Back from her first experience with Energy Assistance, Myriam E. tells us:
“This mission took us to Tinejdad, in southeastern Morocco, to install 32 solar panels at a socio-educational center serving more than 70 children with disabilities, including children with autism.
From the moment we arrived, the excitement was palpable. As soon as the doors the doors opened, the children welcomed us with indescribable warmth and love.
We hadn’t come empty-handed, and gifts and candy immediately lit up their faces, filling the room with smiles and laughter. It was a heartfelt, deeply emotional moment that will remain etched in my memory for a long time.
Then, it's time to get to work
We transported and installed the 32 solar panels on the building’s roof. My colleagues handled the technical aspects (wiring, connections, etc.) with the invaluable help of local partners.
The installed solar panels will provide air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter, thereby significantly reducing the electricity bill.
In a region where temperatures can reach 40 to 50 degrees, this installation is absolutely vital. It provides essential comfort for both the children and the women who work there.
I am proud to have contributed to this initiative and deeply grateful to Energy Assistance for the trust they placed in me, as well as to everyone I met on the ground for their commitment, generosity, and humanity.
A symbolic moment to cap off the mission
To top it all off, we had the immense privilege of taking part in World Autism Awareness Day, celebrated on April 2 in Morocco.
For the occasion, the children had prepared a play for us, as well as creative workshops, before concluding with the Moroccan national anthem—a particularly moving and deeply symbolic moment.
This day also coincided with the official inauguration of the solar panels, marking the final day of our mission and our departure. We had the honor of meeting the city mayor, the governor, and representatives of the Moroccan Red Cross, accompanied by a member of the military, highlighting the importance and impact of this project for the local community.
As I left Tinejdad, I didn’t just take back images and memories. I took back an experience that reminds me that behind every solidarity project, there are faces, smiles, and stories that give full meaning to our commitment. A mission that leaves a mark, that uplifts, and that inspires us to keep taking action. » . »
“Humanitarian work isn’t about saving the world; it’s about changing someone’s world.”
Thank you to our volunteers Aziz S., Myriam E., and Jamal C., and to all the kind-hearted people on the ground who made this wonderful mission possible.