Our Mission

Established in 2013, Project Soar (PS) is a registered Moroccan charitable association and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the US, headquartered in Marrakech. With a mission to empower teen girls to become the leaders of today and tomorrow, our signature girls’ empowerment curriculum is designed to equip marginalized teen girls with the skills and confidence to build more productive futures.

Our Story

Project Soar was founded in 2013 by Maryam Montague, to give back to the semi-rural Moroccan village where she lives. Ms. Montague pursued a career in human rights with the goal of improving political rights for women around the world. As she focused on rights for women during an assignment in Morocco, she was struck by an oversight in programming: the exclusion of teen girls. This age group was being left behind in many ways: not represented in women’s rights movements, lacked the skills and resources to be able to speak up and shape their future. This is particularly true of girls from underserved rural or semi-rural areas whose parents do not have the financial means or educational background to effectively support their daughters’ schooling. Project Soar was founded with the aim to address these issues and pave the way for a brighter future for girls in Morocco.

Our Vision

Project Soar envisions a world where every marginalized teen girl knows her value, voice, body, rights and path. We're here to ignite a movement where girls are not just participants but trailblazers in the journey toward global gender equality. Our mission goes beyond individual growth, it sparks a ripple effect that transforms entire communities.

These girls become role models and change-makers, driving meaningful projects that address critical challenges. Together, we’re building a more equitable, sustainable world, one girl at a time..

How we Giveback

Peacock Pavilions prides itself in being Marrakesh's Do Good Hotel, and provides financial support to Project Soar, as well as facilities for a number of Project Soar activities. Many of the hotel's guests and retreat leaders have participated in Project Soar by leading workshops or by providing financial support to the cause. Additionally, when a guest shops at the M.Montague Souk, there is a give back to Project Soar with every purchase. Maryam serves as the director of the organization and volunteers full time for the organization. She was profiled in the New York Times as a woman changing the world around her.

Project Soar is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

For more information about the activities and opportunities to support Project Soar, please visit our website: www.projectsoar.org

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