STELLANTIS MAROC AND CARE MAROC ASSOCIATION ARE COMMITTED TO EDUCATION IN MARGINALIZED URBAN AREAS WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE CHILD STEP PROJECT

• Stellantis and Care Maroc collaborate and are committed to social and educational development through the CHILD STEP project aimed at promoting preschool education and literacy in marginalized urban areas.
• The supported activities focus on access to schooling from an early age and literacy for young mothers in marginalized urban areas.
   

Casablanca, March 10, 2025 – Stellantis the world’s fourth largest automaker and leading mobility solutions provider and CARE Maroc, an organization committed to social and educational development, announce the official launch of the Child Step project. This initiative aims to improve access to pre-school education and strengthen women's literacy in rural areas around the city of Kenitra.

Stellantis, committed to its societal impact and sustainable development, is thus partnering with CARE Maroc to provide a concrete response to the educational and social challenges of the territory. This partnership reflects the commitment of both organizations to building a more inclusive society, where every child can learn and thrive in an environment that is conducive to their development.

"Education is the first lever for social inclusion. With Child Step, we want to offer children solid prospects and support their families towards better socio-economic integration. – Yves Peyrot des Gachons, Stellantis Maroc.

In a context where illiteracy affects a good number of adults at the national level and where many children are at risk of dropping out of school early, Child Step aims to offer quality preschool education to 300 children aged 3 to 6 from precarious families. The one-year project also includes a literacy programme for 50 mothers as well as awareness sessions for 150 parents, strengthening the role of education in children's development and family empowerment.

" With Child Step, we reaffirm our commitment to education on the one hand, and to the empowerment of women on the other. This project provides children with access to quality preschool education while giving mothers the tools to support their school career, thus contributing to the resilience of rural families and communities. – Hlima Razkaoui, CARE Maroc.

Thanks to the involvement of educational teams and the support of local subject matter Experts, Child Step will promote school retention, equal opportunities and community engagement in the education of younger generations. The objective is clear: to ensure that 70% of the children entering this project complete their first year of primary school, with the active involvement of parents in their educational journey.

Beyond its immediate impact, the project aims to create a replicable educational model that can be extended to other marginalized urban and rural areas.

The official launch of the Child Step program marks a new step in the commitment of partners to the education and wellbeing of children in Morocco.

As a responsible corporate citizen, Stellantis aims to share its values, knowledge, and resources through philanthropic actions and is rooted in the belief that education is the cornerstone of progress and empowerment. ​

Stellantis Philanthropy is distinct from the company’s business operations in that it is purely philanthropic, focusing on creating opportunities and fostering hope. By providing tools for transformation, Stellantis Philanthropy aims to help individuals dream big and achieve lasting change. ​

Stellantis is embarking on this effort, with its focus on education, to empower people and to build resilient communities with effects that can extend generations into the future. Additionally, Stellantis’ philanthropy vision and strategy are built on the company’s core pillars: Value, Care, and Tech.

About CARE Morocco
Created in 2008 and recognized as a public utility, CARE Maroc fights poverty by placing vulnerable populations, especially women and girls, at the heart of its programs. The association works for education, economic empowerment, access to food and water, as well as the employability of young people. CARE also responds to humanitarian emergencies to support the most vulnerable communities.

Contact: Afaf LAKBIRI – CARE Morocco – lakbiri@caremaroc.org – Tel: +212 661 374 518
 

About Stellantis
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is one of the world’s leading automakers aiming to provide clean, safe and affordable freedom of mobility to all. It’s best known for its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. Stellantis is executing its Dare Forward 2030, a bold strategic plan that paves the way to achieve the ambitious target of becoming a carbon net zero mobility tech company by 2038, with single-digit percentage compensation of the remaining emissions, while creating added value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com.

Hakim SEMMAMI +212 633 200 333 – hakim.semmami@stellantis.com