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20 March: International Day of Happiness
of 12 July 2012 proclaimed 20 March the International Day of Happiness recognising the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world and the importance of their recognition in public policy objectives. The United Nations invites Member States, international and regional organisations, as well…
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8 March: International Women’s Day
The 2016 theme for International Women’s Day is “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality”. International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their…
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Donation for Maha Shivaratri 2016
It is with great pleasure that YUVA (Youth United in Voluntary Action) wishes to announce that it will be conducting free food distribution on a full time basis on 4th, 5th and 6th of March at Grand Bassin on the occasion of Maha Shivaratree. Last year YUVA served 250000+ puris, 100000+ juice cups & 25000+ biryani…
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Anti-Corruption Short Film Competition: ICAC
In view of securing the commitment and active participation of the youth in the fight against corruption, the ICAC in collaboration with the Youth Against Corruption (YAC) Platform is organising an Anti-Corruption Short Film Competition on the theme ‘Fighting corruption is everybody’s social responsibility’. In this context, YUVA invites YUVANs to participate in the competition. You…
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YUVA President as Symposium Speaker at Middlesex University
We have immense pleasure to announce YUVA President Krishna Athal’s participation as Speaker at the Symposium at Middlesex University (Mauritius Branch). The MDX Media Cluster, a student-led society at the university, is organising a symposium with theme “The Global Community: Building The Next Step” on Saturday 20th February 2016 from 10:00 until 13:00. Background We…
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Marketing & Communications Internship
YUVA internship programme offers an outstanding graduate-level student the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to YUVA’s work with the objective of deepening his/her knowledge and understanding of YUVA’s goals, principles and activities. It is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various professional aspects. Interns are not financially remunerated by YUVA. Objective of…
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Essay Writing Competition 2016 for Plaines Wilhems’ Secondary School and University Students
Inline with YUVA’s 4th Sustainable Development Goal [Quality Education], YUVA District of Plaines Wilhems is coming up with an essay writing competition for all students of secondary school and tertiary institutions that are found in the district of Plaines Wilhems. The essay competition has been classified into 4 categories, mainly: Category 1 – Form I to…
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Discussion Session for International Day of Women and Girls in Science
To mark the celebration of the International day on Women and Girls in Science YUVA District of Pamplemousses is holding a talk and discussion session at International College of Triolet on the 11th of February 2016 from 10:30 to 11:30. Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls are both vital for economic development of world. Since science…
