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Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Princess Lalla Khadija launched the “Ramadan 1446” solidarity initiative on Monday in Rabat.
They marked the start of a program that provides essential food supplies to one million families, around five million people, during the holy month.
For over 25 years, this initiative has stood as a gesture of support for vulnerable communities. It reflects Morocco’s deep-rooted values of compassion and solidarity, ensuring that those in need receive assistance at a crucial time of the year.
With a budget of MAD 330 million ($33 million), this year’s operations saw the distribution of 34,280 tons of food.
The aid includes staples such as flour, milk, rice, oil, sugar, tomato concentrate, pasta, lentils, and tea.
The program prioritizes widows, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities, many of whom face difficulties in securing daily necessities.
Most of the beneficiaries, which represent 74%, live in rural areas. The program reaches 1,054 municipalities across the country, ensuring that aid extends beyond urban centers.
For the first time, authorities have used the Unified Social Registry, a system designed to assess families’ socio-economic conditions, to update the list of recipients.
The Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs also chipped in financially, which aligns with the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity’s broader efforts to assist those in need.
Thousands of volunteers and social workers help distribute the aid, while local and regional committees oversee the process to ensure fair and efficient delivery.
Several national institutions, including the Royal Armed Forces, the Royal Gendarmerie, and the Ministry of Agriculture, contributed to this noble effort.
The Ministry of Health and the National Office for Food Safety monitor the quality of the food supplies to ensure they meet safety standards.
During the launch event, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Princess Lalla Khadija personally handed food baskets to 20 beneficiaries. Their presence brought a personal touch to the initiative, reinforcing the spirit of solidarity that defines the holy month.
Source: Morocco word news
