Dakhla launches spring camp to tackle school dropout rates among youth
Dakhla has launched the first edition of a spring camp aimed at students at risk of dropping out of school, marking a concrete step in Morocco's broader national effort to keep young people within the education system. The camp opened Monday and runs from May 3 to 8 at the Center for Development in Education and Training, bringing together more than 100 students primarily from the middle school cycle.
The initiative is organized under the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports, in partnership with the Department of Youth and the National Federation of Holiday Camps. It is coordinated on the ground by the Regional Academy of Education and Training for Dakhla-Oued Eddahab, working alongside institutional and civil society partners. Students from the provinces of Oued Eddahab and Aousserd identified as particularly vulnerable to dropping out were selected as the primary beneficiaries.
The camp's program combines academic reinforcement with personal development, reflecting a holistic approach to student retention. Participants attend dedicated sessions in mathematics and French, designed to consolidate learning gaps and strengthen core competencies. Alongside academic support, the program offers workshops in audiovisual arts, visual arts, music, and manual crafts. Psychological support is also integrated into the framework to provide students with a nurturing environment conducive to personal growth and renewed engagement with schooling.
Organizers emphasize that the initiative is designed to go beyond temporary academic support by rebuilding students' self-confidence and rekindling their motivation. Education officials in the region have highlighted that the camp represents a meaningful opportunity to sensitize young people to the value of staying in school and to strengthen their connection to educational institutions. The broader ambition is to reduce school dropout rates by offering tailored support that addresses each student's individual needs while facilitating their lasting reintegration into the educational system. Morocco saw approximately 280,000 students leave school in 2025, underscoring the urgency of structured intervention programs such as this one.
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