{"id":20350,"date":"2021-03-05T18:08:03","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T18:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highatlasfoundation.org\/?p=20350"},"modified":"2021-04-15T14:27:14","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T14:27:14","slug":"fenelec-renewable-energy-in-a-moroccan-jewish-community-managed-nursery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/fenelec-renewable-energy-in-a-moroccan-jewish-community-managed-nursery\/","title":{"rendered":"FENELEC: Renewable Energy in a Moroccan Jewish Community-Managed Nursery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Solar Water Pumping System at the Akrich Nursery.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kHUi2cFvVmY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Kaoutar Ait Lahaj<br \/>\nSocial Media Program Coordinator<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center !important;\" align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"main-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i.postimg.cc\/FKJTp9mp\/rachid.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Sunday, February 20, 2021, the High Atlas Foundation inaugurated the solar water pumping system at our Akrich nursery.<br \/>\nWe are grateful to our partner FENELEC for donating the system and for their commitment\u00a0 to promoting renewable energy solutions in Morocco.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>On February 28, 2021, the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) inaugurated an eco-friendly, solar energy water system for irrigation at the Akrich Nursery. HAF inaugurated the pump alongside the National Federation of Electricity, Electronics, and Renewable Energies (<a href=\"https:\/\/fenelec.com\/\">FENELEC<\/a>) near the town of Tameslouht in the Al Haouz Province. Akrich, one of HAF\u2019s 12 organic fruit tree nurseries, was constructed on land that was provided by the local Moroccan Jewish community.<\/p>\n<p>This nursery grows 35,000 seeds every year since 2012 that will, upon maturation, be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highatlasfoundation.org\/haf-celebrates-tree-planting-day-2021-with-the-people-of-morocco\/\">distributed<\/a> to farming communities, schools, and women\u2019s associations around Morocco as part of HAF\u2019s initiative to plant <a href=\"https:\/\/highatlasfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/The-Case-to-Plant-10-Million-Trees-Annually-in-Morocco.pdf\">millions of trees<\/a> for increased environmental awareness, sustainable agriculture efforts, and economic empowerment.<\/p>\n<p>The event started with a welcoming word from HAF president Dr. Yossef Ben-Meir. He welcomed each guest, recognizing that though they may come from different cultures and communities, they share the same love for Morocco and the same interest in planting trees. The event attendees were then invited on a tour of the grounds, allowing them to have a clearer picture of how this community-led nursery has an impact on the surrounding community.<\/p>\n<p>After the tour, Moulay Hassan Aladlouni, HAF Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) Country Director, introduced the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highatlasfoundation.org\/haf-partnerships-essential-to-sustainable-development\/\">partners<\/a> who have made this project such a success. First and foremost was FENELEC\u2019s President, Mr. Ali El Harti. We are grateful to our partner FENELEC for donating the system and for their commitment to promoting renewable energies in Morocco. He also extended HAF\u2019s gratitude to USAID and the F2F <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highatlasfoundation.org\/an-illuminating-farmer-to-farmer-story-in-morocco\/\">program<\/a> for sending US experts to Morocco to help farmers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highatlasfoundation.org\/cathartic-returns-to-morocco-mark-apel-from-peace-corps-to-farmer-to-farmer\/\">overcome problems<\/a> that they face in agriculture around Morocco. Next, he recognized HAF\u2019s partnerships with Moroccan institutions such as the Ministry of Water and Forests, the Ministry of Education that support the High Atlas foundation to be actively involved in achieving Morocco\u2019s vision.<\/p>\n<p>Hajiba Boumasmar, HAF Program Coordinator spoke next, emphasizing the importance of trees both as an action to fight climate change and as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highatlasfoundation.org\/bringing-poverty-to-heel\/\">opportunity<\/a> that creates a source of income, independence, and job opportunities in marginalized communities. She also introduced HAF\u2019s recent nursery opening in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highatlasfoundation.org\/moroccos-multiculturalism-for-sustainable-development\/\">Ouarzazate<\/a>. This nursery is HAF\u2019s 12th community-managed nursery; it was also created in a partnership with the Moroccan Jewish Community. Hajiba finished her speech by noting that \u201cprojects like these nurseries are the ones that continue to exist and serve as an investment toward the next generation even after one\u2019s death.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center !important;\" align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-20355 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highatlasfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inaugurating-the-Solar-Pump-High-Atlas-Foundation-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inaugurating-the-Solar-Pump-High-Atlas-Foundation-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inaugurating-the-Solar-Pump-High-Atlas-Foundation-500x285.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inaugurating-the-Solar-Pump-High-Atlas-Foundation-270x155.jpg 270w, https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inaugurating-the-Solar-Pump-High-Atlas-Foundation-600x341.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inaugurating-the-Solar-Pump-High-Atlas-Foundation.jpg 752w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trees types that were distributed during the event in the Akrish nursery<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Inaugurating the Solar Pump<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Yossef Ben-Meir, FENELEC\u2019s President, Mr. Ali El Harti, and the representative of the Moroccan Jewish Communities in Akrich celebrated the inauguration of the solar water pumping system together, pushing the start button for the first time. All of the partners and the individuals that contributed to this project were invited to join in a group photo to mark the occasion.<\/p>\n<p>The picture was followed by a breakfast that was organized to serve as an opportunity to share food and discussions among the guests, HAF staff, FENELEC staff, the representatives of the Wilaya of Marrakech- Safi, and members of the Moroccan Jewish Community.<\/p>\n<p>During breakfast, Dr. Yossef Ben-Meirspoke again about the importance of community and partnership in interfaith <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highatlasfoundation.org\/haf-proposals-that-integrate-interfaith-multiculturalism-and-development\/\">initiatives<\/a>. His speech consisted of words of gratitude and appreciation toward all the attendees. He recognized HAF\u2019s partners for their commitment and engagement in all the processes of the project as well as their willingness to collaborate and engage in turning future projects into reality. The core of his speech highlighted the unity of Moroccans, regardless of their culture and beliefs, and their interest in a common goal which is a leading Morocco. The speech ended with an agreement between the speakers and attendees that \u201cWe are all siblings; we are all Moroccan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As the event came to a close, Dr. Ben-Meir gifted all the partners with small carpets. These gifts served as a symbolic thank you while also celebrating the products of a Women Cooperative in Akrich that was created in partnership with HAF as part of our women\u2019s empowerment <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highatlasfoundation.org\/womens-empowerment-growing-seeds-of-self-discovery-in-morocco\/\">initiatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As a final gesture of gratitude for interfaith and multicultural projects, HAF distributed 6,000 trees to farmers who came from the local village as support and encouraged them to start planting fruit trees as a means of economic empowerment. The HAF team also planted a tree in the name of Mr. Ali El Harti\u2019s father as a way of showing gratitude towards Mr. El Harti and FENELEC\u2019s support.<\/p>\n<p>To read more about our events through the eyes of the Moroccan Media, Please visit the following links:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.20minutes.ma\/society\/51211.html\">Marrakesh\u2026 Distribution of trees to a group of farmers as part of a general implementation process, with the inauguration of a new irrigation system in Akreich.<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alwataniapress.ma\/news-75474.html#.YD0pThcXqMA.facebook\">Distribution of fruit trees to a group of farmers in the region of Marrakech-Al Haouz within the framework of a large afforestation process, with the inauguration of a new irrigation system in Akrich<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/laracheinfo.com\/1281446.html\">Distribution of trees to a group of farmers as part of a general implementation process<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/raidat.net\/?p=16431\">Distribution of fruit trees to a group of farmers in the Marrakech region<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/mapecology.ma\/regions\/al-haouz-fondation-haut-atlas-inaugure-systeme-dirrigation-solaire-pepiniere-dakrich\/\">AL-HAOUZ : LA FONDATION DU HAUT ATLAS INAUGURE LE SYST\u00c8ME D\u2019IRRIGATION SOLAIRE DANS LA P\u00c9PINI\u00c8RE D\u2019AKRICH<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/alyakine.com\/%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%B9-%D8%A3%D8%B4%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AD\/\">\u062a\u0648\u0632\u064a\u0639 \u0623\u0634\u062c\u0627\u0631 \u0645\u062b\u0645\u0631\u0629 \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u0645\u062c\u0645\u0648\u0639\u0629 \u0645\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0644\u0627\u062d\u064a\u0646 \u0628\u0625\u0642\u0644\u064a\u0645 \u0645\u0631\u0627\u0643\u0634- \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0648\u0632<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/klamkom.com\/%d9%85%d8%a4%d8%b3%d8%b3%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d8%b7%d9%84%d8%b3-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%83%d8%a8%d9%8a%d8%b1-%d8%aa%d8%af%d8%b4%d9%86-%d8%a3%d9%88%d9%84-%d9%86%d8%b8%d8%a7%d9%85-%d9%84%d9%84%d8%b1%d9%8a\/\">\u0645\u0624\u0633\u0633\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0637\u0644\u0633 \u0627\u0644\u0643\u0628\u064a\u0631 \u062a\u062f\u0634\u0646 \u0623\u0648\u0644 \u0646\u0638\u0627\u0645 \u0644\u0644\u0631\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0634\u0645\u0633\u064a<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaoutar Ait Lahaj Social Media Program Coordinator On Sunday, February 20, 2021, the High Atlas Foundation inaugurated the solar water pumping system at our Akrich nursery. We are grateful to our partner FENELEC for donating the system and for their commitment\u00a0 to promoting renewable energy solutions in Morocco.\u00a0 On February 28, 2021, the High Atlas<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":20355,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[54,103,115],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inaugurating-the-Solar-Pump-High-Atlas-Foundation.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20350"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20350"}],"version-history":[{"count":41,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20350\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20807,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20350\/revisions\/20807"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20355"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20350"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20350"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20350"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}