A Moroccan Instagram page launched a virtual aid campaign, to help the young Moroccan students stranded in Ukraine, following Russia’s military operation in the country.
Over 100,000 Moroccans are reportedly studying in Ukraine, according to 2019 data, but not all were able to return, per the Moroccan embassy in Kyiv’s recommendation.
The “No. Hchouma” Instagram page has therefore decided to put various tools, contact channels, and useful information at the disposal of the Moroccan diaspora in Ukraine.
Initially launched through “sensitizing posts” aiming to raise awareness about the struggles and risks Moroccans are experiencing in the European country, the campaign quickly and organically evolved into a communication channel between the stranded Moroccans and those at home.
Many followers of the page have since offered to “host the fleeing Moroccans” in neighboring countries, in addition to some residing in France and Spain.
In addition, the page put together an online directory, accessible to all, providing useful numbers and listing over 600 assistance channels and the border crossings the students can access safe neighboring countries through.
Testimonials to the page confirm that “Moroccans are being received at Maldovan border crossings” where they are being fed, sheltered and provided with internet access, as they wait to be repatriated to their home countries.
The ministry of interior also provided various numbers to border crossings to safe neighboring countries, in addition to free numbers the students can call for assistance.
The Moroccan students are reporting that “the roads, trains and bus rides are currently very dangerous,” as multiple Russian attacks have targeted main roads leading to the country’s borders.
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