About Us – Saada For Development
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Founded 2014 · Khouribga, Morocco

Building Lasting
Change

Together

A non-profit local development association dedicated to empowering individuals, nurturing communities, and fostering active citizenship across the Khouribga region.

2014
Year Founded
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Program Areas
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Institutional Partners
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Lives Impacted
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Saada Association community
10+
Years of community impact in Khouribga
Who We Are

A Community
Built on Purpose

Founded in 2014, Saada Association for Development is a non-profit organisation based in Khouribga, Morocco. We exist to develop individuals' personal and creative capacities, and to instil the values of volunteering and citizenship — so that every person can become an active, empowered member of society.

We work across social, environmental, cultural, and educational domains, running innovative programs that serve children, women, youth, and families throughout the Khouribga province.

Volunteering & Citizenship
Education & Training
Culture & Arts
Environmental Care
Women Empowerment
Children & Youth
Our Purpose

Mission & Vision

Two guiding principles that shape everything we do — from our daily workshops to our long-term community development strategy.

Our Mission

To develop individuals' personal and creative abilities and instil in them the values of volunteering and citizenship, so that every member of our community becomes an active contributor to society. We empower people through education, culture, and social engagement — creating lasting, meaningful change that ripples outward from Khouribga.

Mission Statement

Our Vision

A society where happiness is created through giving — where civic responsibility, creativity, and solidarity are the foundation of every community. We envision a Khouribga where every individual, regardless of background, has access to the opportunities, skills, and support they need to thrive and contribute.

Vision Statement
What We Do

Our Program Areas

Six interconnected domains where Saada creates tangible, lasting impact for the people of Khouribga.

Education & Training

Language workshops (Arabic, French, English), reading clubs, calligraphy art, digital design, robotics, programming, and professional skill-building sessions at our headquarters.

Children & Youth

Summer camps for 80+ children annually, children's rights advocacy, sports programs that build bridges and break barriers, and recreational green-space development across Khouribga.

Women Empowerment

Sewing, crochet, digital embroidery, and handicraft workshops that build vocational skills, foster economic independence, and celebrate Moroccan women's creativity and artistry.

Culture & Arts

Calligraphy art beautification of preschool centers, cultural visits, artistic expression workshops, and active participation in regional cultural events and civil society conferences.

البيئة

Green-space creation and children's playground development, environmental education programs, clean-up campaigns, and sustainable community development initiatives across the province.

Social & Disability Inclusion

Advocacy for disability rights, socio-economic empowerment programs, partnerships with national institutions (CNSS, ANAPEC, INDH), and community solidarity campaigns for vulnerable populations.

Recent Activities

Our Work in Action

A snapshot of recent programs, events, and milestones that reflect our commitment to community development.

Children's Rights

First Regional Conference on Public Family Policy

At the invitation of the Ministry of Solidarity, Saada represented civil society at the First Regional Conference on Public Family Policy — advocating for children's rights and social protection across the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region.

البيئة

Green Space & Children's Playground

Designed and equipped a public green space with a children's playground, creating a safe and stimulating recreational environment for families in Khouribga's Quartier SAADA.

Education

Robotics & Programming Workshops

Launched robotics and programming workshops for youth as part of the association's commitment to digital literacy and future-ready skills in underserved communities.

دوي الاحتياجات الخاصة

Sport: Building Bridges & Breaking Barriers

On International Day of Sport, Saada organised a special sporting event celebrating inclusion and equality — bringing together youth with and without disabilities to share in physical activity and community spirit.

Culture

Summer Camp in Lixus — 80 Children

In partnership with two other associations, Saada organised a 10-day summer camp for 80 children from Khouribga, Hattan, Lamfassis, and Boujaad — featuring sports, arts, cultural visits, and swimming.

Partnerships

Strengthening Civil Society Partnerships

Saada's president participated in a high-level forum on the role of partnerships in civil society, representing the association's model of collaborative, community-driven development.

Our Impact

Ten Years of
Community Change

Since 2014, Saada has been quietly but consistently building a stronger, more empowered Khouribga — one program, one family, one child at a time.

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Watch Our Story

See the Impact
We Create

Watch this short film to understand why Saada exists, who we serve, and what drives our volunteers and team to show up every single day for the communities of Khouribga.

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Our Partners

Join the Movement

Be Part of
Something Bigger

Whether you want to volunteer your time, support our programs, or simply spread the word — there is a place for you in the Saada family. Happiness doesn't result from what we get, but from what we give.

N°20, Quartier SAADA 1, Khouribga