The Akshaya Patra Foundation was invited to Rabat, Morocco to attend an International Congress entitled ‘Rural Woman, Partner of the Development Process’, held from 8-10 March 2013. The invitation was extended by The National Union of Women of Morocco, an association of public utility presided by Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meriem. The Union works towards education, literacy, vocational training, health and personal status of women.
The three day conference was attended by invited representatives from 63 countries. Akshaya Patra represented India, along with two Indian journalists. At the sessions, Akshaya Patra contributed to the discussions and several recommendations made were adopted for action.
