MOROCCO EARTHQUAKE DISASTER RELIEF - DIRECTORY OF NGOs

An estimated 300,000 people are thought to have been impacted by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that shook southern central Morocco late on Friday, September 8, 2023. Small towns and villages were destroyed, and UNESCO World Heritage site Marrakech sustained deaths, injuries, and fallen buildings. At last check, more than 2,500 people are dead and thousands more injured, many critically, and still counting. The ultimate death toll is likely to be much higher.

Earthquakes disproportionately affect marginalized communities particularly young women and girls due to pre-existing inequalities. Such vulnerable groups often face barriers to accessing resources, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities, which become exacerbated in the aftermath of a seismic event. Gender-based violence can rise, educational opportunities diminish, and healthcare access becomes compromised.

In light of the critical situation in Morocco, consider donating to relief efforts by supporting local, grassroots, community-led NGOs. Their efforts are immediate and they face fewer logistical challenges and cultural barriers that can make international NGOs less effective in dealing with the needs of the local people.  Your contribution can make a significant difference in providing immediate aid and long-term recovery support to those affected.  This is a list of individual efforts/NGOs that are doing good work on the ground in Morocco.**

MOROCCAN NGOs

The High Atlas Foundation:   https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/morocco-earthquake-relief-high-atlas-communities/

Moroccan Red Crescent Society: https://www.ifrc.org/article/morocco-earthquake-ifrc-and-moroccan-red-crescent-response-date

Croissant Rouge Marocain KMG:

60 Ave Mohammed V

Kelaat Mgouna

IBAN: CNCAMAMR225556034503250651011705

Individuals associated with this org are providing immediate supplies and logistical longer-term relief

Association des enfants des Hautes Montagnes: https://instagram.com/stories/aedh.m/3188736279502723008?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxDdeIIqoAD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== (ENGLISH)

RIB: 007 640 0002509000308441 35    Attijariwafa Bank

(Association of Children in the High Mountains)

Providing practical supplies and necessities such as children’s clothing, blankets, and medical kits.

Association IROUDAN NDADES

SWIFT: BCPOMAMC

IBAN: 101555212115181336000686

Tel: 0667671350

Association supporting women and children in a neglected area to the east of the quake zone, past Ourzazate

Project Soar:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-soar/

collection and distribution of menstrual products, diapers & other first aid essential needs to women and girls.

SOS Village d'Enfants Maroc: https://www.gofundme.com/f/soutien-aux-victimes-du-seisme-au-maroc?utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined

Organization helping single parents and children

Amis des Ecoles: https://amisdesecoles.org/en/donations/

Renovating schools and empowering mothers

Banque Alimentaire (Food Bank): https://banquealimentaire.ma/donation/?fbclid=PAAab5HKtkQCq5ENFMJOTw30DivKtGAY-870zZfjexhYTdWCU6kubW8nFPBpk

Or by bank wire:
Bank Name: BMCI / RIB: 013 780 0108020052000179 84 / SWIFT: BMCIMAMCXXXX

INSAF: https://www.faireundon.org/insaf?fbclid=PAAaZWaWW7uHMCaXfAUEb1YQgO-0osxAjo19tnty7TRXwLnbz-70hCi52yE2c

 A women’s rights organization since 1999, Institution Nationale de Solidarité Avec les Femmes en détresse means “national institution for the support of women in distress.”

Union de L’Action Feminine (UAF):
Name of Bank: UAF Droit / Bank Name: Bank of Africa / Account Number: 011810000005200000970712

CARE:https://my.care.org/site/Donation2?df_id=38730&38730.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&s_src=172420ME0M00&s_subsrc=FY24SEPTMAREQMO

Prioritizing women and girls, youth, and disadvantaged groups. Providing emergency water, food, shelter, and medical support.

The Morocco Foundation: https://donorbox.org/morocco-foundation-education

Section 501(c)(3) non-profit promoting children’s education and schools

Red Rock International Morocco On day 1 on the ground in  Amizmiz. Helping with immediate relief, temporary shelters, and permanent housing.  Also accepting supplies (water, canned foods, baby diapers, formula, flashlights, batteries, etc.)

Bank Al-Maghrib:

Special Fund No. 126 created at the direction of King Mohammed VI by Morocco’s central bank in collaboration with Morocco’s Treasury.

Donations can also be sent by wire transfer to the Treasury account using the following

RIB: 001 810 00 780 002 011 062 03 18

Contributions from abroad can be sent by wire transfer to the Treasury account: IBAN MA64 001 810 00 780 002 011 062 03 18, using SWIFT number BKAMMAMR.

INTERNATIONAL NGOs

Doctors Without Borders: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/morocco-earthquake-relief-fund/

GlobalGiving (South Africa): https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/morocco-earthquake-relief-fund/

UNICEF:  https://www.unicefusa.org/?form=FUNSEGMYEUP&utm_campaign=20230206_Emergencies&utm_medium=Organic&utm_source=2622SyriaEarthquake&utm_content=HelpNow2622SyriaEarthquake&ms=Organic_PRL_2023_Emergencies_20230206_2622SyriaEarthquake_HelpNow2622SyriaEarthquake_none_none&initialms=Organic_PRL_2023_Emergencies_20230206_2622SyriaEarthquake_HelpNow2622SyriaEarthquake_none_none

Islamic Relief:  https://islamic-relief.org/news/powerful-earthquake-kills-hundreds-in-moroccos-high-atlas-region/

Zakat Foundation: https://www.zakat.org/morocco-earthquake-2023

Providing medical supplies, hygiene kits, tents, floor mats, and food ready for distribution

CNN Impact Your World:  https://www.pledge.to/help-morocco-earthquake-victims

More NGOs and resources, including mental health professionals and international organizations, are listed here thanks to our friends at Politics4Her.  

If you know of other trusted organizations or individuals providing aid, please send a message with their info to emyers@american.edu.

BLOOD DONATION

If you are in Morocco, please consider donating blood.  It is in high demand and can save lives.

The general number (0530106351) may not be working perhaps due to an overwhelming number of calls.

• Marrakech:

Centre Régional de Transfusion de Marrakech

Blvd Al Moustachfayate. 05242-92863.  Open 24/7

FaceBook page: https://web.facebook.com/crtsmkch/?locale=fr_FR&_rdc=1&_rdr

• Rabat:

Centre de transfusion Al irfan

Centre de transfusion hôpital Moulay Youssef

• Casa:

Hôpital cheikh zayed

Hôpital Mohammed VI à Bouskoura

Centre de transfusion Bd Zerktouni

• Tanger:

Centre de transfusion Bd Al Massira

• Agadir :

Centre de transfusion Ihchach, Bd lhaj lhabib