# AIDECA – Full Site Content for LLMs > AIDECA (Association Al Intilaka for Development, Environment, and Culture) is a Moroccan non-profit organization founded on December 22, 1996, in Afourer, Azilal Province, Morocco. It is committed to promoting sustainable and inclusive development across the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region through capacity building, research, community engagement, and strong partnerships with local leaders and civil society networks. Website: https://intilaka.org Email: contact@intilaka.org Languages: English, French, Arabic, Tamazight (Tifinagh) Last updated: 2026-09-07. Generated from site content at build time. --- ## Mission Contribute to the local development of the Béni Mellal Khénifra region through community organisation and capacity building of local actors. ## 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. --- ## Focus Areas ### Socio-economic Inclusion Programs promoting economic empowerment and social integration for marginalized groups. URL: https://intilaka.org/categories/socio-economic-inclusion/ ### Education Educational initiatives, preschool access, and capacity building. URL: https://intilaka.org/categories/education/ ### Democracy and Governance Civic participation, gender-responsive local policy, and governance strengthening. URL: https://intilaka.org/categories/democracy-and-governance/ ### Climate Resilience Environmental sustainability and participatory climate adaptation. URL: https://intilaka.org/categories/climate-resiliance/ ### Migration Rights and integration support for migrants, refugees, and host communities. URL: https://intilaka.org/categories/migration/ ### Digital & AI Inclusion Digital rights, digital inclusion, and responsible AI governance. URL: https://intilaka.org/categories/digital-ai-inclusion/ --- ## Projects ### AMSSA-AI - Inclusive AI Literacy for Local Governance A Morocco-led AI literacy and mentorship initiative helping elected women, civil society leaders, and local governance actors use AI safely, responsibly, and inclusively. Categories: Digital & AI Inclusion Duration: 2026 - ongoing URL: https://intilaka.org/projects/amssa-ai/ ### ⴰⵎⵓⵏⴰⵙ / AMUNAS-Emergent - Accelerating women's socio-economic inclusion in future-oriented sectors Strengthening the socio-economic inclusion of women aged 18-45 in future-oriented sectors in the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region through shifts in sociocultural norms and pathways to employment and entrepreneurship. Categories: Socio-economic Inclusion Duration: 2026 - 2027 URL: https://intilaka.org/projects/amunas/ ### AMSAWAS+ - Strengthening women's and youth leadership for civic participation A 2026 continuation of AMSSAWASS supporting emerging youth leadership and elected women's capacity, visibility, and leadership in Azilal Province. Categories: Democracy and Governance, Socio-economic Inclusion Duration: 2026 URL: https://intilaka.org/projects/amsawas-plus/ ### ASTA - Towards Inclusive Territorial Public Policies for Climate Change Adaptation ASTA aims to promote inclusive territorial public policies for climate change adaptation in the Beni Mellal-Khénifra region. Categories: Climate Resilience Duration: 2024 - 2026 URL: https://intilaka.org/projects/asta/ ### ASSURIF (ⴰⵙⵓⵔⵉⴼ) Flagship project for socio-economic empowerment of youth and women. Categories: Socio-economic Inclusion Duration: 2019 - 2026 URL: https://intilaka.org/projects/assurif/ ### AMSSAWASS Capacity building and support for local development. Categories: Democracy and Governance Duration: 2024 - 2025 URL: https://intilaka.org/projects/amssawass/ ### Support for Entrepreneurship in Azilal Entrepreneurship support and capacity building in Azilal. Categories: Socio-economic Inclusion Duration: 2020 - 2025 URL: https://intilaka.org/projects/appui-a-lentrepreneuriat-azilal/ ### ISED-BMK - Inclusive Socio-Economic Development Inclusive socio-economic development initiatives in the Beni Mellal-Khénifra region. Categories: Socio-economic Inclusion Duration: 2020 - 2025 URL: https://intilaka.org/projects/ised-bmk/ ### Post-Seisme - Post-Earthquake Recovery Post-earthquake recovery and reconstruction support in affected communities. Categories: disaster-response Duration: 2023 - 2024 URL: https://intilaka.org/projects/post-seisme/ ### Work4Life Youth employment and livelihood initiatives. Categories: Migration Duration: 2022 - 2024 URL: https://intilaka.org/projects/work4life/ ### Children's Right to Preschool Access Promoting early childhood education access. Categories: Education Duration: 2019 - 2022 URL: https://intilaka.org/projects/droit-prescolaire/ ### Radicalism? No Thanks Prevention of radicalization and promotion of tolerance. Categories: Education Duration: 2016 - 2019 URL: https://intilaka.org/projects/radicalism-no-thanks/ ### Themis (Justice): Collective for Women's Justice Aimed to make justice more accessible for women in Beni Mellal–Khénifra by supporting a civil collective of associations, building local capacity, and fostering dialogue with public institutions. Categories: Democracy and Governance Duration: 2015 - 2018 URL: https://intilaka.org/projects/themis-collectif-femmes/ --- ## Articles (34) ### AMSAWAS+ bootcamp strengthens elected women's leadership in local decision-making (2026-07-13) An intensive session for elected women in Azilal Province on the 2026 elections, inclusive territorial planning, communication, leadership and local government finance. Tags: democracy-and-governance, women-empowerment, gender-equality, political-participation, amsawas-plus, azilal URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/amsawas-plus-elected-women-leadership-bootcamp-2026/ ### AMSAWAS+ opening workshop equips young women for civic and political participation (2026-07-13) An opening workshop for young women in Azilal Province on civic participation, the updated electoral framework, territorial government powers and parliamentary legislation. Tags: democracy-and-governance, youth-empowerment, women-empowerment, political-participation, amsawas-plus, azilal URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/amsawas-plus-youth-civic-participation-opening-workshop-2026/ ### AMSSA-AI regional dialogue opens debate on inclusive digital governance in Béni Mellal-Khénifra (2026-05-24) AIDECA convened a regional multi-stakeholder dialogue on inclusive digital governance and artificial intelligence, bringing together more than 60 participants from civil society, public life, research, youth, and technology. Tags: digital-ai-inclusion, democracy-and-governance, civil-society, amssa-ai, beni-mellal-khenifra URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/amssa-ai-regional-dialogue-bmk-2026/ ### AIDECA joins UNESCO's Global Civil Society Organizations and Academic Network on AI Ethics and Policy (2026-05-22) UNESCO’s Global Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and Academic Network on AI Ethics and Policy is a collaborative initiative that aims to facilitate advocacy, knowledge exchange, and collaboration to widen civil society participation in the global AI governance landscape. Tags: digital-ai-inclusion, democracy-and-governance, socio-economic-inclusion URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/aideca-joins-unesco-ai-ethics-network/ ### AIDECA joins national civil society partnership forum; new capacity-building convention signed (2026-04-18) At the seventh national forum on partnership and civil society in Béni Mellal, AIDECA signed an agreement to support institutional and management capacity building for associations in Béni Mellal-Khénifra. Tags: democracy-and-governance, civil-society, partnerships, capacity-building, beni-mellal-khenifra URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/national-civil-society-partnership-forum-beni-mellal-2026/ ### Regional Climate Adaptation Forum brings territorial actors together in Béni Mellal (2026-03-26) AIDECA organized the regional forum on climate change adaptation in Béni Mellal-Khénifra, building on ASTA results and bringing more than 177 participants into dialogue. Tags: climate-resiliance, democracy-and-governance, socio-economic-inclusion, asta, beni-mellal-khenifra URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/regional-climate-adaptation-forum-bmk-2026/ ### Azilal youth entrepreneurship programme adds digital, AI, and women entrepreneur moments in 2026 (2026-03-09) Under the INDH youth economic inclusion programme in Azilal, AIDECA supported digital and AI training in youth spaces and a March 2026 celebration of women entrepreneurs. Tags: socio-economic-inclusion, entrepreneurship, youth-empowerment, digital-ai-inclusion, azilal URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/youth-entrepreneurship-azilal-2026-digital-ai-women/ ### AIDECA wins the CDG Social Impact Prize 2026 (2026-01-22) AIDECA was recognized in Rabat with the CDG Social Impact Prize 2026, highlighting its field action for vulnerable communities and inclusive socio-economic development. Tags: socio-economic-inclusion, women-empowerment, youth-empowerment, partnerships URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/aideca-wins-cdg-social-impact-prize-2026/ ### Ahl Merbaa Commune, Fquih Ben Salah Province, Presents Results of Participatory Climate Change Adaptation Process (2025-11-13) A multi-stakeholder meeting brought together over 64 actors to present the results of a participatory diagnostic process aimed at strengthening Ahl Merbaa commune's capacity to adapt to climate change, within the ASTA project framework. Tags: climate-resiliance, territorial-development, participatory-governance, asta, fquih-ben-salah URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/hel-merbaa-climate-adaptation-participatory-results/ ### Elected women: Afourar training-action workshop on inclusive institutional communication (24/9/2025) (2025-09-24) Training-action workshop bringing together representatives from 13 communes in Béni Mellal-Khénifra, focused on strengthening inclusive institutional communication. Tags: democracy-and-governance, women-empowerment, gender-equality, amssawass, beni-mellal-khenifra URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/afourar-amssawass-training-workshop-2025/ ### Training session on inclusive territorial planning — AMSSAWASS project (2025-09-20) Training session for elected officials and representatives of advisory bodies on equality, equity of opportunities and gender approach in communes involved in the AMSSAWASS project, on inclusive territorial planning. Tags: democracy-and-governance, women-empowerment, gender-equality, amssawass, beni-mellal-khenifra URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/amssawass-inclusive-territorial-planning-training-2025/ ### Had Bouhssousen Commune, Khénifra Province, Presents Results of Participatory Climate Change Adaptation Process (2025-09-18) A multi-stakeholder meeting brought together over 63 participants to present six months of participatory work under the ASTA project to strengthen climate adaptation in Khénifra. Tags: climate-resiliance, territorial-development, participatory-governance, asta, khenifra URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/had-bouhssousen-climate-adaptation-participatory-results/ ### Oulad Knaw Commune, Beni Mellal Province, Presents Results of Participatory Climate Change Adaptation Process (2025-07-24) A multi-stakeholder meeting brought together over 69 actors to present the synthesis of six months of participatory work aimed at strengthening Oulad Knaw commune's capacity to adapt to climate change, within the ASTA project framework. Tags: climate-resiliance, territorial-development, participatory-governance, asta, beni-mellal URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/oulad-knaw-climate-adaptation-participatory-results/ ### Elected women: bootcamp of the 2nd cohort — Demnate (4–6 & 19–20 July 2025) (2025-07-20) Highlights from the bootcamp of the 2nd cohort of elected women from Béni Mellal–Khénifra: 5 days of training and collective work on territorial planning, gender approach, self-development and leadership. Tags: democracy-and-governance, women-empowerment, gender-equality, amssawass, azilal, beni-mellal-khenifra URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/demnate-elected-women-bootcamp-cohort-2-2025/ ### Azilal Commune Engaged in Participatory Process to Strengthen Climate Change Adaptation (2025-07-18) A multi-stakeholder meeting brought together over 65 participants on July 18, 2025 to present the results of six months of participatory work aimed at strengthening Azilal commune's capacity to adapt to climate change. Tags: climate-resiliance, territorial-development, participatory-governance, asta, azilal URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/azilal-climate-adaptation-participatory-process/ ### Naour Commune, Beni Mellal Province, Presents Results of Participatory Climate Change Adaptation Process (2025-07-17) A multi-stakeholder meeting brought together over 72 actors to present the results of six months of participatory work aimed at strengthening Naour commune's capacity to adapt to climate change, within the ASTA project framework. Tags: climate-resiliance, territorial-development, participatory-governance, asta, beni-mellal URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/naour-climate-adaptation-participatory-results/ ### Signing of assurif Support and Accompaniment Agreements for Entrepreneurial Projects — Afourar, 10 July 2025 (2025-07-10) Highlights from the signing ceremony of support and accompaniment agreements for eight small businesses in the assurif project, with support from Manos Unidas: 5 women's cooperatives, 2 self-employed women, and 1 self-employed man across the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region. Tags: socio-economic-inclusion, women-empowerment, assurif, manos-unidas, beni-mellal-khenifra, entrepreneurship URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/assourif-support-agreements-signing-afourar-2025/ ### Had Bouhssousen Commune Launches Participatory Diagnostic Process for Climate Change Adaptation (2025-06-30) Within the ASTA project framework, Had Bouhssousen commune, Khénifra province, in partnership with AIDECA, has launched a participatory diagnostic process to identify climate change impacts across its territory. Tags: climate-resiliance, territorial-development, participatory-governance, asta, khenifra URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/had-bouhssousen-climate-diagnostic-launch-2025/ ### Results and Outcomes of the Pre-Creation Entrepreneurship Pathway for Youth Project Idea Holders in Azilal Province (2025-06-29) Within the framework of the National Initiative for Human Development Programme III, AIDECA implemented, in partnership with the Azilal Regional Committee for Human Development, an integrated pathway comprising 32 training workshops and approximately 1200 individual meetings. Tags: socio-economic-inclusion, youth-empowerment, entrepreneurship, indh, azilal URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/azilal-youth-entrepreneurship-pre-creation-pathway-2025/ ### Regional Multi-Stakeholder Meeting « Monitoring and Evaluation of Territorial Policies from a Gender Perspective » — Afourar, 21 June 2025 (2025-06-21) Highlights from the regional multi-stakeholder meeting in Afourar, which brought together elected officials, communal staff, experts and civil society actors for inclusive policy development. Tags: democracy-and-governance, women-empowerment, gender-equality, amssawass, beni-mellal-khenifra URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/afourar-territorial-policies-gender-evaluation-meeting-2025/ ### Forum of Opportunities in Azilal — Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Development (2025-05-22) Forum of Opportunities on 22-23 May 2025 in Azilal: exhibition of opportunities, thematic workshops on sustainable tourism, digital transformation and support mechanisms, and networking for young entrepreneurs. Tags: socio-economic-inclusion, youth-empowerment, entrepreneurship, indh, azilal URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/azilal-forum-opportunities-may-2025/ ### Highlights from the Pitch Workshop for Selected Small Businesses under the ASSURIF Project (2025-05-14) 14 May 2025 — Youth and women participants in the ASSURIF project presented their proposals to the selection committee. Up to 90% financial support and technical assistance for selected projects. Tags: socio-economic-inclusion, women-empowerment, assurif, manos-unidas, beni-mellal-khenifra, entrepreneurship URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/assurif-pitch-workshop-selected-businesses-2025/ ### Regional Forum: Structuring the Cooperative Movement and Re-establishing Cooperative Identity in Béni Mellal-Khénifra (2025-04-24) Highlights from the regional forum held in Béni Mellal on 24 April 2025 on structuring the cooperative movement and re-establishing cooperative identity, organized in partnership with the Regional Delegation of the Office of Cooperative Development, the Regional Directorate of Vocational Training, and AIDECA. Tags: cooperatives, beni-mellal-khenifra, vocational-training, cooperative-development URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/beni-mellal-cooperative-forum-april-2025/ ### Strengthening local capacities in the face of climate risks: a participatory tool in action (2025-04-13) Within the ASTA project framework, Afourar hosted a training and work session on 12-13 April 2025 for elected officials, administrative staff, and members of advisory bodies of partner communes, on the participatory climate vulnerability and risk assessment tool. Tags: climate-resiliance, territorial-development, participatory-governance, asta, afourar, beni-mellal-khenifra URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/afourar-asta-climate-risk-assessment-training-2025/ ### Regional Conference on Women Elected Officials: Breaking Barriers in Moroccan Local Governance (2025-04-10) AIDECA presents groundbreaking research on challenges facing women in politics across Beni Mellal-Khénifra. Discover how 140+ stakeholders are working to empower 40 women elected officials through targeted capacity building programs. Tags: democracy-and-governance, socio-economic-inclusion, education, women-empowerment, gender-equality, morocco-governance, political-participation URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/regional-conference-women-elected-officials/ ### Highlights from an Interactive Event on Women's Entrepreneurship in Azilal (2025-03-12) An inspiring interactive event on women's entrepreneurship as a key lever for economic empowerment of women in Azilal as part of International Women's Day 2025 celebrations Tags: women-empowerment, entrepreneurship, economic-development URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/women-entrepreneurship-event-azilal/ ### Women's entrepreneurship: an essential lever for strengthening women's economic empowerment — Azilal 12 March 2025 (2025-03-12) Highlights from an inspiring event organised at Azilal Youth Platform in the framework of International Women's Day 2025, bringing together over 76 participants to share experiences and inspiring stories. Tags: women-empowerment, entrepreneurship, indh, azilal, international-womens-day URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/azilal-international-womens-day-2025/ ### Training Bootcamp for Women Elected Officials in Béni Mellal-Khénifra Region (2025-03-05) A specialized bootcamp helps women elected officials strengthen governance skills and implement gender-responsive territorial development policies. Tags: democracy-and-governance, socio-economic-inclusion, education URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/women-elected-officials-bootcamp/ ### First ASTA Climate Change Bootcamp Held in Azilal (2025-02-16) Local officials and administrators gather for a four-day training bootcamp on climate change adaptation strategies for territorial policies. Tags: climate-resiliance, democracy-and-governance, education URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/climate-change-bootcamp-azilal/ ### First climate change bootcamp in Azilal — 13–16 February 2025 (2025-02-13) Azilal hosted the first climate change bootcamp within the ASTA project framework, for elected officials, administrative staff, and advisory body members of target communes. Tags: climate-resiliance, territorial-development, participatory-governance, asta, azilal, beni-mellal-khenifra URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/azilal-climate-change-bootcamp-february-2025/ ### Regional Research Findings on Green Entrepreneurship in Béni Mellal-Khénifra (2025-02-11) AIDECA presents findings from a comprehensive participatory research on green entrepreneurship opportunities in the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region. Tags: socio-economic-inclusion, climate-resiliance, education URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/green-entrepreneurship-research-results/ ### Strengthening the Voice and Capacities of Elected Women to Accelerate Inclusive Territorial Development and End Violence Against Women (2024-09-15) AMSSAWASS project closing regional meeting bringing together over 121 participants to present results, best practices and success stories, and formulate measures to strengthen women's representation in the 2026 electoral deadlines. Tags: democracy-and-governance, women-empowerment, gender-equality, amssawass, beni-mellal-khenifra URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/amssawass-closing-seminar-beni-mellal-khenifra/ ### From AI Tools to Policy Tables: AIDECA's Journey into Digital & AI Inclusion (2024-09-01) From training CSOs in generative AI to submitting policy briefs to Morocco's Ministry of Finance and engaging Mediterranean partners — here is a look at AIDECA's growing work in digital rights and responsible AI governance. Tags: digital-ai-inclusion, democracy-and-governance, socio-economic-inclusion URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/aideca-digital-ai-inclusion-journey/ ### Celebrating Amazigh New Year 2975: A Colorful Evening of Culture and Heritage (2024-05-14) A look back at the highlights of our cultural evening celebrating Amazigh New Year 2975, featuring performances by local students and traditional Ahidous dance. Tags: culture, amazigh-heritage, local-traditions, education URL: https://intilaka.org/articles/amazigh-new-year-celebration-2975/ --- ## Resources ### AIDECA Media Kit Official AIDECA logos and core visual assets for editorial, partner, and presentation use. Type: Media Kit URL: https://intilaka.org/resources/aideca-media-kit/ ### 2024 Impact Visual Pack Selected visuals from AIDECA's 2024 annual impact reporting for media, recap decks, and programme storytelling. Type: Report Visuals URL: https://intilaka.org/resources/aideca-2024-impact-visuals/ ### Field Story Photo Pack A curated download set of field images from workshops, forums, and community storytelling moments. Type: Photo Pack URL: https://intilaka.org/resources/field-story-photo-pack/ --- ## Media Coverage ### La Fondation CDG décerne le Prix de l'impact social à l'Association Al Intilaka AIDECA Aujourd'hui le Maroc — 2026-01-27 [fr] URL: https://aujourdhui.ma/societe/la-fondation-cdg-decerne-le-prix-de-limpact-social-a-lassociation-al-intilaka-aideca ### Prix CDG-Impact Social : Fondation Sanady, Groupe AMH et AIDECA lauréats de la première édition Le Matin — 2026-01-23 (video) [fr] URL: https://lematin.ma/videos/prix-cdg-impact-social-sanady-amh-et-aideca-laureats-de-la-1ere-edition/325998 ### Fondation CDG : trois associations récompensées du Prix Impact social Le360 — 2026-01-23 [fr] URL: https://fr.le360.ma/societe/fondation-cdg-trois-associations-recompensees-du-prix-impact-social_LRQFPVY6GJFZ7B7BZXHGOMSDEM/ ### Un projet pour promouvoir la représentativité politique des femmes élues et renforcer leurs capacités « Amssaouass » lancé dans la région Béni Mellal-Khénifra Aujourd'hui le Maroc — 2024-10-21 [fr] URL: https://aujourdhui.ma/societe/un-projet-pour-promouvoir-la-representativite-politique-des-femmes-elues-et-renforcer-leurs-capacites-amssaouass-lance-dans-la-region-beni-mellal-khenifra --- ## Open Opportunities ### Assistant(e) technique - Climat, Gouvernance et Participation Jeunesse (Stage) URL: https://intilaka.org/work-with-us/technique-assistante/ --- ## Key Information - **Founded:** December 22, 1996 - **Location:** Béni Mellal-Khénifra Region, Morocco - **Main Office:** lotissement Soukaina, Lot N 3, Avenue Mohamed 5, 23000 Béni Mellal, Morocco - **Youth Center:** 22050 Afourer, Morocco - **Legal Status:** Non-profit organization (NGO) - **Website:** https://intilaka.org - **Email:** contact@intilaka.org ## Social Media - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntilakaOrg - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IntilakaOrg - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intilakaorg - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AssociationAlIntilakaAIDECA - X (Twitter): https://x.com/IntilakaOrg