The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (https://www.Afreximbank.com/) today announced a donation of 500,000 dollars to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to the Kingdom of Morocco and, in particular, the regions Hard-hit areas of Al Haouz, Chichaoua, Taroudant, Amizmiz and Marrakesh, following the damage caused by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake.
The earthquake is the strongest to hit the center of the country in more than a century, with a death rate of almost 3,000 people and many more injured. Historic and cultural sites also suffered serious damage and many citizens were left homeless.
We are committed to helping the government of Morocco recover from this devastating earthquake. The donation will be channeled to assist the Government in its recovery, assistance and reconstruction efforts following the disaster. This support will meet basic needs in terms of food, water, clothing and shelter, as well as reestablish the distribution of electricity and other essential services to affected families.
The Prof. Benedict Oramah, Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented: “We are committed to helping the government of Morocco recover from this devastating earthquake. The provision of food, water and shelter is vital in the wake of the earthquake and today’s donation demonstrates our continued commitment to humanitarian assistance efforts across Africa in times of crisis. It will help support organizations on the ground as they continue recovery efforts.
Our hearts and prayers go out to Morocco, a Bank Member State, and its citizens at this difficult time.” This support is in line with the Bank’s response to humanitarian crises in its Member States, including, among others, the 2014 Ebola Outbreak, Tropical Cyclone Idai in 2019, Covid-19 relief efforts in 2020 and the supporting flood relief efforts in Southern Africa in 2022 and 2023.