Soleterre Morocco Association - Psychosocial Support and Pediatric Psycho-Oncology

Active in Morocco since the mid-2000s, Soleterre Foundation (through its national branch) leads targeted humanitarian and psychosocial interventions grounded in healthcare equity, human dignity, and emotional resilience for vulnerable populations. Its flagship operational initiative focuses on pediatric psycho-oncology within the pediatric hematology and oncology departments of Rabat Children's Hospital (CHU Ibn Sina) and Abderrahim Harouchi Children's Hospital (CHU Ibn Rochd in Casablanca).

Soleterre's clinical psychologists support young patients with life-threatening cancer diagnoses and their families from initial diagnosis through long-term medical therapies. Individual counseling, play therapy, expressive drawing, and relaxation techniques alleviate procedural pain and the profound psychological isolation of pediatric oncology wards. Beyond hospital walls, the organization also implements community-based psychosocial initiatives assisting unaccompanied migrant children, vulnerable street-connected youth, and single mothers living in extreme precariousness.

Bedside psycho-oncological therapy for children in pediatric oncology departments. Structured psychological counseling and peer support groups for parents and family caregivers. Hospital-based art therapy, expressive play, and socio-educational activities. Practical psychosocial assistance for vulnerable families regarding lodging, transportation, and nutrition. Mental health first aid and trauma support for unaccompanied migrant minors. Professional training modules in psycho-oncology for hospital nurses and pediatric doctors.

Psychological support is provided completely free of charge within partner hospital units to all pediatric oncology patients and their caregivers. For community outreach and social casework, referrals are coordinated through hospital social workers or directly via the national office.

Clinical psychologists specialized in pediatric psycho-oncology, intercultural mediators, medical social caseworkers, specialized educators, and humanitarian program coordinators.

Formal partnership protocols with CHU Ibn Sina in Rabat and CHU Ibn Rochd in Casablanca, professional collaboration with the Moroccan Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (SMHOP), and international backing from Soleterre Foundation Italy.