Active Citizenship & Community Participation
Teaching young Moroccans how to participate in the decisions that shape their communities. Because democracy only works when people know how to use it.
Participation is a skill. Not a privilege.
Morocco has built constitutional frameworks for citizen participation. The tools exist: petitions, consultative bodies, citizen initiatives, local councils with youth representation mandates. But for the vast majority of young Moroccans, these spaces feel distant, inaccessible, or irrelevant. The problem is not a lack of opportunity. It is a lack of preparation.
Medforumm bridges that gap. We teach young people how the system works, where the entry points are, and how to use their voice effectively within institutional settings. We do not tell people what to advocate for. We give them the skills to advocate for whatever matters to them.
Our civic engagement programmes combine classroom learning with real-world practice. Participants do not just study how councils work. They attend a real session. They do not just learn how to write a proposal. They write one and present it. The result is young people who are not just informed but equipped to act.
What We Cover
Aspiring association founders and community leaders
Neighbourhood-based teams ready to take action
Young people who want to speak up but lack the skills
Free for all participants
Certificate upon completion
Rabat · Sale · Temara
Our Approach to Active Citizenship
Real-World Learning
Every programme combines classroom sessions with real civic experiences. Participants attend actual council meetings, visit institutions, and present proposals to real stakeholders. Learning happens in the field, not just in a workshop room.
Civic Literacy
We teach how Moroccan governance actually works at the local level: what councils do, how budgets are allocated, what rights citizens have under the 2011 constitution, and where the entry points for participation are.
Public Speaking
Knowing what to say is not enough. We train participants to say it effectively: structured argumentation, persuasive delivery, managing nerves, and adapting communication to different audiences from community gatherings to formal institutions.
Field-Based Action
Our flagship neighbourhood programme takes participants out of the classroom entirely. Teams identify real community problems, engage residents, and implement small-scale solutions within the programme timeline. Action is the curriculum.
Legal Guidance
Creating an association in Morocco involves legal, administrative, and financial steps that most young people find overwhelming. We provide step-by-step guidance on registration, governance structures, statutes, and compliance with Moroccan law.
Safeguarding
We maintain a safeguarding policy for all programmes. Facilitators undergo background verification. A designated safeguarding officer is available throughout each cycle. Incident reporting procedures are in place.
Under Active Citizenship & Community Participation
Four programmes that move young Moroccans from passive residents to active participants in community life. All delivered in Arabic (MSA and Darija). All free. All grounded in real civic action.
A short intensive for youth who want to participate in community decision-making but do not know how. Morocco’s 2011 constitution created formal spaces for youth participation, including consultative instances, the right to petition (Article 15), and citizen initiatives (Article 14), but most young people do not know these exist or feel they are not for them. Mousharaka bridges that gap. Participants learn how local governance works, attend a real council session, and develop a civic proposal they present to local stakeholders.
A public speaking and advocacy training for young Moroccans who have ideas but lack the confidence or skills to communicate them in formal settings. Participants learn structured argumentation, persuasive communication, body language, and how to present proposals to decision-makers and institutional audiences. The programme ends with a public advocacy event where each participant delivers a 5-minute speech on an issue they care about to an audience that includes community leaders and local officials.
A practical programme that teaches young Moroccans how to create, register, and manage a local association (jam3iya) under Moroccan law. Many young people want to organise their communities but do not know the legal, financial, or administrative steps required. This programme walks them through everything: drafting statutes, registering at the prefecture, setting up governance structures, basic financial management, project planning, and fundraising. Each graduate leaves with a complete draft association file ready to submit for registration.
A community mobilisation programme where participants identify a real problem in their neighbourhood and design a response together. Unlike traditional workshops, this programme is entirely field-based. Teams go out, talk to residents, map the issue, and implement a small-scale solution within the programme timeline. Past pilot themes have included waste management in public spaces, access to local services, and the creation of safe recreational areas for youth. The community sees results before the programme ends.
Selection Process
Online Application
Complete a short form describing your interest in civic engagement and what community issue matters most to you. No CV required. No political affiliation needed. We welcome all perspectives.
Brief Conversation
A 15-minute informal call with a programme coordinator. We want to understand your motivation and ensure the programme matches your goals. This is not a political screening.
Selection Criteria
Priority is given to youth with no prior civic engagement experience, those from underserved neighbourhoods, and applicants who demonstrate genuine interest in contributing to their community. Gender balance is maintained in every cohort.
Onboarding
Selected participants receive a welcome pack with the full programme schedule, a civic engagement resource kit, and an orientation session before the first workshop.
Alumni Pathway
Certificate and Recommendation
Every graduate receives a Medforumm Certificate of Completion and a personalised recommendation letter highlighting civic competences developed during the programme.
Become a Civic Facilitator
Graduates with strong facilitation skills are invited to train as civic workshop leaders for the next cycle, building experience in civic education and non-formal education methodology.
Erasmus+ Priority Access
Programme alumni receive priority consideration for Medforumm’s Erasmus+ opportunities, including youth exchanges, training courses, and European Solidarity Corps placements focused on civic engagement and democracy.
Civic Leaders Network
All graduates join a network of young civic leaders connected through Medforumm, with access to advocacy opportunities, institutional contacts, and ongoing peer support across Morocco.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality
Pre and Post Assessment
Every participant completes a self-assessment at the start and end measuring civic knowledge, confidence in public participation, and intention to engage in community decision-making.
Session Feedback
After each workshop and field activity, participants rate content relevance, facilitator quality, and practical applicability. Facilitators adjust upcoming sessions based on this data.
3-Month Follow-Up
Three months after completion, our team contacts every graduate to track civic engagement activities: association membership, council attendance, community actions, or advocacy initiatives.
Annual Impact Report
All data is compiled into an annual report shared publicly. We report honestly, including what did not work and what we plan to improve in the next cycle.
Moments That Matter
Your community needs your voice.
No political experience needed. No fees. No party affiliation. All programmes are delivered in Arabic and Darija. If you care about where you live, that is enough to start.
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