Goals & Causes

What We Do At RC

RC's objectives revolve around the three-prongs of sustainable development: collaborative projects & programs (economic/environmental/social), training & development (social), and hosting community engagement activities for exchange programs (socio-cultural). If you are interested in learning more about our projects, how you or your association can partner with us, and/or how you can support our mission, feel free to contact us at ejohnson@resilientcommunitiesngo.org

Training & Development Equipping the youth with the necessary skills to drive sustainable change in their communities.
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Community Engagement Initiatives & collaborative activities that connect exchange students with local cultures and traditions
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Collaborative Projects Empowering interns to drive community change through hands-on workshops and pilot initiatives.
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Volunteer Groups Impactful volunteer groups, fostering Global Collaboration, Sustainable change & Empowering communities
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Project Areas

Collaborative Projects & Programs

University of Southern California

AGENTS OF CHANGE

Since 2016, Resilient Communities has collaborated with the University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (UC CEAS) to establish capstone projects for senior engineering students. Under our guidance, these students conduct research and design projects, aiding in the development of pilot projects with Cadi Ayyad University’s National Center for Studies and Research on Water and Energy (CNEREE) in Marrakech. Furthermore, our internship program empowers interns to create workshops and projects with our support, fostering the belief that anyone can be an "agent of change" in their community given the appropriate resources and assistance.

Creative Solutions for Environmental Issues in Morocco and the Mediterranean Region

Methane Gas Capping System for Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Tassdert Solar Panels

Trash and Methane Gas Powered Pottery Kiln

Waste Management and Separating Facility

Project Areas

Community Engagement Activities

University of Southern California

EXCHANGING CULTURES

Resilient Communities offers multiple community activities with local associations and organizations in Tameslouht for exchange student groups in Morocco such as AMIDEAST, Center for Language and Culture in Marrakech, and Morocco Exchange. Activities have taken place with local associations at the Youth Center and the well-known Fiers et Forts Centre. Within the community, we offer students to visit a local family and eat a home cooked meal with them. Then we take to the streets by placing, planting, and painting pots with our engaging the Zwin-Up activity!

Ensuring Safety and Security : Rebuilding a Well in Tassdert

Neighborhood Zwin-Up Activity

Youth Center and Sports Center Activities

Youth House Activities With Fiers et Forts

Project Areas

Training & Development

University of Southern California

EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING

Resilient Communities believes that social development is the cornerstone of building stronger communities for the future. An educated and empowered public has the potential to set in motion anything they can dream of. Often, youth need mentors to guide them and resources to help get them started. Resilient Communities, alongside our amazing partner associations, help empower communities by offering seminars, workshops, and trainings for youth and local associations. Our Workshop Packages are offered in-person or virtually and in English, French, or Moroccan Arabic (Darija). Materials we provide are Facilitator and Participant Manuals, and Presentation Slides.

Body Language Workshop

Communication and Body Language

Community Cleanup Workshop

CV workshop

Delivering an Elevator Pitch Workshop

Design & Master Planning Workshop

Design Thinking

Entrepreneurship Lessons

Environmental Awareness and Project Design Management Workshop

Girl's Empowerment

Goal Setting and Exchange

Green Infrastructure Site planning

Group Management Workshop

Healthy Eating Workshop

Interview Workshop

Library and Garden Design

Library and Garden Design Workshop

Life Skills & Culture Camp

Life Skills Resources

Long-Form Interview Workshop

Meditation and Mindfulness Workshop

Native Gardening Workshop

Participatory Approach to community development

Participatory Approaches to Community Development Workshop

Project Design & Management Workshops

Project Design Management Trainings

Project Sustainability

Proposal & Campaign Development

Recognizing internalized misogyny

Risk-taking for women

Risk-Taking for Women Workshop

Rocket Mass Heater

Seed Sustainability Workshop

Special Needs Awareness Workshop

Sustainability Checklist Workshop

The Business Model Canvas Workshop

Time Management and Eisenhower Matrix

Vocational Skills

WM Education Workshop

Workshop Development

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Volunteer Groups

University of Southern California
BUILD YOUR OWN TRIP
Customize your volunteer group trip to Morocco with our flexible itinerary options, perfect for faculty-led or independent groups. Whether you're looking to immerse in local culture, engage in community service, or explore Morocco’s diverse landscapes, you can build your own itinerary to fit your group's goals. Choose from a range of activities, from cultural exchanges and educational workshops to hands-on community projects, all designed to create a meaningful and impactful experience.

Beach Clean-Up Initiative

Bus Rides

Community Garden Project

Cultural Exchange Program

Hotel Stays

Outdoor Activities

Restaurant Meals

Toubkal Camping

Youth Empowerment Workshops

Partners & Collaborators

Our Past Partners