The Office of Cooperation Development (ODCO) is proud to announce the launch of the 6th  edition of the Lalla Al Moutaaouina National Prize for Women’s Cooperatives. This national  prize aims to reward the most innovative initiatives in women’s cooperative projects, as part  of the Moroccan government’s ongoing commitment to women’s economic empowerment. 

Theme for 2025: “Women’s Cooperatives Build a Better World for All” 

This year’s theme resonates with the International Year of Cooperatives’ theme, emphasizing  the crucial role of women’s cooperatives in fostering inclusivity, sustainability, and progress for  communities worldwide. The theme also underscores how empowering women’s  entrepreneurship creates ripple effects that benefit society at large. 

A Look Back: The Success of the 5th Edition 

Last year, under the theme “Women’s Cooperatives: A Fertile Ground for Promoting Women’s  Entrepreneurship”, this edition attracted significant interest, with the participation of 329  women’s cooperatives. Among them, 29 cooperatives stood out for their innovative projects   and were selected by a panel of experts during the award ceremony held on Wednesday, April  24, in Rabat. 

The “Lalla Al Moutaâouina” prize offers financial support of 50,000 MAD to these award winning cooperatives, thanks to a strong partnership between the State Secretary in charge  of handicrafts and the social and solidarity economy affiliated to the Ministry of Tourism,  Handicrafts, and the Social and Solidarity Economy, ODCO, and institutional and private  partners. 

The Lalla Al Moutaâouina Prize is more than an award—it’s a movement that celebrates the  ingenuity, resilience, and impact of Moroccan women in cooperatives.