow.org Photos: Barefoot College in India Interview: Dolores Huerta Video: ITVS Women’s Empowerment Collection
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