HAF News Archive

Buy a Moroccan Market Basket to Celebrate Earth Day!

April 15, 2008

Celebrate this Earth Day (Tuesday, April 22nd) by purchasing a Moroccan market basket through HAF's newest partner Jeanne Beatrice Market Baskets. Laura Benson started the company as a way to promote an environmentally-friendly alternative to paper and plastic grocery bags. more...

Calling all Returned Peace Corps Volunteers

March 13, 2008

HAF is excited to announce that it was selected to be a member group of the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA). Founded by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) in 2000, HAF is committed to actively engaging the RPCV community as a way of helping others to keep alive their connection to Morocco and offer them a unique way to stay involved - with their time, ideas, and resources. more...

HAF Launches Two New Partnerships

February 24, 2008

The High Atlas Foundation is excited to announce partnerships with GlobalGiving, and with Elizabeth Letts and Ali Alalou, authors of the newly released children's book The Butter Man. more...

Taking a Moment to Catch Our Breath

February 06, 2008

The High Atlas Foundation has had a busy past few months. As the first Country Director, I have had the opportunity to meet with HAF’s many partners and friends here in Morocco. The response has been amazing – everyone from local community members to government officials, from Peace Corps Volunteers and Fulbright Scholars to American expats, and from local associations and international NGOs want to get involved with HAF and become a part of the vision for community development we have for Morocco. more...

HAF Hires First Country Director

November 01, 2007

The High Atlas Foundation is pleased to announce that Kate McLetchie has been hired as its first Country Director. Kate is based in Rabat and oversees HAF's projects, partnerships, and operations in-country. more...

High Atlas Foundation’s Third Annual Reception a Smashing Success

October 10, 2007

On the evening of September 27th the High Atlas Foundation held its third annual reception at the French Institute Alliance Française. Ambassador Richard Holbrooke was honored for his many contributions to Peace Corps and to international development. more...

Join HAF this Summer for NYC Happy Hours

July 14, 2007

The High Atlas Foundation is excited to invite you to several Happy Hours during the upcoming summer months! more...

Ambassador Mekouar Hosts Reception for HAF on June 8th

June 14, 2007

On Friday, June 8th the High Atlas Foundation held its second annual gathering at the home of Morocco’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Aziz Mekouar. more...

DC Happy Hour Raises Emergency Aid for Remote Villages Deep in High Atlas Mountains

March 04, 2007

On February 9th HAF hosted a "Friend-raiser" at Marrakesh Palace in Washington, D.C. Over seventy people attended, including Moroccan Ambassador to the U.S., His Excellency Aziz Mekouar, embassy staff, former Peace Corps Volunteers, supporters, and new friends. more...

Upcoming Happy Hours in NYC and DC

January 16, 2007

HAF will be hosting Happy Hours in the upcoming weeks in both New York City and in Washington, DC.  Come meet HAF Board Members and other people who are interested in making a difference for Morocco. more...