Forum des initiatives des jeunes (FIJ)

National Network
Morocco
Address

Maison du développement
Taliouine
Morocco

Telephone
+212 (0) 670 29 69 35
E-Mail
fijforum.contact@gmail.com
Website
https://www.facebook.com/FIJtaliouine/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Youth and education
General Information
The organization is composed of one board of directors, one salaried employee (part time job), sixty adherents and ten volunteers (which have different degrees of involvement). The partners of the FIJ are: Migrations et Développement and Association Femmes du Sud The Moroccan network J2R Young people associations in different areas of the region REMAJEC (Moroccan network of Young people and Concertation) French high school Albert Thomas The amount depends of the years and of the involvement of the FIJ in different projects. For exemple, in 2018 the association received grants from the FEMDH (Fondation Euro-Méditerranéenne de soutien aux défenseurs des Droits de l’Homme), from the European Union and the AFD (Agence française de développement) about one project and from a French high school as part of an exchange project. Project on improving the quality of life of young people and employability: trainings, mobilization. Exchange projects with the French highschool Albert Thomas Organization of a regional seminar in December 2014 in Taroudant Organization of an international symposium in Taliouine entitled "Orality, memory of the bodies and territories" Project J2R : partners in the pilot phase (mobilization of young people, trainings)
Mission and Objectives

The association is independent of political parties, labor organizations and religious organizations, in full respect of the universal principles of human rights. Its areas of intervention are (i) education, (ii) citizenship and human rights, (iii) environment and climate change, and (iv) local affairs,
The FIJ works to achieve many objectives such as:
1. Mobilize young people, in a spirit of active citizenship, to participate in the process of democratic development.
2. Contribute to the consolidation of environmental education, and support all initiatives to maintain it.
3. Initiate the human rights culture in the region and continue to promote this culture by training young people.
4. Promote the spirit of entrepreneurship among young people and support professional integration.
5. Develop cooperation with the various actors in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of public policies related to youth at local, regional and national levels.

Main Projects / Activities

Currently the organisation is a member of the consortium in the framework of the project "Civil Society and Participatory Democracy" co-financed by the EU and AFD. The project is in partnership with Migrations et Développement and the association Femmes du Sud. The main activities set up by the FIJ are the young people mobilization thought the choice and the partnership initiated with different young people association in the region Souss Massa. The FIJ implements the organization of trainings.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The FIJ has an expertise in the young people area : it has knowleges and experiences to share.The FIJ has some time and wants to work with other Moroccans actors on relevant projects.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To expand the FIJ notoriety
To exchange knowledges with other members (learn from others and teach others)
“L’union fait la force” ("Unity makes strength »), to be part of a network will permit the implementation of more relevant projects
Besides, the ALF network shares values that are important for the FIJ such as the action about “Empowering Young Voices”.

Contact (1) Full Name
Saïd Iminigar
Job Title
Président
Head of the organisation
Saïd Iminigar
Contact (2) Full Name
Camille Desalle
Job Title (2)
Bénévole