We receive up to 100 applications for every cohort of 15 trainees, as the training is seen as a valuable path to personal and professional transformation. We select students who demonstrate the most need, as well as that 'spark' of motivation and drive to put in the work and change their narratives.
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When women join the program, they join the Amal family for life. Going through the training with other women who have experienced similar challenges forges a beautiful sisterhood that extends beyond their time at Amal. It is a powerful example of women lifting other women up and finding joy in each other's company every day.
In Morocco, women make up only 25% of the active workforce. That means that women's labor is largely underpaid and undervalued. Our training builds on the inherent skills that most Moroccan women have already, which are the amazing ability to cook delicious meals out of simple, local ingredients. We help women transfer these skills to a high-volume, demanding restaurant setting. After graduation, we help our students secure their first job in a local restaurant, cafe or other establishment. This is truly a celebration for all, and a step towards breaking the cycles of generational poverty.
The Amal training program is open to women who meet the following criteria:
- Disadvantaged backgrounds such as widows, divorced women, single mothers, and orphans
- Aged 18 and up
- Difficulty accessing the labor market
- Strong motivation
