The Village of Dar Atlas
A safe haven for children in Morocco
Dar Atlas
Dar Atlas is the home to over 200 children each one rescued from abandonment and given a second chance at life. Children range in age from 1 year to 17 years old. This is not an orphanage or a shelter, it is a village that is built with love and compassion. Every child is provided with healthy food, clean water, shelter, education, medical care, and most importantly, the dignity of being seen, loved, and supported.
Our Work at a Glance
AFAK helps support the monthly operating costs of the Dar Atlas village.
Family-Based Care
145 children are raised in individual homes by over 50 paid foster mothers, creating a stable and nurturing family environment for each child.
Clean water & Food
Healthy, balanced meals and clean drinking water are essential to a child’s growth and well being.
Education
A full-time school on site provides access to academic learning and personal development year round as well as after school enrichment programs for continued education.
Mental Health Support
AFAK supports a full time therapist that works with both the foster moms and children to ensure their well being.
Staff & Administration
The village employs over 150 staff, including an administrative team, security, foster moms, nurses, a doctor to ensure the children's safety and well-being.
Art & Extra curricular
A large play area and a U.S. funded sport field offer creative, athletic, and on-going educational enrichment opportunities.
Meet Our Team
Our leadership is driven by compassion, deep ties to Morocco, and a shared belief that every child deserves safety, love, and opportunity.
Jonas Tamir
President and Co-Founder
Born in Casablanca, Jonas Tamir moved to the U.S. for college and built a successful fashion career. Now President of Valentino Bags USA, he has always stayed connected to Morocco. In 2019, after seeing the care provided to children in the village, Jonas and his family donated to build “Le Courage,” a nursery now home to 30 babies born during Covid. In 2020, he co-founded AFAK with Keri Levitt to support the village and expand its reach in the U.S., where he serves as President.
Keri Levitt
Executive Director and Co-Founder
Keri visited the village and fell in love with the children, the mission, and the spirit of the place. She immediately knew she wanted to play a larger role in supporting this life-changing work, Keri brings her extensive communication, fundraising, and organizational skills to AFAK. As Executive Director, she oversees operations, partnerships, and donor engagement from New York, working closely with the team on the ground in Morocco.
Yassir Bouhamida
Morocco Program Manager
Yassir is a seasoned project manager with nine years of experience leading child-focused programs across Morocco. With a background in social work and mental health, he has managed residential care, trained foster families, and supported children with disabilities. Yassir oversees all AFAK Foundation projects, ensuring each initiative strengthens the well-being and future of the children we serve.
The Ralls
American Center
The Ralls American Center stands at the heart of our village a vibrant, welcoming space where children gather to learn,
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A Place Built on Generosity, Rooted
in Love.
The Ralls American Center stands at the heart of our village a vibrant, welcoming space where children gather to learn, express themselves, and connect with the world.This center was made possible through the incredible generosity of the Ralls family, long time supporters of the village who turned their dream of supporting abandoned children into something lasting and tangible.The Ralls American Center welcomes visitors from around the world and also hosts our most inspiring programs from pen pal exchanges and virtual workshops to art classes, tutoring, and mental health support. It is a space full of warmth and possibility, reflecting the love and commitment that helped bring it to life.