The National Initiative for Human Development (INDH) in Guelmim places special emphasis on young generations by improving the quality of learning and strengthening students’ skills, especially those from rural areas.
The INDH’s efforts are implemented through programs and projects under the “Boosting Human Capital of the Rising Generations” initiative, aimed at developing youth skills and improving human development indicators, particularly in education.
Special attention is given to enhancing students’ skills in educational robotics, programming, and artificial intelligence.
One of the concrete projects supported by the Guelmim Provincial Committee for Human Development (CPDH) is the “Coding for All” caravan, launched by the Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports for the 2024-2025 school year. The initiative targets fifth- and sixth-grade students in both urban and rural areas.
The program, funded by the Ministry through the INDH, is implemented under a partnership agreement linking the CPDH of Guelmim, the Provincial Directorate of Education, and a private company that provides programming tools, robotic kits, laptops, and educational materials.
The program aims to strengthen creativity, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities among primary school students. Each student participates in six digital literacy sessions per school year, supervised by specially trained teachers.
Students at the Ennouisrat School Group in the Assrir commune have had the opportunity to experiment with programming and robotics kits, helping to develop their digital skills.
Mohamed Joumani, Head of the Social Action Division at the Guelmim Wilaya, told MAP that the “Coding for All” project aims to strengthen students’ capacities in digital technologies, particularly robotics and artificial intelligence, revealing the talents of many students passionate about computing.
Habiba Oubaalla, Provincial Director of Education, Preschool, and Sports, stated that the initiative aligns with the 2022-2026 roadmap and ongoing education reform projects.
The caravan benefits over 4,000 students across 12 territorial communities in the province, offering them opportunities to explore software, artificial intelligence techniques, and programs integrating communication and connectivity technologies.
Many students expressed their satisfaction with the workshops, noting that learning programming and artificial intelligence helped them acquire new knowledge, develop technological skills, and stimulate creativity and teamwork.
