After Morocco halted the repatriation of bodies because of the coronavirus, many Moroccan families have found themselves forced to bury their deceased loved ones in the Netherlands. While on the hunt for eternal graves, some of them have thought of future alternatives.
When he was ten years old, Najib Ben Ayad made a wish. He wanted to become a medical professional. His dream came true years later thanks to his hard work and determination.
Abdelali Bentohami followed through with his dreams. His childhood dream was to become a doctor to help people in need. In 2010, he created the Health for All Foundation in the Netherlands, which offers free healthcare in Morocco for those who cannot afford it. Thanks to this NGO, he was recently able to help a young Moroccan who was bitten by a pack of dogs in Goulmima, near Errachidia.
To Dutch MEP Kati Piri, addressing the Hirak issue is no more a domestic affair that concerns only Morocco. The politician believes her interest in the Hirak issue is a way of listening to the concerns of her fellow Dutch citizens of Moroccan descent.