{"id":4619,"date":"2019-05-10T12:39:51","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T10:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highatlasfoundation.org\/?p=4619"},"modified":"2021-02-11T12:02:07","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T12:02:07","slug":"we-are-in-aboghlou-cooperative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress-haf.ddev.site\/we-are-in-aboghlou-cooperative\/","title":{"rendered":"We Are in Aboghlou Cooperative!"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Sanae Benaadim<\/em>
\nHAF Volunteer<\/em><\/p>\n

One month of my volunteer experience at the High Atlas Foundation has already passed!<\/p>\n

I had my second chance to accompany Amina El Hajjami, Director of Projects, to facilitate a workshop for 29 women of the Aboghlou Cooperative. This two-day workshop took place in the Ourika Valley, which is 30 kilometers outside of Marrakech. At the entrance of the cooperative, different products line the shelves, telling stories of the women\u2019s hard work.<\/p>\n

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The first day of the workshop entailed reviewing the definition of a cooperative and its seven principles: 1) optional membership open to all; 2) democratic management of a cooperative; 3) economic contribution of members; 4) self-management and autonomy; 5) cooperation between cooperatives; 6) commitment to society; and 7) training and information. Most participants\u2019 answers demonstrated a sufficient understanding of these concepts. To ensure comprehension, Amina used pictures of the cooperative\u2019s seven principles to help women have a clear vision and perception of the principles. She also conducted a practice training, which consisted of creating four groups. Each group included at least one woman with literacy skills to write. After 30 minutes, the four groups had a discussion together. The women showed that they are ambitious and aspire for better conditions to work productively. The following are some of their identified goals:<\/p>\n