Child’s Physical Health and Well-Being

The Moroccan Foundation for Preschool Education is deeply convinced of the crucial importance of children’s physical and mental health for their development and academic success. Health and learning are intrinsically linked: children who receive a quality education are more likely to be in good health, and those who are healthy are better able to learn.

As frontline practitioners who interact with children on a daily basis, our educators hold a strategic position. The trust-based relationships they build with children enable them to quickly detect any signs of distress or health issues.

Four priority areas require particular attention due to their direct impact on children’s schooling: hearing health, visual health, oral and dental health, and the prevention of growth delays.

In this context, a structuring partnership has been established between the FMPS, the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, and the Saham Foundation. The latter plays a central role by mobilizing specialist doctors as part of medical outreach caravans, training FMPS educators in pre-screening, and covering medical consultations for children, as well as providing corrective equipment such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.

During the first pilot phase in 2023/2024, out of 65,000 pre-screened children, 10,581 consulted a doctor from the medical caravan, and 4,880 children with specific needs related to the targeted areas received appropriate treatment.

The second phase, implemented in 2024/2025 and expanded to four additional regions, covers nearly 250,000 children. Out of 236,685 pre-screened children, 22,659 consulted a doctor from the caravan.

To ensure the smooth running of the medical caravans and guarantee access to care, financial support is essential. It will help cover logistical costs, including snacks for the children and their companions, as well as transportation to the consultation sites.

Additionally, supplementary funding would help strengthen the provision of corrective equipment and finance medical interventions for children identified with specific needs, thereby ensuring better social and educational inclusion.