In a collaborative effort led by the “Faail Khair Foundation” in partnership with the “Ihyae Foundation,” a residential project is taking shape in the heart of quake-ravaged remote regions in Morocco.
This ambitious initiative, known as “Tawja” , aims to offer quality housing to thirty families severely affected by the Al Haouz quake.
The first phase of this project has recently been completed in the Ait Ouaabdi village within the Tafenkoult community, one of the areas struck by the devastating quake on September 8th.
This first phase has already begun to address the housing crisis faced by the beneficiary families and provide them with protection from the harsh winter cold in the region.
“Without a doubt, the ‘Tawja’ housing project can be considered the most remarkable volunteer-driven endeavor in the quake-affected villages since the tragedy,” said Oussama Quiferda, Deputy Chairman of the “Faailkhair Foundation,” to Hespress Ar.
Quiferda explained the choice of the name “Tawja,” meaning family, as stemming from its connotations of unity, solidarity, and more.
The idea for the “Tawja” residential project emerged after a thorough assessment of the critical issues facing most quake-affected villages, particularly in terms of haphazard tent placement, lack of sanitation, and more.
The foundation decided to establish an organized residential complex that respects the dignity of its residents and provides essential facilities.
The project was initiated as the winter season approached, as these areas are known to receive heavy snowfall. The construction materials used in the composite houses provide insulation against both cold and heat.
The project consists of five composite housing units, each containing six rooms, with an area of 12 square meters each.
Beyond providing housing units, the foundation equipped each room with furnishings and a private kitchen, as well as air heaters and kitchenware.
Inside the residential complex, 13 bathrooms were established, all equipped with hot water. A 72-square-meter mosque, fully furnished and equipped with sound systems, was constructed.
There are also spaces designated for children and a separate area for women focused on literacy programs. The project includes an area for the production of argan oil, which serves as an income-generating source.
Quiferda mentioned that the foundation also addressed the issue of livestock housing, which was a common problem in the affected villages. A modern communal livestock enclosure, spanning 70 square meters, was established.
Quiferda pointed out that many residents in the affected villages had to sell their livestock at extremely low prices immediately after the quake due to the lack of suitable shelter and fodder.
According to Quiferda, the volunteer project is an extension of a series of relief efforts carried out by the “Faailkhair Foundation” since the quake disaster. The foundation organized five caravans daily to reach the twenty most affected villages in the Taroudant region.
Initially, the assistance provided consisted of food items and mattresses, followed by the distribution of tents, toilets, and other facilities, including mosques and kitchens. In total, 250 tents were distributed.
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