In 2018, we opened a library in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

The library in Morocco being organized by language (French, Arabic, and English), reading level, and genre.

Zoha and Hannah cataloging books in the library in Morocco.

Zoha and Hannah with Board Members of the Atlas Cultural Foundation who will run the library during the school year. Organizing the library was a collaborative process.

Zoha and Hannah presenting about their non-profit to the local women’s group, who has started their own small business.

Hannah organizing books with local women.

Zoha and Hannah finishing the library catalog.

ACF board members and local volunteers labeling books based on genre and reading level.

Stunning views from the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

For two years, HER worked with the Atlas Cultural Foundation to build a community library in the village of Amezray, Morocco. The library holds custom-built bookshelves, desks, and chairs, over one thousand books in English, French, and Arabic, and a variety of art supplies. Led by four fully trained community leaders and teachers, the library will be utilized by three local schools as well as the village’s women’s group. The group hosts writing and reading workshops to empower local mothers and young women. Students who undergo tutoring programs led by the Atlas Cultural Foundation will also use the library resources to accelerate their learning and improve test scores.