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1 Million Fruit TreesWith a goal of Towards its 1 Million tree goal, HAF planted 329,800. with communities in 6 Moroccan provinces, generating transformational benefits as the trees mature for approximately 2,500 rural families.

Gender PerspectivesHAF incorporates gender perspectives during the entire project cycles; please visit HAF’s community project on GlobalGiving to profoundly benefit 610 women and girls.

Clean Drinking WaterHAF implemented 11 village clean drinking water systems in Morocco, significantly reducing water-borne diseases and infant mortality among 3,000 people.

HAF’s Moroccan Film Festival in New York City, 2010 and 2011 (Nov. 18-19)HAF events strengthen ties between the U.S. and Morocco and build partnerships to implement human development projects.

U.S. Ambassador Thomas and Nancy Riley host a reception for HAF and its partners in Rabat with HRH Princess Lalla Meryem, H.E. André Azoulay, and government and civil leaders, 2008

Community Tree ProjectHAF’s community tree projects include fruit varieties that do not require pesticides and build the technical skills of farmers.

1 Million Fruit Trees

With a goal of Towards its 1 Million tree goal, HAF planted 329,800. with communities in 6 Moroccan provinces, generating transformational benefits as the trees mature for approximately 2,500 rural families.

Gender Perspectives

HAF incorporates gender perspectives during the entire project cycles; please visit HAF’s community project on GlobalGiving to profoundly benefit 610 women and girls.

Clean Drinking Water

HAF implemented 11 village clean drinking water systems in Morocco, significantly reducing water-borne diseases and infant mortality among 3,000 people.

HAF’s Moroccan Film Festival in New York City, 2010 and 2011 (Nov. 18-19)

HAF events strengthen ties between the U.S. and Morocco and build partnerships to implement human development projects.

U.S. Ambassador Thomas and Nancy Riley host a reception for HAF and its partners in Rabat with HRH Princess Lalla Meryem, H.E. André Azoulay, and government and civil leaders, 2008

Community Tree Project

HAF’s community tree projects include fruit varieties that do not require pesticides and build the technical skills of farmers.

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Welcome to the High Atlas Foundation

Friday, 23 September 2011 10:15

The over-arching purpose of the High Atlas Foundation is grassroots development in predominantly rural disadvantaged communities in Morocco. HAF was founded in 2000 by former Peace Corps Volunteers as a way to build upon the relationships and knowledge gained during their years of service for the continued benefit of the Moroccan people. HAF is a U.S. 501(c)(3) organization and a Moroccan association, and since 2011 has Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

HAF's Mission and Approach

Friday, 23 September 2011 10:30

HAF works to establish development projects in different parts of Morocco that local communities design and manage, and that are in partnership with government and non-government agencies. HAF uses a participatory development approach that includes beneficiaries as active partners in every step of the development process - from prioritizing development goals to project implementation and management to monitoring and evaluation.

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HAF Projects

Nursery of 50,000 walnut and cherry trees

Clean drinking water for 1,250 rural Moroccans

Cooperative benefiting 610 women and girls

Participatory training with students from Hassan II University

Kate Jeans-Gail and Tom Tolen (RPCVs) Tree Nursery Memorials

Olive tree planting and irrigation with 200 families near Tafraoute

Integrating tree planting, irrigation and potable water for 3,500 people

1 Million Tree Campaign

The 1 Million Tree Campaign increases family incomes multiple-fold while also preventing erosion and desertification. HAF and its partners will plant the 1 millionth tree January 16th, 2014. Over 10 years, we estimate to have helped 50,000 people make the step out of poverty. The project is poised to continue indefinitely, at an accelerated pace, with 500,000 young trees expected to be planted in 2014 alone. Please join us.