moroccan youth uk annual report 2012-2013

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Registered Charity Number- 1120032 [email protected] 020 8752 0594

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Annual Report 2012-2013


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Contents

Acknowledgments..3

Chairs Foreword.4

Introduction...5

Shelter Project .....5

Bright Future Project....5

Treasurers Report...6

Events 2012-20137

Distribution of donations.8-9

MY UK and the media....10


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Acknowledgments

Moroccan Youth UK (MY UK) would like to acknowledge the valuablecontribution of the following parties, whose appreciated support have made itpossible for MY UK to fulfil its aims and objectives:

The Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre-The MCHC has supported and accommodated our Shelter project from thevery beginning of the charitys establishment, with all of MY UKs annualbazaars and youth projects taking place at the centre. Their valuablecontribution to our projects is greatly appreciated.

Nida Trust-The Bright Future projects success is attributed to Nida Trust, an organisationthat have developed and conducted youth projects in partnership with MY UK,including You Teach and Y Lead. Nida Trust continues to go from strength tostrength and MY UK is grateful for their support throughout the years.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Moroccan Consulate-In addition to local government in Morocco, both the Embassy and Consulatehave been a great source of information and support for MY UK. Theinvaluable service provided is indispensable and we give all our thanks tothem.

Moroccan Youth UK would also like to thank all the volunteers and donorswho have continually supported the charity and have seen it through to its

sixth year this year.


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Chairs Foreword

It is with the greatest pride and gratitude that I present our sixth annual reportfor the public. Moroccan Youth UK has made some significant steps in itsefforts this year as we continue to improve our capacity to work more

effectively and efficiently in the field and this has yielded some positiveresults. We are now in a position of working in more than six different citiesand continue to connect with the bodies that enable our work. Our team hascontinued to grow and we are thankful for all the efforts of those whovolunteer and dedicate their time to the organisation.

Our work is a reflection of the maturity of the organisation, although veryyoung and small. We have been recognised by many organisations this yearand our efforts have been noted both here in the UK and in Morocco.Examples of this include our Treasurers well deserved Arabs GroupAchievement award for best community helper in the West and Dix MeilleursFemmes Du Maroc(The ten top Women of Morocco) award. Similarly ouryoungest Trustee and Secretary was recognised by the Mayor of the RoyalBorough of Chelsea and Kensington for her volunteering efforts in theborough. Finally, our chairperson was honoured with being one of the torchbearers for the Olympics.

All these awards are wonderful and enable us to feel that our work is bothrecognised and deemed vital. Our greatest pride comes from the relationshipswe have built with our supporters who continue to encourage our efforts,without you we could not conduct our charitable attempts. I look forward to

your continued support of Moroccan Youth UK and the work it does. I alsohope you find this report of Moroccan Youth UK activities, a valuable insightinto what the organisation has achieved during the past year.

Sahar ZahidChairperson of Moroccan Youth UK


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Introduction-

Moroccan Youth UK is a philanthropic organisation that was established in2007 specifically to assist vulnerable people in some of the poorest areas inMorocco through developmental aid, as well as partnering with other UK

based organisations to equip young British people with leadership skills.

MY UKs vision is fulfilled through two projects; the Shelter Project and theBright Future Project.

Shelter Project-

The Shelter project facilitates efforts to improve the quality of life and tacklepoverty and other social issues in some of Moroccos most impoverishedareas.

The Projects aims areto:

Provide monthly food parcels tosponsored families,

Provide winter clothing to ruralareas,

Ensure orphaned children areable to receive basic education,

Assist with any medical costs thatthose in need may be liable to,

Donate clothes to those most inneed of them,

Provide Ramadan food packages and Eid Al-Adha in different cities inMorocco, and

Provide financial aid to the building of wells in impoverished areas,where water is inaccessible and limited.

Bright Future Project-

This project ensures that MY UKplays an integral part in developingthe skills of youth in London. The aim

is to empower young people withessential skills that will allow them toplay a constructive role in Britishsociety. Through the Bright Futureproject, young people can reach theirpotential, prove their worth and as aresult meet the needs of society as awhole.

The Bright Future project objectives have been fulfilled as a result of apartnership with Nida Trust. MYUK have been working with Nida Trust in

order to help develop leadership skills through the Y-Lead Programme.


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Treasurers report

Below is a breakdown of the years accounts as agreed by the Trustees.

Copies of full accounts are available upon request.

Statement of financial activity for the year ended March 2013.

Income

Bazaar (07/05/2012)

Charity dinner at Hilton (06/10/2012)

Donations via bank

4,786.15

12,541.15

11,960.26

Total Income

Expenses

29,287.66

5,130.00

24,157.66

Outgoings in Morocco:

Udhiyat Eid Al Adha (Sheep) 5,896.43

Medication 6,028.59

Monthly food parcels 2,176.73

Ramadan packages 5,425.00

Rent 409.60

Education 856.81

Clothes 137.65

Total Expenditure 20,930.80


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Events 20122013

Bazaar (07/05/12)

Moroccan Youth UKs annual bazaar

took place on 7thMay 2012. This eventis an annual occurrence that aims toraise money for sponsored families aswell as provide medication and foodpackages to those who need it. Theday was a success raising 4,786.15and bringing together the localcommunity with childrens activities,stalls selling food and clothes and anauction taking place.

Charity Dinner (06/10/12)

Over 150 people attended MYUKs annual dinner in HiltonOlympia, aiming to raise fundsfor beneficiaries of the Shelterproject. The evening consisted ofan auction and a delicious 3course dinner. An incredible12,541.15 was raised on the

night.

Y-Lead

The Y-Lead Programme aims to developand increase leadership skills such aspublic speaking and effectivecommunication, facilitate thedevelopment of individual strengths andleadership styles, involve young people

in service to others, facilitate self-reflection and encourage learning both inan individual capacity and cooperatively.Y-lead has allowed a platform for BMEyouth, aged 14-19 years old in bothWest London and East London todevelop their leadership skills and visit

the University of Cambridge. Up to 40 people took part in Y-Lead in 2012.

This programme is also led by Nida Trust with MY UK in partnership.Y-Lead is taking a rather exciting turn as the course is currently being

developed to become an ASDAN accredited course that will rewardparticipants with qualification credits.


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There has also been an influx of donors who wish to sponsor specific youngindividuals with an interest of supporting their educational requirementsthrough providing school books, uniform, tuition and equipment as well asproviding recreational activities for them. Because of this interest, we havebeen able to support 9 children through their education.

Our donors also enabledus to provide Ramadanpackages for up to 400families as well as monthlymedication for 7 terminallyill patients. Financial aid forroom rent to 2 families andwarm clothes to those inneed have also beenprovided through the kind

donations given to MYUK.Local businesses have alsobenefited as MYUKpurchased over 200 sheepfor Eid Ul Adha from localfarmers in 6 different cities.

Our orphan sponsorshipprogramme, as part of theShelter project supports11 orphans, ensuring thatthese children finishschool and have enoughfinancial assistance forfood, healthcare andhousehold necessities.

During the year, Badia Barhdadi, MY UKs representative in Sefrouand Fes,Abdulsalam Aarab, MYUK representative in Larache, Aisha Al-Yusufi, MYUKrepresentative in Meknes, Dr. Aziz Mekouar MY UK representative in ElJadida and Fatima Haddad in Boujad have all been updating anddocumenting the support MY UK provides and it has been decided by theTrustees that this support will be continued in 20132014.


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MY UK and the media

As the charity grows and develops, a number of opportunities have arisen thathave allowed MY UK to reach a broader audience as well as award thosebehind the charity scenes for their hard work in furthering the charitys vision.

The Chairperson was one of the Olympic torchbearers in 2012 in recognition of her charity work.

One of our Trustees was recognised with a Makinga Difference award by the Mayor of the LondonBorough of Kensington and Chelsea.

The Treasurer won the Arabs GroupAchievement award for best community helper inthe West.

MY UK had the opportunity to go on Islam ChannelsLiving the Life programme to talk about the Charityswork.

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