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Advocacy & Policy Change: How NGOs Influence Governance in Mauritius

NGOs play a pivotal role in shaping governance in Mauritius, a nation known for its environmental richness and social diversity. Through advocacy and awareness campaigns, NGOs like Aret Kokin Nu Laplaz (AKNL), Transparency Mauritius, Halley Movement Coalition, and Eco-Sud are actively engaged in driving change and influencing decision-making processes. These organisations work tirelessly to address critical issues such as environmental conservation, anti-corruption efforts, child protection, and sustainable development.

By fostering collaboration between the public sector, civil society, private sector, and scientists, NGOs in Mauritius are instrumental in promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity across various sectors of society.

Types of NGOs in Mauritius: Categorisation Based on Focus Areas

This article delves into the diverse world of NGOs in Mauritius, categorising them based on their focus areas and shedding light on their critical roles in shaping the country’s future. From health-focused organisations working to improve public health outcomes to education-focused NGOs striving for inclusive and quality education, these groups are instrumental in fostering a more equitable, just, and sustainable Mauritius.

NGOs in Mauritius are pivotal players in the country’s social and economic landscape, addressing a diverse range of issues across various sectors. These organisations are categorised based on their focus areas, each contributing uniquely to the nation’s development and welfare. NGOs in Mauritius can be categorised into six main groups, which include:

Community Development Initiatives: YUVA’s Role in Building a Better Tomorrow

In Mauritius’s vibrant landscape, community development initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping a brighter future for its citizens. Among the key players driving positive change is YUVA Mauritius, an influential NGO dedicated to advocacy and empowerment across the island. Through its unwavering commitment to social progress and sustainable development, YUVA Mauritius has emerged as a beacon of hope, catalysing transformative initiatives that resonate far beyond its borders.

YUVA Mauritius’s commitment to community development is exemplified through its focus on empowering individuals and fostering sustainable change. By providing educational support to underprivileged children, organising youth-led programs, and promoting environmental initiatives, YUVA Mauritius creates opportunities for individuals to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Through targeted interventions that address the specific needs of each community, YUVA Mauritius ensures that its initiatives have a lasting impact on the lives of those it serves. By empowering individuals with education and skills, YUVA Mauritius not only uplifts them but also strengthens the social fabric of Mauritius, creating a more resilient and inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Major Challenges Faced by NGOs in India and How They Overcome Them

In recent years, we’ve seen an exponential rise in the number of NGOs in India dedicated to serving humanity and uplifting disadvantaged communities. However, despite their noble mission and immense dedication towards helping others, these organisations face a plethora of complex challenges.

From difficulty obtaining funds for their work to inadequate infrastructure support, Non-Governmental Organisations are constantly striving just to survive – let alone thrive – within India’s unpredictable environment. To learn more about the hurdles faced by these courageous men and women, as well as how they go about overcoming them, keep reading!

Fascinating Reasons People Like Studying Social Work in Mauritius

In Mauritius, an increasing number of people are attracted by the possibility of studying social work. From making a real impact on society to discovering the unique landscape, culture and history that this paradisiacal tropical island has to offer, there are many fascinating reasons why people like studying social work in Mauritius.

In this blog post, we explore some of these exciting aspects which demonstrate why so many students choose Mauritian universities and other higher educational institutions for their learning journey into becoming successful and compassionate Social Workers or Mental Health Counsellors. For those looking for meaningful work, social work is a great choice. It empowers individuals to make changes in their own lives and helps build stronger communities through engagement.

The Best Environmental NGOs in India, Ranked

Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations (ENGOs) are organisations formed to address environmental issues and promote environmental sustainability. This article ranks the best environmental NGOs in India.

ENGOs in India are involved in research, education, advocacy, and lobbying to create awareness and change. These organisations are independent of government control and are funded by donations, grants, and other sources. They are diverse and range from small, grassroots organisations to large, international organisations. They work on climate change, biodiversity conservation, energy, water, waste management, and air pollution.

The Best Animal NGOs in India, Ranked

Several animal protection non-governmental organisations in India are dedicated to helping animals in need. This article ranks the best animal NGOs in India.

Animal-related NGOs focus on rescue, rehabilitation, education, and advocacy for animals across the country. Many of these organisations are run solely on donations, while other, more prominent NGOs receive partial funding from the Indian government. The main objective of these NGOs is to improve the overall welfare of animals. Some organisations focus on specific species, such as elephants, tigers, or dogs. Others are more general, providing aid to all types of animals. They provide veterinary care, food, shelter, and legal assistance.

Top 10 NGOs in Mauritius

This article takes a look at the top 10 NGOs in Mauritius. Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) or Non-Profit organisations (NPOs) are essential for any community’s development. NGOs are independent of any government, and they serve social and humanitarian causes. NGOs in Mauritius lead the healthcare and education movements.

How Far NGOs Have Been Affected by COVID-19 Globally

COVID-19 has upturned billions of lives around the globe. Lives and jobs have been lost, economies have fallen into crisis, and societies have fallen into disarray. During these challenging times, the non-profit sector has been the most active. NGOs play critical roles in multiple areas, namely humanitarian aid, diplomacy, advocacy, and global governance. The world has come to understand the roles and importance of NGOs in society once faced with the pandemic’s unprecedented challenge. But one thing that the world has overlooked is how NGOs have been affected by the pandemic.

COVID-19 brought to light the flaws and frailty of health systems worldwide, forcing NGOs to step in to assist. When the second wave of COVID-19 hit and people met with their healthcare system’s alarming inability to provide life-saving medical services and supplies, NGOs across the world—Save The Children, SaveLIFE Foundation and Action Aid, amongst several others—played a significant role in reinforcing the health infrastructure. Whether it was supplying medical equipment or installing oxygen plants, NGOs stepped up in all ways possible to help the country combat the pandemic and save its citizens.

How Covid-19 Changed Social Work in Mauritius

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, social workers have encountered several difficulties to keep providing care to people who need them. In Mauritius, the epidemic has exacerbated challenges for those with mental health issues, addictions, poverty, homelessness, and violence, thus increasing the importance of social work in society.

To provide quality services throughout the pandemic, social workers are usually forced to make tough decisions and adapt to new approaches to working. However, to understand how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected social work, it is first essential to understand social work and its importance in Mauritian society.

1 March: Zero Discrimination Day

On Zero Discrimination Day this year, YUVA is highlighting the urgent need to take action to end the inequalities surrounding income, sex, age, health status, occupation, disability, sexual orientation, drug use, gender identity, race, class, ethnicity and religion that continue to persist around the world.

Inequality is growing for more than 70% of the global population, exacerbating the risk of division and hampering economic and social development. And COVID-19 is hitting the most vulnerable people the hardest—even as new vaccines against COVID-19 are becoming available, there is great inequality in accessing them. Many have equated this to vaccine apartheid.

YUVA becomes Affiliate Member Organisation to EDYCS Advocacy Group

YUVA has the pleasure to announce that it has opted to become an affiliate member organisation to the EDYCS Advocacy Group, under the Alliance for Rights Africa Towards Disability Inclusion (ARADI) Mauritius. Continue reading “YUVA becomes Affiliate Member Organisation to EDYCS Advocacy Group”

Call for Applications: IP and Access to Medicines Course 2018

Having Pro-Health Intellectual Property laws ensures access to essential medicines.

Take ACTION and apply for the ARASA/SAPAM IP and Access to Medicines online course to find out more on how Intellectual Property laws affect access to affordable and safe medicines in Africa. Continue reading “Call for Applications: IP and Access to Medicines Course 2018”

MENA Regional Youth Advocacy Workshop on Global Citizenship Education (GCED)

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Global Education First Initiative (GEFI) will organize a MENA regional advocacy workshop on Global Citizenship Education (GCED) for young people from 12 to 16 December 2015 in Amman, Jordan.

Organized in partnership with the Generations For Peace, the workshop aims to build the capacity of dynamic young leaders from the MENA region to foster peace using the core components of GCED. The three-day advocacy training will build on the outcomes of the ‘Seminar on the Role of GCED in Fostering Youth Peace builders’, held at the United Nations headquarters in New York from 10-11 September 2015. At the Seminar, youth advocates, educators, experts, NGOs and international organizations explored the root causes and different forms of youth violence; identified aspects within GCED that could be used in preventing and building resilience to violence, hatred, intolerance and conflict; and learned from existing programmes around the world for prevention of conflict and violence targeting youth.

On 25 September 2015, world leaders gathered at the UN Summit for Sustainable Development and adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This workshop will provide participants with a global platform to discuss with other young leaders how to ensure the successful achievement of the development goals for a more equal, just, prosperous and peaceful world by integrating concepts of GCED into peace-building practices at the local, national, regional and global levels.

Attending participants will be asked to identify specific aspects of GCED and advocacy, reflecting on the global challenges around violence and insecurity. Working both individually and in groups, the young people will expand on these topics, devising advocacy goals and strategies for use at local, national and regional levels. Participants will also engage in information sessions and workshops at the training to support them in this task, on areas such as ‘Advocacy tools to build strategies’, and ‘Bottom-up planning for advocacy campaigns’.

Approximately 50 participants, between the ages of 18 to 24, will be selected on the basis of their past/ongoing engagement and future commitment in educating youth at the local and national levels around GCED. Participants must have a minimum of two years’ experience in youth advocacy activities, an understanding of GCED issues and priorities, and a proven record of influencing change at the local or national levels.

Applications (in English or Arabic) for the Youth Advocacy Training must be received by 30 October 2015 (Midnight, EST), and successful applicants will be notified on 6 November 2015 (EST). Travel and local expenses will be covered for all successful applicants. This Workshop is supported by the Educate A Child.

Leadership Development Programme for Regional Youth Council Representatives

In view of empowering the 81 Regional Youth Council Board members, the National Youth Council (NYC), in close collaboration with The Leadership Network (TLN), is organising a free 3-day residential Leadership Development Programme for RYC executives at El-Monaco Hotel, Quatre Bornes, on 24^th, 25^th and 26^th August 2012.

“The National Youth Council has an important role in preparing the youth for the challenges they will confront in the future. It is our duty to equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed, and to give them opportunities to achieve that success here,” said Mr Krishna Athal, Chairman of the National Youth Council of Mauritius.

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