On September 8, a devastating earthquake hit Morocco, causing thousands of deaths and injuries. Hundreds of families and children in the affected areas lost their homes. The death toll is still rising, and hundreds of children are at risk of losing parental care.
SOS Children’s Villages is on the ground in Morocco assessing the most pressing needs and deploying urgent support where it is needed most, although access to the affected areas is still difficult due to the rubble. This involves identifying children who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it, as well as single-parent and vulnerable families.