[ News listing ](/en/news " News listing") 09 Jul. 2026 On July 8, 2026, in Rabat, the Veolia Foundation officially launched its new Veoliaforce Regional Hub. Designed to bring emergency expertise and equipment closer to field operations, this new branch is already backed by a strategic partnership with the Moroccan Red Crescent to maximize the impact of humanitarian interventions across the region. Previous ![Dr. Mohammed Bendali (Croissant-Rouge Marocain) et David Poinard (Fondation Veolia)](/sites/g/files/dvc3696/files/styles/carousel/public/image/2026/07/Hub%20FV%20Maroc12.jpeg.webp?itok=HcX0V_1C) Dr. Mohammed Bendali (Moroccan Red Crescent) and David Poinard (Veolia Foundation) ![Philippe Bourdeau, Directeur de la Zone Afrique Moyen Orient, au lancement d'un hub Veoliaforce au Maroc](/sites/g/files/dvc3696/files/styles/carousel/public/image/2026/07/Hub%20FV%20Maroc11.jpeg.webp?itok=bjllKvyD) Philippe Bourdeaux, Executive Senior Vice President Africa and Middle East ![Dr. Mohammed Bendali (Croissant-Rouge Marocain) présent pour signer une convention de partenariat avec la fondation Veolia, Lancement d'un hub Veoliaforce au Maroc](/sites/g/files/dvc3696/files/styles/carousel/public/image/2026/07/Hub%20FV%20Maroc15.jpeg.webp?itok=F8QgUB5d) Faical Dalil (Veolia Morocco), Dr. Mohammed Bendali (Moroccan Red Crescent) and Tiziana Bonzon (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) ![Les volontaires Veoliaforce diplômés au Maroc, juillet 2026](/sites/g/files/dvc3696/files/styles/carousel/public/image/2026/07/Hub%20FV%20Maroc13.jpeg.webp?itok=Uo6gdtXV) Veoliaforce volunteers receiving certificates following humanitarian emergency training. ![Une Aquaforce déployée lors du llancement d'un hub Veoliaforce au Maroc, juillet 2026](/sites/g/files/dvc3696/files/styles/carousel/public/image/2026/07/Hub%20FV%20Maroc19.jpeg.webp?itok=uSIKBLZo) Aquaforces, the Veolia Foundation's mobile water treatment units, deployed by the trainees. ![Formation aux Aquaforces, lancement d'un hub Veoliaforce au Maroc, juillet 2026](/sites/g/files/dvc3696/files/styles/carousel/public/image/2026/07/Hub%20FV%20Maroc17.jpeg.webp?itok=vtrucoDj) ![Lancement d'un hub Veoliaforce au Maroc, une personne manie un manuel de formation](/sites/g/files/dvc3696/files/styles/carousel/public/image/2026/07/Hub%20FV%20Maroc16.jpeg.webp?itok=2NAM1Ug4) ![David Poinard, Délégué général de la fondation Veolia, au lancement d'un hub Veoliaforce au Maroc](/sites/g/files/dvc3696/files/styles/carousel/public/image/2026/07/Hub%20FV%20Maroc4.jpeg.webp?itok=Ugo2gpr9) Next ## Morocco: A Strategic Crossroads for Humanitarian Action For more than twenty years, the Veolia Foundation has stood by the world’s most vulnerable populations. With over 1,500 projects supported and 200 skills sponsorship missions completed, the Foundation is now reaching a new operational milestone. Establishing this regional hub in Rabat aims to optimize the responsiveness and logistics of its humanitarian efforts across Africa and the Middle East, particularly for equipment storage and team training. The choice of the Kingdom of Morocco is no coincidence. It reflects the Veolia Group’s long-standing presence in the country for nearly 25 years. It also leverages Morocco’s unique geographical and diplomatic position as a key player in international cooperation and regional solidarity. ## Training and Equipping to Respond to Crises The opening of the hub was marked by an intensive training session for dozens of Veolia employees learning the ropes of humanitarian deployment. The program featured hands-on exercises and technical mastery of equipment designed by the Veolia Foundation for humanitarian relief—such as the Aquaforce mobile water treatment units, which are absolutely vital during humanitarian crises. ![](/sites/g/files/dvc3696/files/styles/quote_design_v2/public/image/2026/07/David%20Poinard.jpeg.webp?itok=Cs0PuWBy) "With this regional Hub based in Morocco, the Veolia Foundation is taking the next step in the international rollout of Veoliaforce. Our goal is to bring our operational resources closer to the ground, strengthen collective readiness, and build concrete, practical solutions with our partners to support the most vulnerable communities." David Poinard Executive Officer | Veolia Foundation ## A Major Partnership with the Moroccan Red Crescent To coincide with the opening of this regional hub, the Veolia Foundation and the Moroccan Red Crescent signed a partnership agreement to strengthen their cooperation. This agreement includes mobilizing Veoliaforce volunteers through skills sponsorship to share technical expertise, provide training on the Foundation's equipment, and participate in humanitarian emergency preparation, coordination, and response efforts. The ultimate objective is to combine the Foundation's technical expertise in water and sanitation with the Moroccan Red Crescent's deep-rooted local presence through its extensive network of committees and volunteers. ![](/sites/g/files/dvc3696/files/styles/quote_design_v2/public/image/2026/07/Mohammed%20Bendali.jpeg.webp?itok=W-qHViQJ) "This collaboration between the Moroccan Red Crescent and the Veolia Foundation embodies our shared commitment to humanitarian projects. By combining the Moroccan Red Crescent's proximity to local communities with the operational expertise of the Veolia Foundation, we are creating a synergy that will amplify our impact." Dr. Mohammed Bendali Head of First Aid, Youth, and Disaster Management | Moroccan Red Crescent ### En savoir plus [Veoliaforce skills sponsorship](/en/veoliaforce-skills-sponsorship) [Our Veoliaforce missions](/en/skills-sponsorship/our-veoliaforce-missions) [Our Veoliaforce volunteers](/en/veoliaforce-volunteers)