The article on the news concerns the organization of a collection of donations in Châtillon, in the south of Paris, in favor of the victims of the earthquake in Morocco. Many people, whether of Moroccan origin or not, are mobilizing to help the victims by donating clothes, tents, blankets and food.
In a municipal room made available by the town hall of Châtillon, volunteers are busy sorting the donations which are pouring in from all sides. Among them, members of the Moroccan diaspora in France demonstrate their attachment to their country of origin and their desire to support the victims of the earthquake. But solidarity is not limited only to people of Moroccan origin: many French people are also mobilizing, aware that in such situations, we are all linked.
At the origin of this collection of donations is Dounia Hannach, founder of the Abajad association, which helps non-French-speaking populations by helping them find employment by learning the French language. She hopes to quickly be able to transport the donations collected in France to Morocco, in particular winter clothing, blankets and tents, in anticipation of the difficult weather conditions that are coming.
This donation collection initiative is part of a broader movement of solidarity towards Morocco. French charitable organizations have launched appeals for the generosity of the public to help the victims. Local authorities and political figures have also offered their logistical or financial support, thus demonstrating their solidarity with the Moroccan people hit by this natural disaster.
In conclusion, this collection of donations organized in Châtillon testifies to the surge of solidarity manifested in France in favor of the victims of the earthquake in Morocco. It highlights the desire of the French, whether of Moroccan origin or not, to come to the aid of those in need. This mobilization also highlights the importance of international solidarity and mutual aid in times of crisis.