AIDECA Intilaka

Building inclusive opportunity across Béni Mellal-Khénifra

AIDECA — Association Al Intilaka pour le Développement, l’Environnement et la Culture — Afourer — is a Moroccan non-profit association founded in 1996 in Afourer. It works across the five provinces of Béni Mellal-Khénifra with communities, local institutions, women, young people and civil society organisations.

See our impact Transparency dossier

Who we are

A grassroots organization with regional reach

Since 1996, AIDECA has helped communities build pathways into education, decent work, local governance, climate resilience, civic participation, digital inclusion, and social justice. Our work combines field implementation with research, facilitation, and institutional partnership.

Why communities and partners trust AIDECA

Community rooted

Founded from youth civic action and still shaped by local priorities.

Rights based

Focused on equal opportunity, participation, and access to essential rights.

Partner ready

Experienced with public, nonprofit, donor, and regional cooperation systems.

Fields of work

What we do

Six fields of work, delivered with communities, local institutions and civil society organisations across the region.

Climate resilience

Climate risk evidence, adaptation planning and practical support for communities and communes facing water stress and extreme weather.

Education

Access to preschool as a right, learning pathways for young people, and support to schools and educational partners in underserved areas.

Socio-economic inclusion

Coaching, financing pathways and market readiness for small businesses and cooperatives led by women and young people.

Democracy and governance

Capacity building for CSOs and elected officials, participatory local planning, and civic advocacy at commune and regional level.

Digital and AI inclusion

Digital skills, responsible use of artificial intelligence, and civic advocacy so communities and CSOs are not left behind by the digital transition.

Migration

Rights information and support for migrants and host communities, alongside local actors working on inclusion.

Published results

Our impact

Figures from our published annual impact report, not cumulative estimates.

2024 1,370

participants in trainings, workshops and awareness sessions

2024 334

small businesses led by women and young people supported

2024 98

decision-makers and community leaders engaged

2024 49

local CSOs supported and accompanied

2024 16

communities reached across the region

Read the 2024 impact report

From the field

Success stories

A few field moments from key projects where local leadership, practical support, and institutional partnership translated into visible change.

AMSSAWASS

Women elected officials turn training into local influence

Peer learning and territorial planning sessions helped elected women shape priorities, read policy evidence, and advocate for more inclusive local action.

ASSURIF

Small businesses move from idea to market

Entrepreneurs in mountain communities received tailored coaching, agreements, and practical support to strengthen products, confidence, and market readiness.

ASTA

Climate adaptation becomes a shared local practice

Communities, communes, and civil society actors worked around climate risk evidence to identify practical adaptation priorities across vulnerable territories.

Approach

How we work

Our model is practical and participatory: listen with communities, design with local actors, strengthen capacities, and turn learning into better public and civic action.

Listen

Start from community needs, lived experience, and local evidence.

Co-design

Build practical responses with local actors and institutions.

Strengthen

Develop skills, organizations, cooperatives, and civic capacities.

Learn

Use research, documentation, and feedback to improve public action.

Direction

Purpose and direction

Our Mission

Contribute to the local development of the Béni Mellal Khénifra region through community organisation and capacity building of local actors.

Our Vision

Towards a prosperous and inclusive society in the region of Béni Mellal Khénifra, where every individual enjoys equal opportunities and their rights are protected.

Our Objectives

Our objectives translate values into practical fields of action.

Promoting Citizenship and Human Rights

Adhere to social dynamics aimed to promote the emergence of the values of citizenship and human rights;

Sustainable and Integrated Development

Contribute to sustainable and integrated development guaranteeing access to economic, social, cultural and environmental rights;

Supporting Local and Regional CSOs

Support the local and regional CSOs, strengthen their capacities and consolidate their participation in local development;

Empowering Women and Young People

Strengthen the socio-economic and political empowerment of women and young people;

Protecting and Promoting Children's Rights

Support efforts to protect and promote children's rights;

Digital Rights and AI Inclusion

Promote digital inclusion, responsible AI governance, and equitable access to digital technologies for communities in Morocco and across the South Mediterranean;

Principles

Our Values

The principles that guide how we design projects, work with communities, and govern our organization.

Equality

Equal dignity and opportunity across gender, age, and territory.

Transparency

Clear governance, accountable decisions, and responsible stewardship.

Tolerance

Dialogue across difference, with respect for plural identities.

Social Justice

Fair access to rights, resources, and participation.

Solidarity

Mutual support that turns local potential into collective progress.

Since 1996

Our Path

AIDECA has evolved from a youth-led civic movement into a regional development actor.

1996

Intilaka Founded following a youth-led movement

2002

Rebranded and transitioned to a development-focused organization.

2016

A New Strategy Adopted

2021

New Partners to support AIDECA in Inclusive Development and Climate Resilience with a New Four-Year Strategy

2023

Board renewal: AIDECA elects its youngest president, a woman who came up through the youth club.

2024

First annual impact report published, opening our results to public scrutiny.

2026

CDG Foundation Social Impact Prize, and the Béni Mellal-Khénifra Climate Forum.

On the record

Organisation at a glance

The facts an institutional partner checks first. The full dossier — funding sources, audit, independent registries and policies — sits on our transparency page.

Legal name: Association Al Intilaka pour le Développement, l'Environnement et la Culture — Afourer (AIDECA)
Founded: 22 December 1996, in Afourer, Azilal Province
Legal form: Moroccan non-profit association (Law 1958/2002)
Registration: Azilal Province — no. 1/96
Registered office: Afourer, Azilal Province, 22050, Morocco
Technical office: Lotissement Soukaina, Lot N3, Avenue Mohamed V, Béni Mellal, 23000
Territory: Béni Mellal-Khénifra region — 5 provinces
Accounts: Audited annually

CDG Foundation Prize 2026 — Recognized for field-rooted action with vulnerable communities and inclusive socio-economic development in Béni Mellal-Khénifra. Read the recognition

Who decides

Governance with lived community experience

The Executive Board brings together educators, entrepreneurs, civil society leaders, and former participants who keep AIDECA accountable to the communities it serves.

General Assembly

The General Assembly is the supreme body of AIDECA. All members meet every three years to approve the activity and financial reports and to elect the Executive Board.

The 2023-2026 Executive Board is composed of:

Chaima Salami

President

Chaima holds a bachelor's degree in sociology and is AIDECA's youngest female president. Her journey began as a member of the youth club. In 2021, she was elected as General Secretary, and by 2023, she was entrusted with the role of President.

Hamid Saadaoui

Treasurer

A professor and PhD candidate, Hamid has been a dedicated member of AIDECA for the past two decades. He oversees strategic and financial management, budgeting, and compliance, and has been actively involved in capacity-building initiatives for CSOs.

Aziz Ait Oukdim

Deputy Secretary-General

Aziz is a co-founder of AIDECA and currently serves as Deputy Secretary-General, ensuring strategic oversight, proposal process, and compliance. He is also a French professor.

Sara Lamdoun

Vice-President

Sara's journey with AIDECA began as a beneficiary in 2015. After earning her bachelor's degree in economics, she returned to AIDECA as a financial and technical assistant. She currently holds the position of administrative assistant at a local high school and serves as the Vice President of AIDECA.

Rachida Redouane

Deputy Treasurer

Rachida joined AIDECA in 2019 seeking support for her small bakery business. She now leads a cooperative with nine women and serves as Deputy Treasurer, providing support in assets management and financial compliance.

Oulaid Oualla

General Secretary

Oulaid, a school administrator, joined AIDECA in 2016 and served as President from 2019 to 2021. He supports rural development projects and the strategic and business development of AIDECA. He is also president of the Gender Equality Advisory board in Beni Mellal.

Reiyad Hamid

Advisor

Reiyad, a school director and PhD candidate on gender equality and education curriculum, joined AIDECA in 2010 and served as President from 2021 to 2023. He plays a vital role as an advisor, offering guidance and support in the strategic and business development of AIDECA. He is also president of the Gender Equality Advisory in a local government.

Accountability

How AIDECA can be checked, by anyone, without asking us first.

Accounts audited annually
Funded by bilateral donors, multilateral institutions, international NGOs and Moroccan institutions
Listed in independent third-party registries (US federal awardee registration, SALTO-YOUTH Otlas)
Published policies on non-discrimination, privacy and cookies

Open the transparency dossier

Day to day

Our Team

A multidisciplinary team supports program design, finance, operations, entrepreneurship, climate action, and community engagement.

Lekbira ABAKHAN

Admin and Finance Director

With over 15 years of experience in financial compliance from diverse donors, she oversees all financial aspects of the project. Her expertise ensures proper financial management and compliance across all operations.

Mohamed Alouane

Executive Director

Mohamed holds a Master degree in project and program management. With over 9 years of experience in inclusive development, he leads AIDECA's portfolios, and ensures stakeholder and business development.

Jouad Rahoui

Logistics Manager

Jouad provides operational and logistical support to all projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation and smooth implementation of activities across AIDECA's initiatives.

Jaouad Ouagoun

Youth Entrepreneurship Support Project Manager

Jaouad started as a volunteer and has taken on several roles and duties for the past two decades. He oversees all technical and operational aspects of the Appui à l'Entrepreneuriat chez les Jeunes project.

Samir Saadaoui

Project Officer

Samir holds a MA in project development. He started his journey as a youth club volunteer and has supported various initiatives linked to youth development and CSO support.

Ibtissame Kanouch

Project Officer

Ibtissame holds a Master degree in Food Industries and is currently a researcher in Smart Agriculture. She supports implementation of climate change related initiatives.

Ikram Ouairem

Project Officer, Pilotage par l'impact

Ikram supports project implementation and impact-based steering, helping teams translate evidence and field learning into adaptive project decisions.

Fatima Kazmou

Admin Assistant

Fatima provides administrative and financial support for all projects, ensuring smooth operations and proper documentation.

Izza EL Majddoubi

Admin and Operational Assistant

Izza holds a bachelor's degree in management. She provides administrative and financial support for all projects, contributing to the efficient management of AIDECA's operations.