US charity donates $ 18,500 to Moroccan associations

US Charity "The American International Women Club of Casablanca", donated on Monday US$ 18,500 (185,000 DH) to 12 Moroccan associations active in children, family, and handicapped persons fields.

The organization, part of a network that "serves as a support network for American women living and working abroad and is particularly active in the fields of U.S. citizens' concerns, education, environmental protection, and women's and children's rights."

The largest donation (60,000 DH or US$ 6,000) went to the association of parents and friends of misadjusted children.

The US association, comprising 130 members representing 29 countries, has given during the last six years grants worth over 3.2 million DH (US$ 320,000) to various Moroccan associations.

"The American International Women Club of Casablanca" works to collect funds for local charity associations and promote development projects.