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| Association des Guides de Fes | |
|---|---|
| Name | Association des Guides de Fes |
| Founded | c. 1950s |
| Headquarters | Fes, Morocco |
| Country | Morocco |
| Affiliation | Fédération Nationale des Guides du Maroc |
Association des Guides de Fes The Association des Guides de Fes is a Moroccan girls' Guiding organization based in Fes that participates in regional and national youth movements. It operates within networks tied to the Fédération Nationale des Guides du Maroc and collaborates with local chapters, municipal bodies in Fes el-Bali, and cultural institutions such as the Al Quaraouiyine University and the Dar Batha Museum. The association engages with international partners connected to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and interacts with NGOs linked to the United Nations and the European Union delegation in Morocco.
The association traces roots to mid-20th century Guiding initiatives influenced by movements in France, Spain, and United Kingdom colonies and protectorates. Early contacts involved leaders from Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakesh and exchanges with delegations from Tunisia and Algeria. During the post-colonial period it engaged with national reforms alongside figures connected to the Istiqlal Party and cultural revival in Fes. It participated in national jamborees aligned with events in Rabat and international gatherings such as conferences associated with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and bilateral programs with France's Fédération du Scoutisme Français. Historical milestones include partnership projects during the reign of Mohammed V and development initiatives that paralleled urban programs in Tangier and rural outreach near Chefchaouen.
The association is organized into local units operating within neighborhoods like Fes el-Jdid and districts near the Royal Palace of Fes. Governance involves an executive committee that liaises with the Fédération Nationale des Guides du Maroc, municipal councils of Fes, and civic bodies such as the King Mohammed VI Foundation for Social Works. Committees mirror structures used by organizations like Scouts et Guides de France and maintain reporting relationships with regional offices in Meknes and Taza. Administrative roles interface with educational institutions including the Ministry of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research (Morocco) and cultural partners such as the UNESCO office in Rabat.
Programming emphasizes outdoor skills, cultural heritage, and civic engagement. Activities often take place at historic sites like the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Chouara Tannery area, and the Medersa al-Attarine, and include collaborations with museums such as the Institut National des Beaux-Arts. The association runs summer camps resembling formats used by World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts member organizations, training models inspired by Scouting Nederland and program exchanges echoing those of Girlguiding UK and the American Girl Scouts. Projects integrate traditional crafts from Fez ceramics artisans, agricultural visits near Zerhoun Mountains, and conservation initiatives similar to those of BirdLife International and IUCN affiliates.
Members range from children to young adults drawn from neighborhoods across Fes and surrounding provinces such as Sefrou and Imouzzer Kandar. Demographic patterns reflect urban and peri-urban populations, with recruitment events coordinated with schools like École Normale Supérieure de Fès and community centers linked to Fondation Hassan II. The association records participation by families connected to professional sectors including academics from Al Quaraouiyine University, artisans associated with Fez pottery, and employees of local hospitals like Hôpital Hassan II (Fès).
Leader training follows curricula comparable to those used by World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts affiliates and includes modules on first aid paralleling standards from the Red Cross and leadership practices reminiscent of UNICEF youth empowerment programs. Trainers have participated in workshops offered by organizations such as the British Council and development NGOs like Oxfam and CARE International. Exchanges and seminars have involved partnerships with scout and guide movements in Portugal, Spain, and Belgium, and leadership certification aligns with regional youth policies promulgated by the African Union and Moroccan ministries based in Rabat.
Outreach efforts target heritage preservation, public health, and social inclusion, coordinating with entities such as the Ministry of Health (Morocco), local branches of UN Women, and municipal heritage offices of Fes. Initiatives have included public-cleanup drives near the Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II, literacy campaigns linked to libraries modeled after projects of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and awareness programs on water conservation in cooperation with environmental NGOs like Greenpeace partners and regional offices of UNESCO. The association has also worked with charitable foundations such as Fondation OCP and local cooperatives in medieval medina neighborhoods.
Recognition has come from municipal authorities of Fes and national bodies including awards associated with the King Mohammed VI Prize culture and civil society acknowledgments. The association's projects have been highlighted in regional media outlets and cited in collaborative reports with organizations like the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme for youth development and cultural heritage preservation programs. International exchanges have led to commendations from partners similar to Girlguiding UK and recognition at regional forums hosted by the Arab League and African Union.
Category:Organisations based in Fes Category:Scouting and Guiding in Morocco