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 as a long term solution so that children can grow up with love and compassion in a safe environment. 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
200 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 full time paid staff members, including an on site administrative team, security, foster moms, nurses, and doctors.
Art & Extra Curricular
A large play area and full sport field offer creative, athletic, and on-going physical and 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 his roots in Morocco. In 2019, after seeing the care provided to children in the village, Jonas and his family built the first nursey that became the 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 Levitt first visited Dar Atlas in 2019 and immediately felt a profound connection to the children and the village’s mission.
As co-founder and Executive Director of AFAK, Keri brings her extensive background in marketing, communications, and fundraising—along with a vibrant international network—to expand the village’s visibility and support in the United States. In additional to running her luxury travel company, Morocco by Design, she oversees daily operations, leads donor engagement, and builds strategic partnerships in both Morocco and the US to ensure that every child receives the care and resources they deserve.
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 and participate in all programming funded by AFAK.
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A Place Built on Generosity, Rooted
in Love.
The Ralls American 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. This vibrant, welcoming space was designed as a place for the children to gather and learn, express themselves, and connect with the world around them.
The Ralls American Center also hosts visitors who come to volunteer their time from around the world and is the hub of our most inspiring cross cultural programs.
It is a space full of warmth and possibility, reflecting the love and commitment that helped bring it to life.