Geneva, September 28, 2023. The earthquake that struck the Marrakech region on September 8, 2023, was one of the most violent in Morocco’s history. The rural province of Al Haouz was hard hit, resulting in the loss of many lives and the destruction of entire villages.
In these difficult times, our international organizations: the International Observatory for Peace, Democracy and Human Rights (IOPDRH) and Promotion of Economic and Social Development (PDES) in Geneva, in collaboration with other international NGOs, are launching an appeal for donations to benefit the victims of this disaster.
We are appealing to the generosity of the local community, businesses, philanthropic organizations and all citizens of goodwill to support efforts to bring relief to the victims. Every donation, whatever its value to you, will help to alleviate the suffering of those who have lost everything.
By making a bank transfer to the: ACCOUNT WITH BANK AL-MAGHRIB (Moroccan National and Central Bank)
IBAN: MA64001810007800020110620318
SWIFT CODE : BKAMMAMR
Or visit the drop-off points for your in-kind donations: (See the list of needs on the campaign poster):
Basilique Notre Dame: Place de Cornavin, 1201 Geneva
Islamic Cultural Foundation of Geneva: Chemin Colladon 34, 1209 Geneva
La maison internationale des associations : Rue des Savoises 15, 1205 Genève
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the victims and their families
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First published in this link of The European Times.