FORSATY Interim Report to USAID

The project aims to increase access to quality services for at-risk groups, enhance Moroccan-led CVE initiatives, and strengthen community resilience. During the reporting period of October to December 2023, most MCRA activities were completed, except for certain closing ceremonies that took place in November and December. The Community Policing (COPA) intervention was granted a no-cost extension to January 31 to complete pending activities. In parallel, the Program finalized the preliminary results of its final impact evaluation study, which were presented during the FORSATY final staff retreat. The Program also produced the FORSATY Movie, a 19-minute documentary that encapsulates ten years of the Program's experience. The closing ceremonies for various programs and initiatives were held during the reporting period. The Soft Skills and Vocational Counseling program, developed with the EN Tabola center, was formally presented and highlighted during a closing ceremony in November. The comprehensive Vocational model, developed with OSSs and local partners, was also presented during a closing ceremony in October. Additionally, the closing ceremony for the Youth Leadership model was held in October, where Youth Leaders presented the results of their local initiatives. The iAER P/CVE grant program closing ceremony was also held in October, where partners presented their respective CVE intervention models developed and implemented with the support of FORSATY. The event was attended by all iAER grantees from various cities in Morocco, and participants discussed possibilities of sustaining initiatives and models beyond the lifetime of the Program. The Program has made significant progress in achieving its objectives, with a total of 58 months of implementation. The project has been funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with a total estimated funding of USD 26,000,000. As of the reporting period, the Program has received USD 23,442,736 and has incurred total expenditures of USD 24,168,128. The Program has also made significant contributions to the development of the region, with a focus on vulnerable communities. The Program has worked with various partners, including One Stop Shops, Civil Society Organizations, and public partners, to implement its activities and achieve its objectives. The Program has also established a Research and Learning Agenda, which aims to build on the results and recommendations of a comprehensive research agenda. Overall, the FORSATY project has made significant progress in achieving its objectives and has contributed to the development of the region. The Program's closing ceremonies and final impact evaluation study demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and its focus on vulnerable communities.