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The High Atlas Foundation is a Moroccan association and a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2000 by former Peace Corps Volunteers committed to furthering sustainable development. HAF supports Moroccan communities to take action in implementing human development initiatives. HAF promotes organic agriculture, women\u2019s empowerment, youth development, education, and health. Since 2011, HAF has Consultancy Status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council.<\/p>\n
HAF is dedicated to local initiatives that community beneficiaries determine and manage:<\/p>\n
Sustainable agriculture:<\/b> Nurseries of fruit trees and wild medicinal plants, irrigation infrastructure and efficiency, organic certification, technical skills-building, carbon sequestration, and commercialization<\/p>\n
Education:<\/b>\u00a0School infrastructure, gardens, and environmental stewardship<\/p>\n
Health:<\/b>\u00a0Clean drinking water and waste management<\/p>\n
Women\u2019s and youth empowerment:<\/b>\u00a0Self-discovery, human rights, and cooperative development<\/p>\n
Capacity-building:<\/b>\u00a0
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1597746060811{padding-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”90px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1687438470919{padding-top: 30px !important;}”]Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 HAF Carbon Brochure 2023<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 Carbon Offsets Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 HAF Programs Update 2020-2021<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022 HAF Project Report Status: 2019-2020<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n