The OPEC Fund for International Development has announced a $500,000 grant to support Morocco’s humanitarian relief efforts following the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco on September 8, 2023. OPEC Fund Director-General Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said: “We stand in solidarity with the people of Morocco, who have endured devastating losses as a result of this massive earthquake. The OPEC Fund works in cooperation with partner developing countries and the international development community to stimulate economic growth and social progress in low- and middle-income countries around the world. The OPEC Fund was established in 1976. It focuses on financing projects that meet essential needs, such as food, energy, infrastructure, clean water and sanitation, healthcare, and education.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 15, 2023 14:32 UTC