Event: May 5 – 6, 2025
Partner: Ibn Tofail University – the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH)
“At Ibn Tofail University, we don’t just hand out diplomas, we nurture courage, compassion, and a readiness to act.”
Emergencies don’t wait for ideal conditions. When panic takes over, it’s trained individuals, those who remain calm under pressure, who make the difference. Ibn Tofail University, in coordination with national institutions like the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH), is actively preparing such individuals. Together, they are forming a generation of saviors, students equipped not just with knowledge but with the presence of mind and practical skills to act swiftly when lives are at stake.
On May 5 and 6, 2025, the students of the Social Assistance program completed their first official training in first aid. Organized in collaboration with the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH), a cornerstone of Morocco’s vision for sustainable human empowerment, this workshop was far more than a scheduled activity. It was a statement of purpose.
Students were immersed in practical modules designed to build confidence and sharpen response instincts. They learned how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), treat wounds, manage choking cases, handle fractures, and safely support individuals experiencing shock or trauma. Each lesson was taught with precision, yet also with heart, reminding trainees that technique matters, but so does empathy.
However, this initiative wasn’t solely about medical technique. It was a human experience, one that bridges the academic and the real. These students, many of whom will go on to work in the field of social assistance, now possess more than theories and protocols. They carry the ability to make a real difference in real time.
At a time when the world is learning to value proactive community care, Ibn Tofail University is ensuring its students are not left behind. In fact, they are being placed ahead, prepared not only to support others, but to lead by example. This program reinforces a powerful idea: we do not always need to look outside for help. Sometimes, the most effective response comes from within.
By investing in practical training, the university continues to break the outdated mold of passive education. Knowledge is not just being transmitted; it’s being activated. The result? Students who are not only competent but also committed, equipped to support, protect, and uplift the communities they serve.