Lhoucin Ferdous was previously Head of Division of Governance, Monitoring and Accompanying Activities of NGOs in the Ministry in Charge of Relations with Parliament and Civil Society. He held that position from November 2014 until June 2023  and contributed to realizing the 2011 Constitution with regard to strengthening the roles of civil society and citizen participation. 

Prior to serving as Head of Division, from 2007 to 2013, Lhoucin was a provincial delegate of National Mutual Aid, where he worked to assist people in precarious situations to partner with local civil society organizations and authorities. 

IVLP Impact Award Project: Strengthening NGOs to Contribute Efficiently to Public Policies

This project supported local NGOs in Skhirat-Temara district to define their strategies and priorities, prepare advocacy action plans, and use advocacy and networking techniques to influence local affairs effectively.  Twelve NGOs received training on strategic planning and advocacy techniques and tailored coaching and technical assistance for concrete advocacy initiatives at the local level.

The NGOs that participated have started collaborating with local authorities and other local NGOs to implement their projects. For example, the Vision Technologies Association is working on a project to improve access and autonomy for persons with disabilities through technology and information system facilities. Three associations advocating for women's rights have organized several conferences to fight against violence against women.

"The strategic planning and advocacy training course was extremely useful for me. It changed several of my concepts and views on associative action. I learned how to successfully communicate my cause and create an impact that adds value to my society." - Project Participant

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Lhoucin participated in the IVLP Project NGO Management, organized by the U.S. Department of State and American Councils for International Education in partnership with the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire, WorldBoston and Global Ties Detroit.

Lhoucin's exchange experience led to the development of his IVLP Impact Award Project: "A key takeaway from my participation in [IVLP] last year was that NGOs can contribute significantly to improving the lives of citizens in many ways and in several areas, including through effective participation in policy making at the local level."

U.S. Communities Visited

Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Detroit, MI; Manchester, NH

Country: Morocco

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