Solidarity in Morocco

 In Morocco, the work I’m doing with Connect Institute is to highlight the variety of forms of art within the Moroccan youth. It’s imperative that when working on projects that are more so out of the norm in a country, there is on-going support when needed. I was able to work alongside my peers and other participants when it came to them presenting their art whether it was music, dance, or directing cinema. The mayor came to the end of the year performances, and this factor was a huge part in solidarity. When going against traditional societal norms, it’s most evident who will show appreciation for the arts and who won’t. Solidarity in this community is what Connect is about. Connect is a leader in alternative education that provides a variety of activities and networks for the youth to have access to resources they typically don’t get. Traveling alone was probably the most difficult part of my time abroad and I recorded more as an observer rather than taking pictures with my peers. One thing we did every day was eat breakfast and lunch together. Below I have an off guard picture of everyone at the lunch table waiting for food. The eating portion and tea time made a huge difference in how close I was with the cohort while abroad.