King Mohammed visits Karam association for protection of children in safi

Morocco's King Mohammed VI who was accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, visited Friday the "Karam" association for the protection of children in precarious situation in Safi (350 km south of Rabat).

The sovereign heard explanations on the role and actions of the association, set up in 1997, with the aim to assist and give shelter to children in a precarious situation, protect homeless children and integrate them in society, fight illiteracy and support rural children.

The Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity provided "Karam" with computer, sport, kitchen and gardening equipment worth 240,263 Dirhams (US$ 22,850).

According to a survey conducted by the association in December 2001, children in precarious situation in the city of Safi are numbered at some 587.