{"id":19,"date":"2023-07-17T01:34:34","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T00:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2024-06-22T17:09:33","modified_gmt":"2024-06-22T16:09:33","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/?page_id=19","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-instagram  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sama.morocco\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12,4.622c2.403,0,2.688,0.009,3.637,0.052c0.877,0.04,1.354,0.187,1.671,0.31c0.42,0.163,0.72,0.358,1.035,0.673 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srcset=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/amazigh-2-1024x373.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/amazigh-2-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/amazigh-2-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/amazigh-2-1536x559.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/amazigh-2-2048x746.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>SAMA is a non-profit, independent organization whose mission is to use a multidisciplinary arts program as a tool for dialogue, and community engagement, to promote and develop Sefrou\u2019s old city socially, economically, and environmentally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC8161-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC8161-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC8161-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC8161-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC8161-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC8161-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Read our Bi-Annual Report<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bi-Annual-Report-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Report<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#841939\" class=\"has-inline-color\">STAFF<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/P1300295-scaled-e1718739604542-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195\" style=\"width:178px;height:237px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/P1300295-scaled-e1718739604542-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/P1300295-scaled-e1718739604542-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/P1300295-scaled-e1718739604542-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/P1300295-scaled-e1718739604542.jpg 968w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Community Outreach Coordinator<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The role spearheads extensive engagement efforts with the community of Sefrou Medina, supporting the development of an open-air museum project. Principally (but not limited to), this role involves conducting thorough preliminary outreach, fostering meaningful connections, and mobilizing community involvement to ensure the project reflects the authentic voice and spirit of Sefrou&#8217;s residents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/portrait-painting-ii-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Director\" class=\"wp-image-225\" style=\"width:178px;height:237px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/portrait-painting-ii-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/portrait-painting-ii-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/portrait-painting-ii-768x1022.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/portrait-painting-ii.jpg 985w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Director<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jessica Stephens, culture coordinator and visual artist, has lived and worked in Sefrou since 2007. With extensive experience in cross-cultural facilitation, along with her conviction for art as a tool for development, Jess is a driving force for SAMAs vision and mission. Her proven track record in organizational development and community empowerment brings a unique blend of strategic insight and hands-on engagement to her role.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SAMA-Logo-ii-no-text.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29\" style=\"width:166px;height:189px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SAMA-Logo-ii-no-text.png 641w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SAMA-Logo-ii-no-text-264x300.png 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Stand-In Director<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>CALL OUT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SAMA is currently seeking to recruit an influential arts and culture development Director, to support creativity and organizational convergence. Leading and coordinating a small but powerful grassroots program, the individual will collaborate with local community members, national stakeholders and international visitors, contributing to our meaningful cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 12-month position is an employed role proposed to commence in December of 2024.  For more information click <a href=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Job-Call-Out-Replacement-Director.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#841939\" class=\"has-inline-color\">ACTIVE COMMUNITY MEMBERS <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The association&#8217;s internship program offers local youth a transformative opportunity to gain cultural management experience, develop valuable skills, and cultivate meaningful connections, empowering them to thrive in their future endeavors and inspiring them to shape Sefrous future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leading up to and during projects SAMA engages local community members and partners with Sefrouian and regional associations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in an internship. Get in touch <a href=\"mailto:info@samasefrou.org\">info@samasefrou.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1441\" src=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/P1280613-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-161\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:340px;height:190px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/P1280613-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/P1280613-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/P1280613-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/P1280613-768x432.jpg 768w, 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src=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/golden-ambassadors-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-206\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:340px;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/golden-ambassadors-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/golden-ambassadors-1-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/golden-ambassadors-1-1024x843.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/golden-ambassadors-1-768x633.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/golden-ambassadors-1-1536x1265.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/golden-ambassadors-1-2048x1687.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#841939\" class=\"has-inline-color\">THE BOARD<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"807\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rddad-807x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-224\" style=\"width:231px;height:293px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rddad-807x1024.jpg 807w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rddad-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rddad-768x975.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rddad-1210x1536.jpg 1210w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rddad-1614x2048.jpg 1614w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rddad-scaled.jpg 2017w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dr. Sadik Rddad is a founding member of the Moroccan Cultural Studies Center, Fez Morocco and co-editor of the Moroccan Cultural Studies Journal. Skilled in translation, lecturing, and editing, published author and freelance writer. Dr Rddad is a senior professor at USMBA (Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University) and was a Fulbright scholar at Northwestern University, USA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/185855871_10224314366673990_8799687666284909833_n-811x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-228\" style=\"width:233px;height:294px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/185855871_10224314366673990_8799687666284909833_n-811x1024.jpg 811w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/185855871_10224314366673990_8799687666284909833_n-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/185855871_10224314366673990_8799687666284909833_n-768x970.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/185855871_10224314366673990_8799687666284909833_n.jpg 905w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Treasurer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Catherine Bellafronto, business owner and founder of the association behind the Fez Medina Children\u2019s Library. With a background in law and international development and resident of Fez, Catherine brings expertise in social impact, business, and international finances, making her an ideal fit for the role of SAMAs treasurer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/anware.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-227\" style=\"width:198px;height:297px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/anware.jpg 225w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/anware-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Secretary<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Anouar Charifi is an active community member and founder of Association MASQ for Theater and Cultural Development in Sefrou. Competent in association creation, civic society, and social entrepreneurship, with a degree in law and a seat in the Council&#8217;s Cultural Department of Sefrou, Anouar makes a vital contribution as SAMAs secretary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>PARTNERSHIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-banner-shola-certificates-1-1024x233.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-banner-shola-certificates-1-1024x233.png 1024w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-banner-shola-certificates-1-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-banner-shola-certificates-1-768x175.png 768w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-banner-shola-certificates-1-1536x349.png 1536w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-banner-shola-certificates-1-2048x465.png 2048w, https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/logo-banner-shola-certificates-1-1568x356.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAMA is a non-profit, independent organization whose mission is to use a multidisciplinary arts program as a tool for dialogue, and community engagement, to promote and develop Sefrou\u2019s old city socially, economically, and environmentally. Read our Bi-Annual Report STAFF The role spearheads extensive engagement efforts with the community of Sefrou Medina, supporting the development of&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/?page_id=19\" class=\"\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Who We Are<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-19","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=19"}],"version-history":[{"count":67,"href":"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":839,"href":"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions\/839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/samasefrou.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=19"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}