S O T O G R A N D E I N T E R N A T I O N A L S C H O O L

2015 D1 CAS TRIP TO ASNI MOROCCO

Promoting education as a force for good by enabling and empowering the voice of youth

Association Tiwizi is a Moroccan non-governmental association created in 1998, which works in the areas of education, socio-economic development, environmental protection, capacity building and networking with the firm aim of meeting the social and economic needs of rural Asni, as well supporting the development of cultural and sporting activities. Sotogrande International School and The Kindred Project have been working with Association Tiwizi since 2007! www.associationtiwizi.com

The D1 Trip to Asni (this is our 8th one!) is a key part of

the IB Creativity, Action and Service Program (CAS) at

SIS, which directly supports Association Tiwizi, in

Morocco.

By living and working hand-in-hand with Asni

community members, students were able to meet their

CAS outcomes, engage with new experiences, learn and

build new friendships that will be remembered forever.

SIS is particularly thankful for the unique opportunities

and friendships that Association Tiwizi and the

community of Asni have given us.

SHUKRAN, MERCI, THANK YOU!

 

Developing marketing strategies for Association Tiwizi (information leaflet, Facebook up-dates, organic saffron packaging…)

Cooking: tasting different flavours and discovering new techniques

Contributing towards… After several conversations with Hassan (Association Tiwizi’s coordinator) and other key members of the community as to which projects were most pressing and valuable, the Asni-Soto team quickly assessed achievable targets in order to make the most of the time we had. Our team of 30, split into small groups to plan, problem-solve and work towards common and lasting objectives, mainly in the areas of Education & Intercultural Exchange, Infrastructure and Social Entrepreneurship… amongst others!

DIY tools: €91

Sports equipment: €167

100 saffron bags: €500

Building materials: €425

Replacing old bedding: €500

Local tourism activities: €250

2 projectors for local high school: €800

Clothes donations

School, art & crafts equipment

€2.733 DONATED thanks to

KISS THE CASBAH

 

Friendly football match Atlas High School vs. SIS

6hr mountain hike!

Clearing steps after heavy rains

Student intercultural

exchange

Road mending

Camel riding, here we go! Sharing!

Concreting goal posts

  Decorating learning support

classroom

The Kindred Project (KP) was set up in 2010 by Sotogrande International School as an independent student-led Nongovernmental Organization. KP’s mission is to promote education as a force for good by enabling and empowering the voice of youth as agents of positive change within their communities and beyond. To achieve this, KP is currently working on a four-year project called Force for Good, involving different community partners in Ecuador, Morocco, Spain and Uganda. This project aims to support these communities in overcoming poverty by means of increasing education quality and access, supporting social entrepreneurship models, as well as promoting values of global citizenship. Are you interested in working hand-in-hand with other young people and community members, here and abroad, to understand and overcome together some of the challenges faced?

YOU CAN HAVE A VALUABLE ROLE IN

CREATING CHANGE FOR THE BETTER!

Organising distribution of donations

Visit to the girls’ boarding house

Setting basketball hoops

Art work with the children

Fun outdoor activities with the kids

Buying materials

for our projects

Digging irrigation trenches

 A note from Hassan “I get a positive feeling when I say that we have always shared good experiences with Sotogrande School; it means nearly a lifetime experience since our project was built back in 2007. I can say that our success has depended on the support given by Sotogrande; now our dreams and reality is all we can share with you! Without Sotogrande International School, our project, which was only just a dream before 2007, would be nothing… but today our dreams have become a reality and many groups and schools wish and ask us to come to our Association to have the same experience like the one lived by Sotogrande. Every April, myself, the Association and the entire community of Asni, we celebrate the birthday of our friendship and partnership.”

In Danielle’s words…

MAGIC… that is how I would describe, not only Asni, but also the people, the experiences, and all the happiness that I am surrounded by. I’ve had some great adventures, in the snow, in the rain, and in the sun, all in this same place!

 

 

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THANK YOU! A trip like this doesn’t “simply happen”. For this reason we would like to give a heartfelt thank you to ∗ Hassan Edderjoun… for absolutely

everything! A real change-maker.

∗ The incredible staff at Association Tiwizi for their kind care, countless hours of hard work and good laughs. You guys rock!

∗ The staff and students at Atlas High School for their warm welcome and opening an exchange of incalculable value. See you next year!

∗ Fatima and all the girls at Tigmi N’Isti boarding house; a real example of “education as a force for good”. Don’t stop doing what you do!

∗ The children of Asni for uncountable smiles and fun times!

∗ The 26 committed D1 students (and their families) for their courage, positive energy, hard work and respect. Real ambassadors of SIS and global citizens!

∗ Sonnie Hiles for his amazing photos and making it possible to show in such a beautiful way what we achieved during the trip!

∗ To the entire SIS community… students, staff and parents for supporting SIS’ and KP’s global citizenship values and fundraising initiatives throughout the entire year. We couldn’t do it without you!

Sotogrande International School and The Kindred Project will continue to support

Association Tiwizi's great work and take every opportunity to spread the word about

their valuable work and unforgettable volunteering possibilities

Bring on Asni 2016!