فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Coordination for the Restoration of Educational Action in the Fez-Meknes Region issued a protest statement following the launch of the National Camping Program on July 1, 2024. The associations expressed their deep dissatisfaction with the decision of the elected councils to deprive them of transport buses to the camping centers, exacerbating their financial hardships and highlighting a systematic policy of restriction.
Statement Details
Under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and aimed at promoting childhood and youth issues, the associations in Fez, involved in the national camping program, were surprised by an incomprehensible and unjustified decision from the heads of the elected councils to deprive them of their acquired right to benefit from transport buses. This decision increases the associations’ financial burdens and raises the symbolic contributions required for participation in the camping stages, thus depriving a large segment of children from disadvantaged families of their right to participate in this year’s camps.
Harsh Criticism of Elected Councils
The coordination pointed out that the neglect of local councils, especially the Fez Municipality Council and its district councils, to their roles in implementing local policies related to economic, social, and cultural development reflects a lack of concern for the needs and issues of the city’s children and youth. The coordination called on all elected council heads to reconsider their priorities and find real solutions to meet the expectations of children and youth, stressing that support for transport buses for summer camps is a non-negotiable right and acquired benefit.
Call for Immediate Action
In conclusion, the coordination urged all responsible parties and stakeholders in Fez to work on resolving the issue of transporting children to camping centers as soon as possible, especially as the second camping phase approaches.
Issued in Fez, on July 7, 2024
Secretariat of the Coordination for the Restoration of Educational Action in the Fez-Meknes Region
African Scout Organization Intervenes to Resolve the Issue
The African Scout Organization addressed a letter to the President of the Saiss District Council regarding the deprivation of the organization’s branches in Fez from camp transport buses. The letter stated:
“Following the above-mentioned subject, and within our ongoing interest in youth issues, we wish to inform you about the deprivation of our branches in Fez from benefiting from transport buses for children’s camps, which hinders the implementation of educational and recreational programs aimed at children.”
Letter Details
The organization noted that this deprivation occurred without clear objective reasons, reinforcing feelings of marginalization and exclusion among children and families. It emphasized the importance of supporting educational and recreational activities organized by the organization, which contribute to developing children’s skills and enhancing values of citizenship and solidarity.
Call for Cooperation and Partnership
The organization called for collaboration between various active parties to find immediate and effective solutions to ensure children benefit from their right to participate in summer camps. It expressed its readiness to cooperate with the Saiss District Council to achieve these goals.
The letter was signed by the President Commissioner of the African Scout Organization, dated July 15, 2024.
Conclusion
These developments call for urgent intervention from all responsible parties and stakeholders to resolve the issue of transporting children to camping centers and ensuring their right to benefit from educational and recreational activities that contribute to developing their skills and personalities, and easing the financial burdens on associations and families in Fez.
