Saturday, April 19, 2008

Moroccan support for education of disabled children

On SWednesday the Ministry of Social Development, Family and Solidarity, signed a 1.3Mn USD partnership agreement with associations working in the field of education to support disabled children from poor families. The initiative is to benefit some 1,301 children, including 467 girls and 834 boys. It includes 43 specialized centres spread over Morocco’s different regions.

Under these agreements the Ministry commits to bear the costs of education for disabled children from needy families during 2007-2008 school year.

Speaking on this occasion, Minister of Social Development, Family and Solidarity, Nouzha Skalli, said that the signed agreements aim at ensuring more suitable education and rehabilitation for children with disabilities to guarantee their integration into society.


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