To ensure the success and sustainability of our projects, there’s nothing like an on-site identification mission to assess needs, gather as much data as possible and meet the beneficiaries and local associations who can help set up these projects.

With this in mind, our volunteers Aziz S. and Kadja D. travelled to southern Morocco, between Taroudant and El Haouz. In this region still badly affected by the earthquakes of 2023, (re)providing access to energy and water will be envisaged through solar installations and pumps, notably :

– in Adebdi, a village of 200 inhabitants, almost half of whom still live in tents in precarious conditions.

– Tajgelt and Ait Bourd, in the Taroudant region, villages supported by the Amal Biladi association, which focuses on agro-ecology, rebuilding traditional mud houses and eco-tourism.

– in Tilmzdigh, where the young people’s association is seeking sustainable solutions to combat the impact of climate change and drought, as well as the rural exodus.

Back from her first mission, Katia D. writes:

“A life-changing mission! I’ve just returned from my first field mission with Energy Assistance, and I can only describe it as a deeply enriching and rewarding experience

Working with isolated communities in mountainous regions of Morocco was a real lesson in humility and solidarity.

During this mission, we visited and evaluated three very different projects, but all linked by the same objective: to improve the living conditions of populations in great difficulty. …

Each project reminded us just how much access to water and energy can transform a community.

I’m proud to have contributed, in my own small way, to these initiatives. This mission allowed me to discover concrete challenges, but also to see the direct impact of our actions. It’s an experience I’d recommend to anyone wanting to get involved in humanitarian projects.

Thank you to Energy Assistance and all our local partners for their welcome and commitment!  Together, we have the power to make a difference. ”

In Igourdane and Imentanoute, in the Essaouira region, our colleagues Aziz S. and Marlène J. equipped two wells with solar installations and explored new future projects.

Marlène tells us about this mission:

“ In the Douar Igourdane, a solar pump has been installed, supplying water to over 180 families via 3 water towers. Despite the poor quality of the water, we have taken steps to clean it up, a crucial first step in improving the daily lives of these communities.

In this village, we have also identified the urgent need to create a crèche to free up women’s time so that they can create their own cooperatives to emancipate themselves and provide for their needs.

    
Our commitment continued in the Douar Imentanoute with the supply of a 70m3 reservoir, via 32 solar panels. This basin will irrigate crops, enabling around 30 families to meet their food requirements.
Thanks to the expansion of their farming activities, these families have already invested themselves in the purchase of additional solar panels, for around 20 other families, creating a lasting and positive impact.

During our visit, we met the families and distributed food parcels. We also provided training for the staff who will be responsible for maintaining the installation once it has been commissioned.

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We also explored new projects in Sebt Mzouda, a region stricken by the September 2023 earthquake. The priority: electrifying a school for 140 primary and 30 nursery pupils, providing a safe and supportive learning environment.
Our commitment continues with the distribution of food parcels and school supplies, bringing a little comfort in these difficult times.”

Many thanks to Marlène J. and Aziz S. for their commitment and for this wonderful mission!

The Douhar of Ifesfas is located at 1800m altitude on the foothills of the Atlas. Halfway between Marrakech and Agadir, it is an essentially agricultural and olive growing region.

In this context, the Darna association, Brussels, called upon E.A. to supply the solar panels and to put into service the solar installation. This solar pump and its reservoir will allow the irrigation of market gardening land and orchards, which will be under the responsibility of unemployed young people of the village.

The inhabitants of the local cooperative ‘Louda Agadir’ have taken care of the construction of the technical room, the trenches for the cables and pipes as well as the tank of about 20m³.

To power the 5.5kw (or 7.5 HP) pump, the installation of the 32 solar panels of 345 Wp and the inverter/frequency converter were installed by the local company, DIMADIS of Agadir, all supervised by our volunteer Freddy A. who went to the site at the end of March for the technical reception and of course, to share his expertise once again.

Thank you all for this great collaboration and thank you to Louacine for its generous welcome!

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