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  • Mauritian students building a robot in a STEM classroom, learning robotics and teamwork skills in Mauritius

    Robotics and STEM in Mauritius: Why It Matters for the Future of Youth

    In recent years, robotics Mauritius has quietly evolved from a niche interest into a powerful tool for shaping the future of young people. While traditionally, education has focused heavily on academic performance and exam results, a shift is taking place—one that values problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability just as much as grades. Robotics and STEM (Science,…

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  • Students in Mauritius collaborating on a startup project, building a prototype and planning ideas for student entrepreneurship

    Entrepreneurship for Students in Mauritius: Building Skills Early

    Entrepreneurship is often associated with starting a company, raising capital, or launching a product. But student entrepreneurship Mauritius is something that begins much earlier—and in much simpler ways. For students in Mauritius, entrepreneurship is less about building the next big start-up and more about developing a mindset that helps them navigate challenges, think creatively, and…

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  • Students in a youth leadership programme in Mauritius working together in a practical outdoor workshop

    Leadership Programmes for Youth in Mauritius: A Practical Guide for Parents and Students

    Choosing the right youth leadership Mauritius programme can feel surprisingly high-stakes. Parents want something safe, credible and genuinely developmental. Students want something engaging, relevant and worth their time. And with so many activities now labelled “leadership”, it helps to know what truly builds character, confidence and capability. In Mauritius, interest in youth development is growing…

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  • North Indian youth collaborating on a community project in Mauritius, building skills and teamwork for empowerment

    Youth Empowerment in Mauritius: What Actually Works

    Youth empowerment in Mauritius is often spoken about with optimism—and rightly so. The country has a young, dynamic population with enormous potential. But potential alone is not enough. Over the years, many initiatives have tried to “inspire” young people through talks, events, and campaigns. While these efforts may spark temporary motivation, they rarely create lasting…

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  • CSR in Mauritius partnership between company professional and NGO volunteers working together on community support initiative

    CSR in Mauritius: How Companies Can Partner with NGOs for Real Impact

    Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Mauritius has evolved significantly over the past decade. Once viewed mainly as a compliance requirement or a branding exercise, CSR in Mauritius is now increasingly seen as a strategic opportunity for businesses to make a meaningful contribution to society. Yet, despite rising investment, many CSR initiatives still fall short of…

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  • Students from the Mauritius Robotics Team building and programming a robot in a lab while preparing to represent Mauritius at the FIRST Global Challenge 2026.

    Robotics Team Mauritius 2026: A Life-Changing Opportunity for Mauritian Students Aged 14-18

    A powerful opportunity is opening for young people in Mauritius. YUVA has officially begun the search for Mauritian students aged 14-18 to form Robotics Team Mauritius 2026, the national team that will represent the country at the FIRST Global Challenge 2026 in Incheon, Republic of Korea, from 7-10 October 2026. For many students, this is…

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  • Mauritians celebrating National Day with flags, joy and unity in a festive outdoor gathering beneath the Mauritian sky

    Mauritius National Day 2026: What 58 Years of Independence Really Ask of Us

    Every year, when 12 March arrives, Mauritius dresses itself in colour. Flags appear on cars, shops, homes and public buildings. Schoolchildren sing with unusual sincerity. Families gather. Speeches are made. The island remembers itself. This year, Mauritius marks 58 years of independence since 12 March 1968 and 34 years as a republic since 12 March…

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  • Poster for a free women-only workshop in Mauritius by YUVA and IndianOil Mauritius on business skills, financial literacy and digital transformation for home-based workers, taking place on 25 April 2026 at The Docks, Port Louis.

    Call For Applications: Free Business, Finance & Digital Skills Workshop at The Docks

    Across Mauritius, thousands of women are doing something quietly remarkable. From kitchens, spare rooms, verandas and living rooms, they are baking, stitching, styling, designing, freelancing, consulting, crafting and serving. They are not simply “keeping busy”. They are building livelihoods, supporting families, holding communities together and proving, every day, that enterprise does not always begin in…

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