International Day of Peace
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Is Mauritius Doing Enough to Tackle Mental Health?
Mental health conditions are on the rise globally and have been exacerbated due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tackling mental health issues does not only help to improve the mental well-being of people but, it can also improve their physical health. Research has found that poor mental health limits a person’s ability to work successfully, reach
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5 Ways to Tackle Body-Shaming in Mauritius
Body-shaming has long been a part of the Mauritian culture. Whether it is done intentionally or unintentionally, no one should feel self-conscious about their weight, clothing size, skin colour, or physical form just because they do not have what society considers to be “the ideal body type.” As a result, unrealistic cultural ideals and unfavourable
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The One Thing All Successful NGOs Have in Common: A Robust Financial Framework
“The ‘financial framework’ is the term for the policies, procedures, regulations and standing orders we use to make sure we’re taking proper care of public money.” – Powys County Council Similar to a business, it is imperative to establish a robust financial framework for an NGO. A financial framework provides an organised system that guides