Over $8 million raised in anti-poverty solidarity week

Over usd 8 millions were raised in the week-long national solidarity week held in Morocco last October for the fight against poverty.

The week, which was organized in collaboration with the UN development program, was marked by the holding of several artistic, cultural and musical fund-raising shows whose proceeds will be used for the rehabilitation of charity houses and for the improvement of their services and performances.Solidarity pins, caps and T-shirts were sold in Moroccan pharmacies, banks and various charity centers at 5, 30 and 50 dirhams (one us dlr is about 9.29 dh).

The event aimed to promote public awareness on the importance of solidarity and incite Moroccans to contribute to the building a new culture favoring humanitarian actions.

Among the Moroccan 28 million-strong population, there are nearly 3 million poor persons. More than half of Moroccans are illiterate.