The Moroccan Center for Volunteering and Citizenship, in partnership with the United Temgrbait Foundation, organized a national symposium on October 31, 2026, in Casablanca. The event was held under the theme "Volunteering and Citizenship: Pillars for Consolidating National Unity and Social Cohesion." The symposium brought together prominent political and intellectual figures to discuss the importance of volunteerism and active citizenship in promoting national unity.
The event was attended by notable figures, including former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saad Eddine El Othmani, writer and journalist Abdel Hamid Al Jamahri, and former Ambassador Hassan Abdel Khalek. The symposium featured discussions on the role of volunteering and citizenship in promoting national unity and social cohesion. The event also included the launch of several initiatives aimed at promoting volunteerism and active citizenship.
The symposium highlighted the importance of investing national enthusiasm and converting it into developmental and voluntary initiatives that are sustainable. The speakers emphasized that defending national unity and territorial integrity is a shared responsibility between state institutions and civil society organizations. The event also featured a tribute to Dr. Abdel Wahid Al Fassi, a prominent figure in Moroccan intellectual and political life.
The discussions during the symposium focused on the mechanisms for consolidating national gains in the Moroccan Sahara issue and activating the societal and voluntary role to promote national unity and manage differences within the framework of unifying constants. The participants also emphasized the importance of preserving national memory and documenting historical milestones.
The symposium concluded with the issuance of recommendations that were grouped into four main axes: national memory, citizenship and political link, territorial sovereignty and diplomacy, and the sustainability of initiatives. The recommendations included the need to document historical milestones, promote citizenship and active participation, and support the autonomy initiative.
The event also featured a ceremony to honor Dr. Abdel Wahid Al Fassi, who was recognized for his contributions to Moroccan intellectual and political life. The ceremony was attended by several prominent figures, including the Director of the Moroccan Center for Volunteering and Citizenship, Mohamed Asef.
The symposium is part of the activities organized to commemorate the first anniversary of 'Unity Day,' which was declared on October 31, 2025. The event reflects Morocco's commitment to promoting national unity and social cohesion through volunteerism and active citizenship. The recommendations issued during the symposium are expected to contribute to the development of a national strategy to promote volunteerism and citizenship.
Key points
- The symposium emphasized the importance of volunteerism and active citizenship in promoting national unity and social cohesion.
- The event featured discussions on the role of volunteering and citizenship in promoting national unity and social cohesion.
- The symposium concluded with the issuance of recommendations aimed at promoting volunteerism and active citizenship.
