promoting the works of Paul and Jane Bowles in the written, musical and theatre forms and working with caring attitude towards helping people in need in Morocco The definitive unofficial fan site for people who like Paul and Jane Bowles Visited by people who like Paul and Jane Bowles from more than 119 countries This site has been online since May 1st 2000 Helping Infirm People in Morocco This is Lahtry, who is a 'guardian' of cars in Tangier. Lahtry is married with three children and cannot walk unaided. Lahtry spends up to twelve hours a day moving around with great difficulty, to make a few dirhams from helping motorists to park their cars. Over the past few years, Lahtry has become our friend, and we try to help him whenever we can. We have great respect for Lahtry, because even though he has problems with movement, he is always willing to work to support his family. His cheerfulness at all times is always a constant source of amazement to us. Lahtry with Nadjah and some of the street children This is Saaid, who lives in the south of Morocco. Several years ago, Saaid was severely injured in an accident. We met Saiid about four years ago, and it was through meeting him that we decided to help all of the inform people that we would meet along the way while travelling in Morocco. We started off by buying board games, like chess and checkers, for people to use with their friends. Most of the time these days we buy pots of tea and sit around and talk with people. The man in the centre (right) is Saiid's uncle, who translates everything from French to Arabic and vice-versa. The man on the right is called Hassan. Hassan is also unable to walk and uses a chair. We are very happy that we are able to help out where we can and reach out to encourage Back in Tangier....(left) Malikah and Karimah. Malika is 60 years old and took on Karima as her own child when she was just six days old, as her birth Mother could not manage another child. The two have been together ever since. We take children's clothes out to Morocco for Karima, and sports tops and hair slides, things like that. This is Aishah (left.) Aishah, along with Malikah (above) are both from Kenitra, along the coast of Morocco, near to Rabat and have known each other all of their lives. Aishah suffers from breathing problems and often stays at home in bed ill. The wet, winter air in Tangier keeps Aisha's condition in a persistent state. She manages to live on about 200 dirhams a month, and pays 250 dirhams in rent, along with electricity. We help Aisha with clothes and toiletries, which we bring from England. She is always happy to see us, and we have been friends for many years. This is Nadjah. Nadjah has been mentally ill for several years and has lived on the street since last year. Nadjah, in happier days Her family, who are commercial business people, will not have her in their home (they own a lovely villa) as they feel that she offends their honour and social esteem. This attitude is quite common, unfortunately. Her uncle brings her fresh clothes down to the street about once a week. We bring supplies out for Nadjah when we come to Morocco. Last year, we gave her a copy of 'The Sheltering Sky' on video, and she just loved it (and she pointed out that the woman in the tent was Tunisian). She has since read the book, in French. Back to Morocco Index page Home Dedicated to the life and work of Paul and Jane Bowles ©The International Paul Bowles Society, 2000