Jawaher strengthens child protection drive in Morocco

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of the Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF), and UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, has launched two initiatives in the Kingdom of Morocco to strengthen child protection frameworks and empower local communities. Led by KSQF, these projects aim to create safe and supportive environments for children facing social hardships, including refugee and migrant children, in a country that hosts refugees and asylum seekers from around 64 nations.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Launched in 2024, KSQF aims to protect and empower children affected by poverty, conflict, and natural disasters worldwide. It works to ensure their fundamental rights and provide support through community awareness programmes, protection initiatives, and global strategic partnerships. The Foundation also seeks to reduce the risks of exploitation, child labour, and child trafficking in cooperation with local and international humanitarian organizations.

The first project, funded by KSQF and executed by the Fondation Amane pour la Protection de l'Enfance (FAPE), aims to strengthen local child protection systems in the Sous-Massa region, while the second initiative, jointly funded with The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), will be implemented by Bayti Association across the nation's major urban centres.

These initiatives embody KSQF's long-term vision, mirroring the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE's commitment, to championing social stability and sustainable development for children in vulnerable environments.