YUVA met Elles C Nous to discuss areas of collaboration to help underprivileged children

Elles C Nous Association sought a meeting with YUVA in order to discuss potential areas where both organisations can work together. The meeting was held today at the office of the Elles C Nous Association. Elles C Nous Association was founded by Milene Abdoolkader, who is also the President of the association.

The target group of Elles C Nous Association is 85 children from 5 to 17 years old and 50 parents.  Elles C Nous Association is a community development association mainly active with children and their families in the region of Beau Bassin, Rose Hill and in the district of Plaines Wilhems in general.

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COMMUNIQUE – Essay Writing Competition 2016

Essay Writing Competition 2016
Essay Writing Competition 2016

YUVA District of Plaines Wilhems has the pleasure to inform you that the deadline for submission of entries for the Essay Writing Competition 2016 are being extended to Monday, 25 April, 2016.

Read here for more information on eligibility criteria and guidelines.

 

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 Form III

Essay: Write an English essay of 300-500 words on the importance of education in an individual’s life.

Guidelines:

  • Not more than two entries will be accepted per participant.
  • All essays should be originally written and of innovative nature.
  • All essays should be submitted in PDF, through email at plaineswilhems.yuvamauritius@gmail.com
  • All essays must include a cover page on which the following details must appear: Title of essay, Name of participant, Contact number, Email address and Name of institution.
  • Deadline of submission is 3 April 2016.

Eligibility: A form I, form II or form III student of any secondary school (public or private) found in the district of Plaines Wilhems.

Prize: The winner and two runner-ups would be awarded in a prize-giving ceremony with a shield, certificate and a YUVA Gift Pack.

Category 2 – Form IV to Form V

Essay: Write an English essay of 500-700 words on how far you agree with the following statement: “It is our choices… that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” – J. K. Rowling

Guidelines:

  • Not more than two entries will be accepted per participant.
  • All essays should be originally written and of innovative nature.
  • All essays should be submitted in PDF, through email at plaineswilhems.yuvamauritius@gmail.com
  • All essays must include a cover page on which the following details must appear: Title of essay, Name of participant, Contact number, Email address and Name of institution.
  • Deadline of submission is 3 April 2016.

Eligibility: A form IV or form V student of any secondary school (public or private) found in the district of Plaines Wilhems.

Prize: The winner and two runner-ups would be awarded in a prize-giving ceremony with a shield, certificate and a YUVA Gift Pack.

Category 3 – Lower VI to Upper VI

Essay: Write an English essay of 700-1000 words on the need of civic education today in Mauritius.

Guidelines:

  • Not more than two entries will be accepted per participant.
  • All essays should be originally written and of innovative nature.
  • All essays should be submitted in PDF, through email at plaineswilhems.yuvamauritius@gmail.com
  • All essays must include a cover page on which the following details must appear: Title of essay, Name of participant, Contact number, Email address and Name of institution.
  • Deadline of submission is 3 April 2016.

Eligibility: A lower VI or an upper VI student of any secondary school (public or private) found in the district of Plaines Wilhems.

Prize: The winner and two runner-ups would be awarded in a prize-giving ceremony with a shield, certificate and a YUVA Gift Pack.

Category 4 – Tertiary Student

Essay: Write an English essay of 1000-1500 words on how the quality of education in Mauritius can be leveraged.

Guidelines:

  • Not more than two entries will be accepted per participant.
  • All essays should be originally written and of innovative nature.
  • All essays should be submitted in PDF, through email at plaineswilhems.yuvamauritius@gmail.com
  • All essays must include a cover page on which the following details must appear: Title of essay, Name of participant, Contact number, Email address and Name of institution.
  • Deadline of submission is 3 April 2016.

Eligibility: A tertiary student of any institution (public or private) found in the district of Plaines Wilhems.

Prize: The winner and two runner-ups would be awarded in a prize-giving ceremony with a shield, certificate and a YUVA Gift Pack.

YUVA wishes good luck to all participants!