MAISON DE L’AVENIR
RECREATIONAL ROOM
Rabat, Morocco
DESCRIPTION
SUSTAINABLE LIVING CONDITIONS FOR FAMILIES WITH SICK CHILDREN AT MAISON DE L’AVENIR -RECREATIONAL ROOM – COMPLETED
The association L’Avenir supports children with cancer and their families by offering them hospitality in the Maison de l’Avenir, as well as social and psychological support.
Four years ago, The Comgest Foundation contributed to improving the living conditions at the Maison L’Avenir in a sustainable manner (this included undertaking repairs to the home such as the installation of photovoltaic solar panels and a solar water heater as well as fixing the plumbing for a couple of rooms). Two years ago, The Comgest Foundation renewed its support to the Maison de l’Avenir by purchasing a large minibus with 23 seats to help families/children commuting to and from the hospital to Maison de l’Avenir and to reduce their fatigue.
This new project consists of creating a space (70 m²) dedicated to the education and awareness of the children welcomed at the Maison de l’Avenir. In this recreational room, the children and their parents will find different activities such as:
– information meetings to increase parental awareness of the children’s treatment and health in general
– craft workshops led by members of the Association
– a recreational area with some video games
– a space for school activities led by teachers who come 3 times a week.
IMPACT / MAIN INDICATORS
• Increased parent awareness of childrens’ treatment and health habits in general – each month, there is a teach-in for 15 parents.
• Improved quality of life for children (recreational activities, video games, workshops etc) & continuity of the children’s education. Approximately 250 kids are benefitting from this space.
PROJECT
SPONSORS
GFAOP
(Groupe Franco-Africain d’Oncologie pédiatrique)
LOCAL
PARTNER
Association L’Avenir, Rabat, Morocco
www.associationlavenir.ma
Selection
Duration
Project selected in September 2021
Duration: 1 year
Financed
by
The Comgest Foundation
COMMENT FROM THE AMBASSADOR
Abla Bellakhdar
The recreational room is the third project supported by The Comgest Foundation, following the implementation of solar panels and the purchase of a minibus. The recreational room is a haven of peace and relaxation for children with cancer during their difficult journey: there are lots of books, some computers with access to video games and periodically some craft workshops. The space is also used to raise awareness of parents who are supporting their children during their treatment.
I am incredibly proud to support this association through this latest project, which is more playful in nature, giving some leisure, relaxing and gaming space to the children.