KHALLADI WIND FARM IN MOROCCO
Supporting women through the creation of women-only and mixed cooperatives
The Story
In the rural commune of Ghassate (Ouarzazate Province, Morocco), ACWA Power’s Noor Ouarzazate CSR project has, since 2013, strengthened women’s economic participation by forming mixed agricultural cooperatives and women-only handicraft cooperatives. The program delivers hands-on training in livestock, agriculture, and handicrafts, pairing skills building with market linkages so women can earn, save, and invest closer to home. Using the W+ Standard, the project quantifies gains in Income & Assets and Knowledge & Education, demonstrating verified improvements in women’s livelihoods.
Quick Facts
Goal: Improve livelihoods and economic opportunities—particularly for women—through cooperatives, skills training, and market access.
- Location: Ghassate, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco
- Metrics: +67% Income & Assets • +183% knowledge (livestock) • +228% knowledge (handicrafts)
- Beneficiaries (women): TBD (members of agriculture & handicraft cooperatives)
Standards & Certification:
- W+ Domains: Income & Assets, Knowledge & Education
- Credit Type: W+ Units (issuance TBD / non-credit profile)
- Certified Supply: N/A (verified results; no tradable units at this time)
What We Did
- Formed & coached cooperatives: Established women-only handicraft and mixed agriculture co-ops to organize production and sales.
- Delivered practical trainings: Skills in livestock management, agricultural practices, and handicraft production/quality.
- Improved breeds & value chains: Introduced more prolific sheep breeds; supported market connections to improve prices.
- Enabled home-proximate livelihoods: Brought income-generating activities closer to home, lowering travel/time barriers for women.
Results & Impact
- Income & Assets: +67%. Agricultural co-op members increased sheep numbers and sale prices; handicraft co-op members (mostly young/single) gained first earnings and assets.
- Knowledge & Education: +183% (livestock) and +228% (handicrafts) knowledge increases.
- Agency & confidence: First-time training participation boosted self-confidence, public speaking in groups, and household decision-making (e.g., discussing livestock management and income use with spouses).
- Diversified income ideas: New ventures emerged (e.g., pastry, olive products, catering), expanding local livelihood options.
In the Field
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