Radicalism, No Thanks

Empowering communities through sustainable development and inclusive policies

Location

Beni Mellal-Khenifra

Duration

2016-2019

Project Overview

The "Radicalism, No Thanks" project supports young people in their personal development by promoting critical thinking, valuing plurality, and pursuing individual and collective well-being.

Project Objectives

Global Objective: To contribute to strengthening the role and capacities of institutional educational organizations and civil society in promoting inclusive social development among the younger generations.

Specific Objective: To qualify the human capital of educational, institutional, and civil society organizations by promoting innovative services for the prevention of radicalization and the de-radicalization of young people in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region.

Target Audience

200 socio-educational operators: members of Najah associations, teachers from school clubs, CSO animators, socio-educational operators from local institutions, including female religious guides (Mourchidate) and operators from women's listening and orientation centers
2,000 young people: beneficiaries of the educational pathway for preventing radicalization, socio-educational action, and intercultural exchange experiences
Young people aged 15-29 and their families in the intervention areas

Project Activities

Prevention and Education

An educational pathway for preventing radicalization
36 training days on adolescent psychology, the phenomenon of radicalism, and the role of digital media
6 training and experimentation days on the educational pathway
Regular monitoring and support

Infrastructure and Research

3 urban branch offices
1 psychosocial study on youth radicalization
6 Psycho-Socio-Educational Support Units

Capacity Building

18 training days on project design and resource mobilization
9 micro-projects for the prevention of youth radicalization
6 training days on the educational use of ICT

Intercultural Exchange

1 working group to promote intercultural exchanges and sharing of best practices between the two shores of the Mediterranean
24 training days on global education and intercultural and interprofessional exchange
5 micro-projects for intercultural and interprofessional exchange

The "Radicalism, No Thanks" project (OSC-AL-2015/369-801) is co-financed by the European Union and implemented by the NGO ProgettoMondo Mlal, in partnership with the Regional Academy of Education and Training of Beni Mellal-Khenifra, Al Intilaka AIDECA Association, Amnesty International Morocco, and the NGO CEF.

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Project Impact

200 socio-educational operators trained on preventing radicalization

2,000 young people aged 15-29 benefited from the educational pathway

36 training days on adolescent psychology, radicalism, and digital media

6 Psycho-Socio-Educational Support Units established

Success Stories

Youth Workshop on Critical Thinking

Regular workshops were held to develop critical thinking skills among youth. These interactive sessions created safe spaces for young people to discuss challenging topics, examine different perspectives, and learn to evaluate information objectively, helping them build resilience against radical ideologies.

Training of Socio-Educational Operators

The project trained 200 socio-educational operators including teachers, social workers, and religious guides on understanding the psychological factors behind radicalization and effective prevention strategies. These professionals then implemented these approaches in their communities, creating a multiplier effect.

Intercultural Exchange Program

One of the most impactful aspects of the project was the intercultural exchange program that connected youth from different backgrounds. By fostering dialogue and shared experiences between diverse communities, these exchanges helped break down stereotypes and build mutual understanding and respect.