The association

A non-profit association connecting historical memory, solidarity and social action.

Bab Mrissa, the monumental gate of Salé

Who we are

The Khnata Ronda Association shares the story of Khnata Ronda and contributes to women’s autonomy, access to healthcare, education and employment.

Status
Non-profit association.
Principles
Independence, non-partisanship, inclusion and respect for dignity.
Based in
Marrakech, Morocco.
Area of work
Urban and rural initiatives, depending on partnerships and available resources.

Our vision

“Preserving memory also means passing on values and opening possibilities for the future.”

We want to connect Khnata Ronda’s story with practical action: so that the courage of a woman of yesterday helps the women of today build their own path.

Our mission

  1. Preserve and pass on the memory of Khnata Ronda.
  2. Highlight the contribution of women to the history of Morocco.
  3. Encourage women’s participation in social and economic life.
  4. Improve access to information, healthcare, education and training.
  5. Support sustainable, community-based solidarity initiatives.

Our values

Our commitments

  1. Women’s autonomy

    Supporting women towards economic independence, health and training.

  2. Solidarity

    Working with people in vulnerable situations, in towns and in the countryside.

  3. Transmission

    Keeping the memory of Khnata Ronda alive among young generations.

Our plans

The association is growing step by step. These are the areas it plans to develop.

  1. Partnerships on the ground

    Building partnerships with institutions, local authorities, businesses and local actors to launch the first initiatives.

  2. Rural areas

    Gradually extending our work to women in rural areas, depending on partnerships and available resources.

  3. A memory archive

    Gathering testimonies, photographs and documents about Khnata Ronda and 29 January 1944.

  4. Shared results

    Tracking the results of our work and reporting them to members, partners and the public.

Our team

The Khnata Ronda Association is supported by women and men united by a shared purpose: keeping a memory alive, acting in solidarity and opening new prospects for future generations.

The association’s logo: beneath an arch, a woman in a haik holds the Moroccan flag and gives her hand to a child

A word from the president

“I wish to carry on the name of this courageous woman, preserve her memory and pass on to future generations the values of patriotism, dignity, solidarity and commitment that she embodies.”

Khaoula Alaoui MdarhriPresident of the Khnata Ronda AssociationGranddaughter of Khnata Ronda

With more than fifteen years of experience leading teams, in human resources and in change management, particularly in hospitality in Marrakech, she brings her experience, rigour and sense of service to solidarity initiatives.

What we do

Women’s cooperatives, health, coaching and education: discover our four areas of work.

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Salé seen from the Kasbah of the Udayas, the minaret of the Great Mosque above the ramparts