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The American Consul General in Casablanca, Marissa Scott, presided over the inauguration ceremony of the 53 Peace Corps volunteers in Beni Mellal. The volunteers have completed 10 weeks of intensive training and are now ready to begin their two-year mission in Morocco to promote peace and friendship. They will participate with local residents in the implementation of projects focused on youth development.
Consul General Marissa Scott said in her remarks: “Today is an important milestone for these 53 Peace Corps volunteers as they begin their two-year journey of service across Morocco. Through their hard work, cultural integration and interest in promoting peace and friendship, they will play an essential role in promoting mutual understanding between cultures and contribute to the development of Moroccan youth.
Mr. Abderrahman Bouhout, Director of Training at the Peace Corps in Morocco, opened the ceremony by congratulating the trainees for their dedication throughout the training period to learning the Moroccan spoken language and immersing themselves in Moroccan culture, which prepared them to work alongside the local population. population.
Peace Corps volunteers in Morocco represent a dynamic mix of American backgrounds, coming from states as diverse as California, New York, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia and North Carolina. These volunteers will work in different regions of Morocco, including Marrakech-Safi, Fès-Meknes, the Oriental region, Souss-Massa, Draa-Tafilalat and Beni Mellal-Khenifra.
Their work focuses on youth development initiatives where they collaborate with local youth centers to implement parallel activities aimed at improving English language skills, job training and community engagement. Through targeted activities and summer camps, these volunteers enable young Moroccans to develop the personal and social skills necessary for their success.
Morocco was one of the first countries to welcome Peace Corps volunteers in 1963, just two years after the organization was founded. Since then, more than 5,000 U.S. citizens have volunteered in Morocco, with the Kingdom remaining one of the most sought-after destinations for volunteers ages 21 to 60 representing diverse backgrounds across the United States.
