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May 22, 2011
Fingers crossed!
We're aiming for a trip to Morocco in late August to distribute backpacks and dental kits to the children starting the new semester and livestock distribution to various families. We'll also be restocking more jewelry, Moroccan wedding blankets, pillows, poufs and bed linens at that time. Cross you fingers for regional stability...we're anxious to get back over there and spread some love!
UPDATE: I made contact this morning with our Moroccan staff (just 12 hours after posting the blog above), who informed me of widespread protests across the country yesterday. While protests have been a regular occurrence since February, they have been largely peaceful and widely tolerated. The security forces stepped up their game yesterday in Rabat, Casablanca and Fez, chasing protesters, dispersing crowds and beating dozens pf people. Three movement leaders are reported to be in critical condition, details here. I am discouraged, but nonetheless determined.
Posted by Lela at May 22, 2011 9:49 PM
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