Child Development
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iPlantATree: 200 Young Trees Planted at Lallmatie
Today, Sunday 20 November 2016, YUVANs have distributed and planted 200 young trees in the village of Lallmatie. Caring for trees and the environment is the social responsibility of every individual. The iPlant-A-Tree Programme is a platform for every Mauritian to actively participate in greening his/her yard by planting trees. Why Plant Trees? Why plant more
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14 November: World Diabetes Day
Globally, an estimated 422 million adults were living with diabetes in 2014, compared to 108 million in 1980. The global prevalence of diabetes has nearly doubled since 1980, rising from 4.7% to 8.5% in the adult population. This reflects an increase in associated risk factors such as being overweight or obese. Over the past decade,
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15 September: International Day of Democracy
2016 Theme: Democracy and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development In September 2015, all 193 Member States of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development — a plan for achieving a better future for all, laying out a path over 15 years to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and protect