Academic Partnerships
We are firm believers in experiential learning, and our research partnerships are no exception. We deeply value research and seek to facilitate immersive avenues of exploration.
Valuable Research Opportunities
Through our partnerships with universities around the world, we host students in master's and PhD programs, provide in-depth knowledge of local context, and support access to villages, programs, and previous research.
Students have conducted in-depth field anthropology studies, examined the intersection of gender, culture, and power, explored the impact of the participatory process in development work, and studied other aspects of the environmental and social sciences. In return, we benefit from the knowledge that touches on our areas of work, helping us continually improve processes and expand our ability to work toward positive change.
Our partnerships strengthen students’ capacities, volunteerism, and employability — all of which impact their abilities and confidence to pursue their chosen endeavors.
As an organization that facilitates a variety of sustainable development projects in different parts of the country, we are an ideal partner for universities interested in providing their students with real-world experience and research opportunities in multiple areas of sustainable development.
Our Moroccan Partners
We build networks of empowered, skilled individuals by partnering with Moroccan universities. These partnerships have launched Centers for Sustainable Development — hubs for participatory democratic citizenry tailored to local needs.
Al-Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI)
Supporting student-community engagement by applying participatory approaches and growing an AUI-Community almond and carob tree nursery. The end-purpose is to alleviate poverty among disadvantaged local communities. With community members and students, these efforts reach the Ifrane-Azrou region.
École de Hautes Études Économiques et Commerciales (HEEC) in Marrakech
Building collaboration and synergies between HAF and HEEC in engineering techniques for development projects. Students are afforded real-world learning experiences through volunteering and community service.
Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II (IAV HII) and the Jeunes Leaders Marocains (JLM) in Rabat
Promoting activism among Moroccan youth in sustainable, socio-economic development, building capacities of organic agriculture associations and cooperatives.
University Hassan II, College of Law, Economics, and Social Sciences in Mohammedia
Training facilitators of participatory community planning and project management. This partnership built an innovative Legal Aid Program where students provide legal services for CSOs and marginalized persons, focusing on political, economic, and social areas of law that impact abilities to engage in efficient advocacy efforts for reform.
University Mohamed I, Center for Human and Social Studies and Research in Oujda
Partnering with the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) to build the professional and entrepreneurial capacity of 162 youth and women from regional cooperatives while creating a network of development projects of common interest.
University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah and the Association des Experts Bénévoles pour le Développement in Fes
Promoting networks between researchers and actors of sustainable development. Inspired by the project in Mohammedia, a Law Clinic and Legal Aid Program will be established in 2019-2020 to promote community service learning and cooperation among civil society and universities.
Ecole Supérieure de Management de Télécommunications d’Informatique in Beni-Mellal
Promoting community participation in planning and implementing socio-economic projects, building knowledge of sustainable development policies through applied activities, creating opportunities for youth to build professional skills, and facilitating sustainable human development.
Additional Partners
We are proud to have collaborated with renowned academic institutions from around the world.
Let's Collaborate
Are you looking for ways to expand global learning opportunities with your students? We get excited about designing academic programs, internships, and visits to fit your needs.