Images of solidarity after the earthquake in Morocco September 2023
The devastating earthquake that struck Morocco on the night of September 8 to 9, 2023 left many people in shock. Among them, Moroccan nationals living in Senegal, many of whom mobilized to help their compatriots.
On Mohammed-V Street in Dakar, where there are many Moroccan shops, Hannan, originally from Fez, was deeply touched by the tragedy that struck her home country. She immediately contacted the Moroccan embassy in Dakar to find ways to support those affected by the earthquake. While waiting for official instructions, she decided to send money to her family to help them overcome this ordeal.
Safae, a medical student in Dakar, also felt great fear when she heard the news of the earthquake. On a video call with her parents at the time of the earthquake, she was cut off from the network and had to wait anxiously for news from her family. Fortunately, his parents were far from the epicenter of the earthquake and are fine. However, this traumatic experience pushed Safae to make the decision to return to Morocco to help there.
These two stories testify to the solidarity that has developed within the Moroccan community in Senegal. Many people have expressed their support and desire to help, although official instructions from the Moroccan embassy have not yet been given.
This spontaneous mobilization shows the importance of community ties and solidarity in difficult times. Moroccan nationals in Senegal are coming together to support their compatriots and contribute to reconstruction after this natural disaster.
Beyond material support, gestures of solidarity can also take the form of messages of encouragement, prayers and positive thoughts for earthquake victims. Social networks have also been a way for members of the Moroccan diaspora in Senegal to share information, mobilize and find solutions to help.
In conclusion, despite the distance that separates them from their country of origin, Moroccan nationals in Senegal showed their solidarity and commitment to their compatriots affected by the earthquake. Their moral and material support will help alleviate suffering and help with reconstruction. In times of crisis, these gestures of solidarity remind us of the strength of human bonds and the ability of each person to make their contribution to support those in need.