The European Union has announced a EUR 5.7 Million funding program dedicated to NGOs to aid in reconstructing areas affected by the Al-Haouz earthquakes.
This funding is part of the “European Support for the Integrated Program for Reconstruction and General Upgrading of Disaster Areas (2024-2028),” these calls for proposals are funding opportunities issued by the European Union institutions awarded to third-party beneficiaries.
It focuses on rebuilding public infrastructure and providing financial support to eligible households for the reconstruction or rehabilitation of their homes, according to a statement from the European Commission..
It aims to promote an inclusive, community-based approach to post-earthquake reconstruction, encouraging the use of traditional building methods and ensuring local involvement in recovery efforts.
The initiative centers on two key goals covering safeguarding traditional building methods and strengthening community-led reconstruction.
The EU’s initiative targets public institutions, local authorities, NGOs, civil society organizations, cooperatives, and professional bodies. Interested organizations must apply by November 4, 2024.
It has been a year since the devastating earthquake that shook Morocco struck the province of Al Haouz. Nearly 3000 people died and more than 5,000 were injured as a result of the widespread destruction that followed. Many of the victims were buried under their collapsed homes.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake was the most powerful recorded in Morocco in over a century. The number of destroyed homes and local infrastructure in the region reached over 59,000 homes and at least 530 schools were damaged or destroyed.
Despite efforts to rebuild, with 1,000 new housing units delivered to displaced residents and many more under construction, many victims in remote areas are still staying in tents and makeshift houses, vulnerable to harsh winter weather and extreme conditions.