The Alternative Citizenship Movement (ALCI) announces the official launch of its “My Voice, My Freedom” project, which forms part of its efforts to promote freedom of opinion and expression, strengthen the capacities of civil society organizations, and consolidate the principles of democratic governance and civic participation through a human rights-based approach and the promotion of civic space.

This project marks a new milestone in the Movement’s efforts to support civil society actors by developing their organizational and institutional capacities and strengthening their role in advocacy, participation in public debate, and the defense of fundamental rights and freedoms.

In this context, the Movement announces the launch of the project’s first phase, which consists of conducting an organizational assessment of partner associations in the Fès-Meknès and Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima regions. This assessment aims to evaluate their institutional situation and identify their needs in the areas of internal governance, strategic planning, institutional communication, administrative and financial management, as well as advocacy and networking mechanisms.

This process will be carried out using a participatory methodology based on assessment questionnaires, face-to-face interviews, and consultation meetings with association representatives. This approach will provide a clear understanding of the associations’ needs and priorities and serve as a foundation for designing training, mentoring, and institutional support programs throughout the various phases of the project.

This initial phase is essential to ensuring the effectiveness of future interventions. It will contribute to developing action plans tailored to each association, strengthening their capacity to implement the principles of transparency and accountability, improving their operational mechanisms, and expanding their contribution to local development, democracy, and human rights.

The Alternative Citizenship Movement also emphasizes that the project adopts a participatory approach that places associations at the heart of the assessment and development process. This approach aims to strengthen their ownership of the reform process, ensure the sustainability of its outcomes, and contribute to building a stronger and more effective civil society capable of defending freedoms and promoting civic participation.

Alternative Citizenship Movement (ALCI)

1 March 2026