Our Story
The Bayt Bahia Association was founded on October 30, 2007 in response to a human emergency: to provide a secure, caring and suitable environment for children with disabilities, often abandoned from birth and deprived of any appropriate care.
Faced with the absence of specialized structures, notably within the Béni Mellal Regional Hospital, a group of committed women and local players chose to take concrete action. This mobilization led, in December 2014, to the recognition of Bayt Bahia as an Établissement de Protection Sociale (EPS), consolidating its essential role in the region.
Since its creation, Bayt Bahia has constantly evolved to welcome not only children without families, but also children from vulnerable backgrounds.
Today, the association positions itself as a place of dignity, hope and inclusion, with a deep commitment to children's rights and well-being.
Our Mission, Vision, Values and Governance
Our mission
Providing a dignified life for people with disabilities in the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region, through comprehensive, sustainable and humane support.
This involves :
- Medical, paramedical, educational, and social care for children with disabilities
- Training, awareness-raising, and advocacy for an inclusive society
- Support for Vulnerable Families
Our vision
We aspire to become a :
- Solid and financially stable
- Recognized as a regional benchmark
- Committed to integrating disability issues into public policy
Our values
At Bayt Bahia, every action is guided by fundamental principles:
- Equity
- Empathy and benevolence
- Participation and co-responsibility
- Autonomy
- Transparency, ethics and accountability
- Innovation
Our governance
Bayt Bahia is based on a participatory and structured governance :
- A president and a management committee ensure the smooth running of the association.
- A multidisciplinary team of 29 professionals: special educators, physiotherapists, speech therapists, administrative staff, logistics agents...
- Three internal committees are responsible for medical care, cultural activities, and technical and administrative management.
