165, Bd Abdelmoumen, Imm B, 3éme Etage, N 6, Casablanca 20360, Morocco
Casablanca
Morocco
- Democracy and community development
Our mission is to train and educate younger generations to become responsible, effective and active citizens committed to democratic principles.
Our vision is Morocco as a democratic society of responsible citizens guaranteeing the key attributes of good governance especially participation, responsibility, accountability and responsiveness to the needs of the people.
Our Objectives:
- Education of citizens for active participation and contribution to the development of an open democratic society;
- Promotion of education in the field of democracy, civic society, human rights and good governance;
- The promotion of an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy and with high level of participation in decision- making processes.
- Encouraging initiatives of the citizens and empowering women and youth.
MCCE cultivates grant-based partnerships and has worked on several important projects and programs such as: Project Citizen, Foundations of Democracy, The Civic Education Partnership Initiative (CEPI), Supporting the Engagement of Civil Society in Morocco’s 2009 Elections, CIVITAS Regional Institute (CRI), Morocco MEPI Alumni Local Chapter, Engaging Civil Siciety and Youth in Public Policy Dialogue in North Africa (a UNDEF-fanded project), Access Microscholarship Program, Global Awareness and Civic Education Exchange Program …
MCCE has significant leadership and staff development potential, as well as on-the-ground experience with a demonstrated capacity to conduct conferences, implement training workshops, and host international events as well as smaller delegations, including visiting teams of US congressional staffers, civic education experts, and exchange groups of teachers and administrators from the MENA region, Europe, the U.S. and Canada. MCCE’s activities are regularly featured in local, national and international media including major Arabic and French newspapers, television programmes, and radio broadcasts.
By joining the Anna Lindh Foundation, the Moroccan Center for Civic Education would like to participate in the networks' programs and activities and take part in the faoundation's efforts to promote interculgtural dialogue in the region.