Ait Hkim is one of the stunning valleys in the heart of the high Atlas Mountains; situated at 1600m .There are a set of scattering Berber villages totally inhabited by Berber communities whose main works are farming and livestock.
Childreach Int and Travel Link have initiated an educational centre in 2013, through a succession of volunteering groups taking part in various building stages. The centre has currently been open (still needs power and pipe water), benefits a great number of children and women.
You will need a day journey to reach this spectacular valley with a Short driving detour from Tichka road (Road connecting Marrakech to Ouarzazate) to get to Ait Chraa village, whose inhabitants will warmly receive you and let you know about their simple way of life .
The objectives of Tighratine village centre :
Providing childreen of this rural enviromnet with a school centre of quality so as to reduce their encoutred difficulties
Encouraging integrated developement in favour of rural women.
Preserving the cultural and artistic heritage of this rural environment.
Prroviding the opportunityfor targeted population to get rid of isolation and ignorance
Raissing issues of health, education and environment protection.
Support development and upgrading local fair trade.
Statistics
Brief summary of work carried out & which year(s) the project work took place: |
1- Opening date: February 02, 2014. 2- Completion of work: Interior and exterior painting, electricity and plumbing, floor tile, waterproofing and exterior enclosure. 3 Participation of Big Built Morocco:03 Groups |
Number of children directly impacted/ number of indirect beneficiaries: |
Current statistics: 1- Year school: 2013/2014: 64 2- Year school: 2014/2015: 30 3- Year school: 2015/2016: 24 4- Year school: 2016/2017: 30 |
Any current statistics/ ranking information/ achievements of the centre/pupils: |
Improvement of learning ability. Smooth school to primary school. Easy access to primary school. |