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Request for proposals for Transition to Scale innovations!
Grand Challenges Canada, through the Being Initiative, is investing in ready-to-scale innovations that address the root causes of young people’s distress before they escalate, strengthening the environments where they live,…
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Young people in Morocco are experiencing growing mental health challenges. These issues are influenced by cultural norms, social media pressure, and limited support within school environments. Bullying, stigma, and lack of guidance from teachers contribute to a negative school climate that leaves many students feeling isolated and unsupported.
Without safe and inclusive schools, youth may disengage from education and adopt harmful coping strategies. Strengthening peer and teacher relationships can foster greater confidence and resilience in students, helping them navigate the pressures they face.
What we’re funding in Morocco
Proof-of-concept funding:
Proof-of-concept (POC) funding up to $250,000 CAD will be awarded to early-stage projects that can implement, test and refine solutions to country-specific personal, social, and/or environmental factors impacting young people’s mental health and wellbeing in one of the 12 countries.
In Morocco, we seek bold Proof-of-Concept ideas that promote positive youth mental health and wellbeing within school environments. These innovative solutions should focus on addressing bullying or overuse of social media.
Transition-to-scale funding:
Transition-to-scale (TTS) funding between $300,000 CAD and $1,500,000 CAD will be awarded to support tested mental health promotion and prevention approaches that align with country-specific priorities along their scaling journey to help catalyze their sustainability and impact.
In Morocco, we seek bold Transition-to-Scale ideas that promote positive youth mental health and wellbeing within school environments. These innovative solutions should focus on addressing bullying or overuse of social media.
Ecosystem catalyst funding:
Ecosystem catalyst (EC) funding between $200,000 CAD and $300,000 CAD will be awarded to organizations that can address priority barriers to scale, such as legislation, evidence, coordination, and mobilize demand to help mental health initiatives succeed and grow in one of 12 priority countries.
In Morocco, we’re funding EC proposals to work with government and non-governmental bodies to bridge the gap between policy intent and implementation to ensure that adolescents in Morocco are supported by a positive school environment.
Funded Innovations
A Path to Healing for Youth in Morocco
Implementing Organization: Soleterre
Type: Proof-of-Concept
Location: Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region, Morocco
Thematic Area(s): Peer-based, Service Delivery
Status: Funded
The S’HAB Program
Implementing Organization: InspireCorp
Type: Proof-of-Concept
Location: Casablanca and Rabat, Morocco
Thematic Area(s): Games, Storytelling
Status: Funded
