Why Education For All?

Bringing education and opportunity to underprivileged girls in Morocco

Around half of Moroccan girls and women are illiterate, with rural regions facing even greater challenges. Long distances and cultural norms mean that young girls often leave school at an early age and face daunting obstacles to accessing secondary education. Additionally, girls with disabilities face limited access to tailored education and support, leaving them at a significant disadvantage.

Education For All Morocco (EFAM) was founded in 2007 to break down these barriers, providing girls in remote areas with access to education that prepares them for future careers and independence.

Since then, we have worked tirelessly with our projects to transform the lives of young girls, many of whom have now successfully broken out of generations of poverty and illiteracy and have earned university degrees at established universities. They have become independent leaders and role models, inspiring other young women to follow in their footsteps and break the cycle of limited opportunities.

A broader reach with key projects across Morocco

Through multiple projects, EFAM focuses on providing three core areas of support for underprivileged girls in Morocco, all of which will help to make a tangible difference to their livelihoods and future prospects.

1. Boarding houses (for girls aged 11-22)
2. Education centres (for girls aged 3-22)
3. Scholarships (for girls aged 18-22)

Over the years, EFAM's mission has expanded to support a broader range of projects across Morocco:

• Association for Education for All (AEFA)
  AEFA currently supports 200 girls across six boarding houses in the High Atlas region, managed by local house mothers. These homes offer a safe, supportive environment where girls have access to books, computers, healthy meals, and tailored academic support. The girls return home every weekend to stay connected with their families and communities. This holistic approach has led to academic success, with the girls' test scores more than double the national average.
• Association Scolaire Jeune Fille Rural (ASJFR)
  We co-manage a new boarding house in Marrakech which supports 248 girls from a wider geographical area, extending to the Zagora and Sahara regions. This expansion provides educational access to girls from some of the most underserved areas in the country.
• Centre Malaika
  EFAM funds educational opportunities for girls with Down syndrome at Centre Malaika, helping the centre reach full capacity. This initiative ensures these children receive the care, resources, and tailored education they need to thrive.

Our vision is to continue to expand our projects across Morocco to impact the lives of more girls from disadvantaged backgrounds, and to empower young women who gain the independence to drive personal change and lead their communities toward greater resilience, economic stability, and social progress.

• How did it all start?

Educate a girl, and you educate the next generation