The province of Berkane, a vibrant testimony of dynamism and vitality, experienced an exceptional day with a diverse program including inaugurations, visits, exhibitions, and exchanges. The day began in the presence of Ms. Aouatif Hayar, Minister of Insertion, Solidarity, and Family, Mr. Mohamed Ali Habouha, Governor of the Province of Berkane, Mr. Mohammed Jelloul, President of the Provincial Council of Berkane, and an elite of actors involved in the social and economic inclusion domain.
The program started at Dar El Atfal, the children's home, a center managed by the Islamic charitable association - Berkane pole. This center mainly aims to shelter and feed children in precarious situations, while providing them with social and educational support. The renovation of the center did not only focus on the physical aspect and facilities but also enriched the program and vision of the center, placing more emphasis on constructive activities aimed at improving the cognitive abilities of children.
In continuation of the commitment to childhood, which is at the heart of royal orientations and development programs in the province of Berkane, a second visit was made to the center for the rehabilitation, support, and development of children. This center takes care of children in situations of social and financial precariousness, offering them a living environment that preserves their dignity and ensures their safety and future.
Moving from urban to rural, another inauguration took place in Ain Reggada. A center for the development of children and youth was opened, also serving as an associative center in the same municipality. This center offers a range of activities aimed at enhancing the abilities and talents of children and youth in rural areas, such as a library, a space dedicated to music, a digital space, as well as a video game space for entertainment. These initiatives aim to reduce and combat any form of insecurity that may threaten children or youth, such as delinquency, school dropout, violence, and homelessness, by providing a refuge and a space for talent expression.
An exploratory visit was also undertaken to the center for support and accompaniment of emerging cooperatives, private initiative, and self-employment, in order to understand closely its raison d'être, its beneficiaries, and its programs. This center is the result of Berkane's human development initiative, aiming for effective social and economic inclusion of youth and women in the province through entrepreneurship programs, from project conception to implementation, whether it's startups or cooperatives.
The minister's day concluded at the Al Fadl center, an emblematic establishment in Berkane, serving as both a training center in various trades and an incubator for youth and women. Agreements were signed between the Ministry of Social Insertion and Solidarity, the province of Berkane, the Al Fadl center, and the provincial council, regarding the construction and development of a training and reception space for women and children in precarious situations. Additionally, an agreement was established between the Ministry of Social Insertion and Solidarity and the Family, the province of Berkane, the provincial council, and the municipality of Ahfir for the construction and development of a center dedicated to children with specific needs within the municipality of Ahfir.