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» Resilience, in this view, can only endure when it is for sustainable water use and management.
locally rooted and collectively owned. Engaging more than 2,000 students across
Morocco’s 12 regions, the program not only
Strategic programs driving measurable impact generates 400 innovative projects but also
Guided by a strong commitment to sustainability, shepherds 26 promising ventures through pre-
LEMO implements a portfolio of strategic programs incubation, nurturing a generation of climate-
designed to generate long-term, systemic impact, smart entrepreneurs, equipped to shape resilient
while ensuring alignment with local priorities and water futures.
challenges.
• Sustainable Rural Cooperatives: LEMO’s
This commitment is brought to life through a set partnership with the International Labour
of targeted programs, each contributing tangible, Organization champions sustainable
long-term impact in alignment with local realities: development through the empowerment of
local cooperatives specializing in medicinal
• African Youth Climate Hub: In collaboration with and aromatic plants. This initiative synergizes
the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental ecological conservation with economic
Protection, this initiative nurtures the potential diversification by providing cooperatives with
of young African entrepreneurs committed governance training, sanitary best practices,
to green innovation through an intensive six- digital marketing expertise, and market access,
month incubation program. Beyond providing thereby creating resilient livelihoods rooted in
technical assistance, the program offers biodiversity preservation and valorization.
mentorship and access to a broad network,
enabling participants to develop and scale • Annual Medical Caravans: Understanding
climate-led business solutions. The third edition that health is a cornerstone of resilience, LEMO
of the program, held this year, underscores the organizes multidisciplinary medical caravans
growing pan-African momentum propelling the in collaboration with local health professionals,
transition toward a greener economy. delivering over 4,500 vital healthcare services
to underserved populations in Tarmilate and
• Morocco Water Race: Co-created with Enactus surrounding regions. This program exemplifies
Morocco, this nationwide competition promotes LEMO’s holistic approach to community well-
water-focused innovation and catalyzes being.
student ingenuity to develop creative solutions

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