Initiated by the Mohammed VI Foundation for the reintegration of detainees, this Program, which worth this year more than 13.5 million dirhams (compared to 8.1 million dirhams the previous year), will benefit 478 former detainees from the regions of Casablanca-Settat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Marrakech-Safi, the Eastern region, Fès-Meknès, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, Guelmim-Oued Noun, Souss-Massa and Drâa-Tafilalet.
It is meant to provide financial or equipment support to former prisoners with a personal life project in sectors such as trade, industry, services, crafts, catering, agriculture or construction.
This personal life project is based on a diagnosis made during the period of detention with the assistance of the reintegration preparation service, in line with the training and know-how of the beneficiaries, as well as the needs of the labor market.
Among the beneficiaries of this Program, eighteen individuals have been convicted in cases of extremism and terrorism and have participated in the "Reconciliation" program (Moussalaha) which aims at the reintegration of these detainees and their reconciliation with society.
This action, which has a strong social impact, testifies to the particular interest that HM the King gives to the future of incarcerated citizens and to his firm determination to ensure, without any discrimination or exception, an adequate socio-professional integration after their release.
It also reflects the royal vision to strengthen security in society, combat crime, reduce recidivism and create income-generating activities (IGAs) to improve the future and quality of life of people who have been in conflict with the law.
The program to support micro-projects and self-employment of former inmates is part of the Foundation's integrated socio-professional reintegration strategy, which enabled 453 former inmates, including 87 women, to work in socially responsible companies in 2018.
This strategy is being implemented in partnership with the general Delegation for prison administration and reintegration, the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH), ministerial departments that provide training and services, the Office for vocational training and labor promotion (OFPPT), as well as civil society actors.
Such a partnership approach has been an important lever to mobilize a large number of stakeholders to join this strategy initiated by the Sovereign and which also aims to make the prison space a second-chance school, an environment of re-education, learning and know-how.
In this regard, the Mohammed VI Foundation for the reintegration of detainees recorded a total of 9,183 interventions by post-prison support Centers during the period 2018-2019, as part of their administrative, legal, social, family and medical support missions.
On this occasion, HM King Mohammed VI handed equipment and financial support cheques to 26 former inmates with IGA projects, including six women and two former residents of the child protection Centers.