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ANNUAL REPORT 2014 – 2015
1 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 Table of Contents
Message de Monsieur Raouf Bundhun 4 Chairperson’s Report 5
1. Profile of MACOSS 8 1.1. Setting Up 8 1.2. Enactment 8 1.3. Vision 8 1.4. Mission 8 1.5. Objects of MACOSS 8 1.6. Structure of MACOSS 9
2. Annual General Meeting and Elections in 2014 10 2.1. Honorary Officers of MACOSS 10 2.2. Members of the Executive Committee 10 2.3. Secretariat 11 2.4. Sub-Committees for period 2014-2015 11
3. Activities and Projects 12 3.1. Highlights of Key Activities 13 3.1.1. Celebration of the International Volunteer Day 2014 13 3.1.2. Poverty Alleviation and Community Development 14 3.1.3. Elderly Care and Human Rights 16 3.1.4. Strategic Planning and Reforms 16 3.1.5. Gender, Child and Promotion of Family Values 17 3.1.6. Sustainable Development Committee 18 3.1.7. Training and Promotion of Social Entrepreneurship 19 3.1.8. Welfare of Disabled Persons 20 3.1.9. Promotion de l’Inter Culturalité 20 3.1.10. Health & Quality of Life 21 3.1.11. Youth Development 21 3.1.12. Celebrating MACOSS 50 Years of Selfless Service 22
3.2. Innovative Projects 26 3.2.1. Sensitisation on New CSR Mechanism 26 3.2.2. Workshop on ‘The role of civil society in sustainable development’ 26 3.2.3. Partnership with the U.S. Embassy 26 3.2.4. Informative Session on the Australian Awards Program 27
2 3.3. Visits by International Partners 27 3.3.1. SADC Electoral Advisory Council (SEAC) 27 3.3.2. Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) 28 3.3.3. Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie 28 3.3.4. African Commission on Human and People’s Rights 28 3.3.5. Beijing NGO Association for International Exchanges 29
4. Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) signed by MACOSS 29 4.1.1. MoU between MACOSS and CEPS 29 4.1.2. MoU between MACOSS and Barclays Bank 30 4.1.3. MoU between MACOSS and University of Technology 30
5. Membership 31 5.1.1. Recruitment, Retention and Development of NGOs 31 5.1.2. New Affiliations during the period 2014-2015 31 5.1.3. Flag Days 32
6. Representation at Local Level 32
7. Affiliation & Membership with International Organisations 33
8. Auditor for 2014 34
9. Finance of the Council 34
10. Isobel Foster Trust Fund 34
11. Collaborators and Partners 34 11.1.1. Ministries 34 11.1.2. Other Partners 35 11.1.3. International Agencies 36 11.1.4. Sponsors for the period 2014-2015 36
12. Overseas Missions 38
13. Audited Accounts 41
Annex 1 - List of Member Organisations as at November 2015 56
Annex 2 - Calendar for Flag Days 2015 65
3 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 Message de Monsieur Raouf Bundhun Président Honoraire de la MACOSS et ancien Vice-Président de la République
L’ancien Commissaire au Bien Etre Social, Monsieur Régis Valadon, avait eu l’excellente idée de créer une centrale pour regrouper, sous une même bannière, toutes les organisations sociales bénévoles de l’île Maurice afin de mieux coordonner leurs activités. Ainsi fut créé, au début des années 60, au siècle dernier, le Mauritius Council of Social Services, plus connu aujourd’hui sous le sigle de MACOSS.
Nous avons célébré cette année-ci le 50ème anniversaire de la MACOSS en organisant de nombreuses activités à travers le pays pour marquer cet évènement, le but étant de conscientiser les gens sur le travail social bénévole.
Nous devons une fière chandelle au Président Geerish Bucktowonsing, et toute son équipe au Secrétariat de la MACOSS pour leur dévouement à la cause de cette organisation durant l’année 2015, et nous leur disons merci.
Plus que jamais, le pays a besoin, encore aujourd’hui, des ONG pour promouvoir la paix sociale et le bien être de la population. La MACOSS, qui regroupe pas moins de trois cent cinquante ONG, a un rôle important à jouer dans notre vie de tous les jours pour bâtir une vraie nation mauricienne, et de promouvoir, autant que faire se peut, une paix durable dans le pays à travers des dialogues entre les différentes composantes de la société mauricienne.
Vive la MACOSS ! Vive la République de Maurice !
Raouf Bundhun
4 Chairperson’s Report
Dear Partners,
On behalf of the Council/ Executive Committee of MACOSS, I am pleased to present the organisation’s Annual Report for the period 2014-2015.
During this current session, we have been motivated with the same passion and zeal to sustain in giving a new direction to MACOSS. Indeed, the period 2014-2015 was exceptionally fertile and remarkable for MACOSS, which not only reached a new peak in terms of visibility, but also saw the launching of a number of projects and organisation of multiple activities together with the 50th Anniversary celebrations.
In the last 365 days, we have organised 40+ activities and have got over 100 reports in the media (both audio- visual and printed). Progress and Innovation have been the hallmarks of our actions. This has enabled us to win recognition and credibility for multiple projects including the following:
• Campaign for the disabled – “Rekonet nu Valer” • Promoting community service among University Students to enable them forge their personality and hone their skills • Saving Mother Earth by implementing Rainwater Harvesting System through NGOs • Fighting against Poverty in an innovative manner • Rekindling the spirit of “Aimons nous les uns les autres” to consolidate Naitonal Unity
1. With a view to dealing with the problem of Absolute Poverty in a holistic manner, the Poverty Eradication Network (PEN) was launched and various PEN focal points had been created with
5 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 the collaboration of key stakeholders. Besides, a Consultative meeting focusing on the PEN concept as well as a three-day workshop, targeting Leaders of PEN Focal Points, were organised with the support of the UNDP/ NSA unit. It is useful to highlight that the Council, with the help of the Chinese Embassy and assistance of NGOs, proceeded with a “Distribution of Educational Materials” to poor children.
2. MACOSS is fully conscious of the importance of Sustainable Development, especially for Small Island Development States (SIDS) like Mauritius. The current session saw the launching of the 2nd phase of the Rainwater Harvesting System as well as the organisation of several workshops to sensitise NGO leaders and the public in general on Sustainable Development, above all the three pillars, namely, Social, Economic and Environment.
3. Strong emphasis has been laid on Good Governance during the period 2014-2015. Several workshops focusing on Good Governance in NGOs, targeting both members of the Executive Committee and NGO leaders, had been organised. MACOSS collaborated with the US Embassy to organise two workshops on Good Governance principles - one for NGO leaders and another one for the Members of MACOSS Executive Committee. Furthermore, MACOSS was highly involved in the APRM process. For instance, a Working session with APRM Core group was held to identify key socio-economic issues and make recommendations. We pooled forces together with EISA to organise a Country Conference on Civil Society Perceptions of the APRM. Our representatives also actively participated in regional conferences. It is important to mention that a meeting was also held with the Special Rapporteur in Freedom of Expression from African Union to discuss about the access to information law for Africa.
4. A particular attention has been given to Inclusion of Disabled Persons. MACOSS joined hands with the Global rainbow Foundation to organise an open dialogue on Inclusive Education and latest technologies for persons with disabilities. A campaign dubbed “Rekonet nu Valer” was launched to sensitise the public on the importance to improve the access of disabled persons to buildings and to employment.
5. We also promoted the importance of Unity, Peace and Diversity. A Conference on ‘Nos langues et l’interculturalité au sein de la Republique de Maurice’ was organised. At the same time, two Peace Monuments (stèles) labelled “Aimons nous les uns les autres”, formerly put in place by Edwin de Robillard at the Queen Elizabeth College and Champ de Mars, were renovated and unveiled.
6. At MACOSS, we are determined to unleash the potential of the Youth. We are collaborating with the University of Technology Mauritius (UTM) to implement the Community Learning and Engagement (CLEn) programme, which consists of putting students in NGOs for a determined period to let them be exposed to social/community activities to further build their personality and competencies. The (CLEn) programme was launched in 15 July 2015 and an exhibition of services offered by NGOs was held to enable students take cognizance of NGO activities and different areas where NGOs used to intervene.
7. Capacity building was also high on the agenda of the Executive Committee. Various workshops, focusing on several areas of concerns, have been organised. Examples include “Prevention & Management of diabetes”, ‘The role of civil society in sustainable development’. In addition, a Conference on ‘Les Défis de la Parentalité’ was organised to trigger reflections among social/NGO leaders and parents.
8. The year 2015 is a key milestone in the history of the MACOSS as the organisation reached its 50 years of existence. Various activities have been organised to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of MACOSS. First, a Conference was organised on the theme “MACOSS – Past, Present and Future”
6 to enable key stakeholders to reflect on the history of the organisation and future courses of action. Second, an exhibition was held to depict the history and evolution of MACOSS during the period 1965-2015. Third, a Recreational Day for disabled persons and a Campaign entitled “Rekonet Nou Valer” was organised to sensitise the population on the value and contribution of disabled persons.
The celebrations were concluded in a cheerful atmosphere with the organisation of a Ceremony at the Octave Wiehe Auditorium where special tribute was paid to all those who have contributed to the development and growth of MACOSS in one way or another, including the founding fathers, previous and current Chairpersons & members and volunteers in general. On that occasion, a Souvenir Magazine was launched, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between MACOSS & Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (CEPS) and Souvenir items were awarded to Member Organisations. The event also hosted a cultural programme with the participation of various renowned artists, including the laureate Jane Constance. Besides, in line with the Council’s objective of promoting peace and unity in the country, the Peace Monument, dubbed “Aimons nous les uns les autres” and based at Champ de Mars, was renovated and unveiled.
9. The period 2014-2015 marked an important moment for MACOSS with a particular focus on “Together We Serve Selflessly”. We have started discussions with the Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity & Reforms Institutions to reform the legal framework. We have recruited a new Secretary who has been instructed to put in place management systems as well as appropriate policies and procedures with a view to enhancing the organisation’s efficiency and effectiveness.
I would have wished to do even more but was confronted with constraints of time and resources.
MACOSS should grow and develop into an ideal platform for civil society in the Indian Ocean region.
Together we progress
Together we construct
Together we innovate
Geerish Bucktowonsing Chairperson 2014-2015
7 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 1. Profile of MACOSS
1.1. Setting Up
Following Circular No 832/61 of 17th July 1961 from the Secretary of State for the colonies and the felt need of all institutions including statutory bodies and voluntary organisations working for the welfare of the society at large, the Mauritius Council of Social Service was founded in November 1965. From a social service coordinating body, MACOSS has evolved into a Council of NGOs dedicated to social services and sustainable social development.
1.2. Enactment
The Council was incorporated under Act 55 of 1970 voted in Parliament thus providing it with the appropriate legal framework.
1.3. Vision
The vision of MACOSS is as follows:
“To be a dynamic focal point and platform of the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Sector and Civil Society to promote sustainable development”
1.4. Mission
As an umbrella organization for NGOs, MACOSS seeks to promote social and community development and voluntary actions through non-governmental organisations. It strengthens its members by initiating communication and collaboration and networking among NGOs and between NGOs and Government and the private sector primarily through meetings, workshops, consultations and institutional development activities. MACOSS also facilitates its member organisations and strengthens their organisational capacity.
1.5. Objects of MACOSS
The Objects of the Council are as follows:
a) To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in Mauritius and, in particular, the advancement of social education, the furtherance of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness b) To promote and foster co-operation in the achievement of the purposes under paragraph (a) by bringing together representatives of the statutory bodies and voluntary organisations engaged in the furtherance of those purposes c) To do anything which is incidental or conducive to the attainment of those objects
8 In particular but without prejudice to the generality of its objects, the Council shall endeavour to:
a) give financial or other assistance to any person b) procure and provide information c) procure to be written, and print, publish, issue and circulate reports, periodicals, books, leaflets or other documents d) arrange and provide for, or join in arranging and providing for, the holding of exhibitions, meetings, lectures, seminars, forums, group discussions and classes e) promote, encourage or undertake experimental work
1.6. Structure of MACOSS
The Council at the Annual General Meeting is the Supreme Body.
The Council is managed and administered by an Executive Committee which consists of the Chairperson of the Council and of 20 elected representatives of member organisations. The Committee may further co- opt not more than 5 persons to serve on the committee. The Committee each year also elects from among its number a Deputy Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson and a Treasurer.
Standing Sub-Committees assist the Executive Committee in its various tasks.
The Chairperson is elected for a one year mandate. One-third of the elected Executive Committee members retires annually and is re-eligible for election. At the Annual General Meeting, one third of the Executive Committee members are elected for a three-year mandate.
The Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day management of the affairs of the Council and the implementation of its programmes and policies.
9 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 2. Annual General Meeting and Elections in 2014
The last Annual General Meeting of the Council, elections of the Chairperson and one third of the members of MACOSS Executive Committee, and, nominations of officials were held on 30 September 2014 at the Octave Wiéhé Auditorium of the University of Mauritius, Réduit. The Honorary Officers and composition of the various decision-making bodies operating under the Council are outlined below.
2.1. Honorary Officers of MACOSS
The Honorary Officers of the Council for the period 2014-2015
Honorary Position Name Patron His Excellency Mr. Rajkeswur Purryag, GCSK, GOSK, President of the Republic of Mauritius (Oct. 2014 – May 2015) Her Excellency Mrs. Ameenah Gurib Fakim, GCSK, CSK, President of the Republic of Mauritius (June 2015 onwards) Honorary President Mr. Raouf Bundhun, GOSK Honorary Vice-Presidents Mrs Chandranee K. Bhuckory, PDSM, OSK Mrs Kamla Ernest Mr Jean Noel Adolphe, OSK Mr Armoogum Parsuramen, GOSK
2.2. Members of the Executive Committee
The officer bearers of the Executive Committee for period 2014 – 2015 are as follows:
Office Bearers Name Chairperson Mr. Geerish Bucktowonsing Deputy Chairperson Mrs. Allia Syed Hossen-Gooljar Vice Chairperson Mr. O. Devpal Cowreea Treasurer Mr. Samad Sairally
The other members of the Executive Committee for period 2014 – 2015 are as follows: • Mr. Daneshar Babooa • Mr. Indurdeo Balgobin • Mrs. Sumookhee Balloo • Mr. Yamunaprasad Bissessur • Ms. Bharatee Kumari Boodhoo • Mr. Premchand Boojhawon, MSK • Mr. Asraf Ali Caunhye • Mr. Paramasiva Chengan • Mr. Somduth Dulthumun, OSK • Mr. Gaurav Heerowa • Mr. Dhurmaraj Hurrynundon • Mr. Jean Harley Benjamin Ithier • Mr. Anil Nookadee 10 • Mrs. Anooradah Pooran • Mr. Rajendra Coomar Reedha • Mr. Radhakrisna Sadien, MSK • Ms. Marilene Sakir • Mr. Subhanand Seegoolam, MSK • Mr. Lutchmeecant Soopal • Mr. Jacques Lucien Thomas • Mrs. Linda Totah
2.3. Secretariat
Office Bearers Name Secretary Mr. Loganaden (Niven) Muneesamy Senior Programme & Project Mrs. Sangeetah Seetulparsad Coordinator Finance & Administrative Officer Mrs. Priya Purmessur Assistant Programme & Project Mrs. Corrine Francis Farla Coordinator Assistant Programme & Project Mrs. Nandinee Dookhee Coordinator Clerical Officer / Receptionist Ms. Michèle Gerie Office Attendant/Driver Mr. Neerunjun Ramdeen
2.4. Sub-Committees for period 2014-2015
S.N. Sub-Committees Chairpersons 1. Construction Committee Mr. Paramasiva Chengan and Mr. Indurdeo Bagobin 2. Establishment Committee Mr. Indurdeo Balgobin 3. Elderly Care and Human Rights Mr. Devpal Cowreea 4. Gender, Child and Promotion of Ms. Bharatee Boodhoo Family Values 5. Health and Quality of Life Mrs. Sumookhee Balloo and Mr. Asraf Caunhye 6. National Disaster & Risk Reduciton Mr. Daneshar Babooa and Mr. Harley Ithier 7. Poverty Alleviation and Mr. R. Coomar Reedha; Community Development Assisted by Mrs Linda Totah 8. Promotion de l’Inter Culturalité PMrs. Allia Syed Hossen-Gooljar 9. Recruitment, Retention and Mr. Lutchmeecant Soopal Development of NGOs 10. Strategic Planning and Reforms Mr. Harley Ithier 11. Sustainable Development Mr. Yamunaprasad Bissessur 12. Training and Promotion of Social Mr. Paramasiva Chengan Entrepreneurship 13. Welfare of Disabled Persons Mr. Daneshar Babooa 14. Youth Development Mr. Lutchmeecant Soopal 15. MACOSS 50th Anniversary Mrs. Allia Syed Hossen-Gooljar Committee
11 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 3. Activities and Projects
In line with its vision and mission, the Council is committed to develop an effective and efficient NGO Sector while emphasising several principles, including Sustainable Development, Accountability, Participation, Good Governance and Democracy and through the design, implementation and monitoring of various programmes and projects. MACOSS has always been animated with good intentions, goodwill and good faith in this endeavour.
The year 2015 represent a key milestone in the life of MACOSS as it marks the 50th Anniversary of the organisation. The 50th Anniversary celebrations were kick-started with the launching of the motto ‘Together We Serve Selflessly’ at a Press Conference held at the start of the year. Since then, all programmes, projects and activities have been designed and managed with that spirit.
During the period January to August 2015, major projects have been initiated and completed. These include the following;
• Launching of the 2nd phase of the Rainwater Harvesting System Project and providing the equipment to 75 NGOs. At the same time, symbolic ceremony was held where trees were planted in the yard of the Mauritius Scout Association, Baden Powell Hall, Trianon • Capacity building of representatives of Poverty Eradication Network (PEN) focal points at the City Council Room of the Municipality of Port Louis • Promoting Good Governance for NGOs at MGI and NPF, Rose Hill • Open Dialogue in collaboration with Global Rainbow Foundation on “Inclusive Education” and “Latest Technologies for Persons with Disabilities” at Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Bell Village • Organisation of a Country Conference, in collaboration with the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA), on “Civil Society Perceptions of the APRM” at Le Sirius, Labourdonnais Hotel, Port Louis • Organisation of a Conference on “Nos langues et l’Interculturalité au sein de la République de Maurice” in the Council Room of the Municipality of Beau Bassin/Rose Hill • Collaboration with Gender Links for the organisation of the SADC Gender Protocol Summit and Award 2015 at Gold Crest Hotel, Quatre Bornes • Launching of the “Community Learning Engagement (CLEn)” Project and organisation of an NGO Exhibition at the University of Technology Mauritius (UTM), Pointe aux Sables • Promotion of mutual understanding and peace through the organisation of a Conference on “Protégeons nos enfants” and the Unveiling of a Renovated Peace Monument ‘Aimons Nous les Uns et les Autres’, initiated by Edwin de Robillard, at Queen Elizabeth College • Collaboration with US Embassy for the organisation of a workshop on “Sustainable Development for NGOs” on 21 July 2015 at the City Council Room of the Municipality of Port Louis and another workshop on “The Roles and responsibilities of Board Members” for members of MACOSS Executive Committee on 23 July 2015 at the US Embassy, Rogers House, Port Louis • Organisation of a Half-Day Workshop on “Prevention and Management of Diabetes” at the City Council Room of the Municipality of Port Louis • Training of Leaders of Poverty Eradication Network (PEN) at the Municipality of Quatre Bornes
12 During the months of September and October 2015, activities were organised to celebrate the 50 years of the Council. MACOSS did not leave any stone unturned in its efforts to make the occasion impactful. Key activities organised include the following:
• Conference on “Past, Present & Future of MACOSS” with the participation of key local and international personalities at the auditorium of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka • An Exhibition on the “History and Evolution of MACOSS (1965-2015)” at Dias Pier, Caudan Waterfront • A Recreational Day and a Campaign entitled ‘Rekonet Nu Valer’ to sensitise the population on the value and contribution of disabled persons • Competitions, contests and Cultural Show for and by the disabled to demonstrate their talents at the Esplanade of the Municipality of Port Louis. • 50th Anniversary Celebrations at the Octave Wiéhé Auditorium, University of Mauritius where a Souvenir Magazine and a Clip were launched. The ceremony also included speeches/ addresses by eminent personalities and a Cultural Programme. A gift and a copy of the Souvenir Magazine were offered to each representative of NGOs attending the event. • Unveiling of a Renovated Stele ‘Aimons Nous les Uns et les Autres’, initiated by Edwin de Robillard, at the Champ de Mars.
3.1. Highlights of Key Activities
A series of programmes, projects and activities were implemented by the sub-committees and ad-hoc committees, set up by the Council. These are outlined below.
3.1.1 Celebration of the International Volunteer Day 2014
MACOSS celebrated the International Volunteer Day (IVD) with the theme “Make Change Happen. Volunteer!” on 5 December 2014. The event started with a ‘Dépôt de Gerbes’ at the Volunteer Stele at the Municipality of Beau-Bassin/Rose Hill in the presence of Mr. Philippe Boudou, Mayor of Beau Bassin/ Rose Hill.
13 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 A Conference/ Debate on the theme ‘Consolider l’Esprit de Service’ was then organised. Several personalities acted as Resource Persons for the Conference/Debate, namely: • Mr. Raouf Bundhun, Former Vice-President of the Republic of Mauritius and Honorary President of MACOSS • The Most Reverend Ian Ernest • Professor Armoogum Parsuramen, GOSK
During the Conference/Debate, the following points were emphasised: • Need for enhancement of “Service above self’ among social workers • Need to set Mauritius as an example in regard to the harmony prevailing among people from all walks of life and communities • Importance to assist people in need, especially the disabled • Recognition of the work of all social workers who were contributing to the betterment/ upliftment of the society.
3.1.2 Poverty Alleviation and Community Development
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
The Council in partnership with the Brahma Kumari Spiritual University marked the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Sunday 9 October 2014 at the Light House, Rose Belle. The programme consisted of the following activities: • Launching of a campaign for the eradication of poverty with the theme “Favoriser une attitude positive comme une priorité pour sortir de la pauvreté “, • Handing over of Certificates to 68 “ Heroes of Poverty “ who were struggling to overcome poverty, • Official launch of the “Poverty Eradication Network” (PEN) in the South in order to develop a holistic and spiritual approach to the eradication of poverty. • Distribution of clothes to 300 children in the south with the collaboration of “Mauritius Red Cross Society”.
Poverty Eradication Network (PEN) Focal Points
With a view to addressing the fight against poverty in a holistic manner, the Council launched the Poverty Eradication Network (PEN) in 2014. In the current year, much emphasis has been put on the setting up of platforms in other parts of the country.
14 As of date, MACOSS in partnership with the UNDP/ NSA Unit, has mobilized and motivated a large number of NGOs/ CSOs and has set up PEN focal points in various regions of Mauritius namely: Roche Bois, La Laura, La Valette, Bambous, Rose Hill, Grand Port, Quatre Bornes, Plaine Magnien, Flacq, Albion and Pointes aux Sables.
Besides, the Council, with the financial support of the UNDP/Non-State Actors (NSA) Unit, also organised several activities.
A consultative meeting was initially held on 20 March 2015 at the Municipality of Port Louis with the objective to inform community leaders on the modalities of setting up PEN Focal Points and to identify leaders for each focal point.
A three-day workshop was then organised from 19 to 21 August 2015 at the Municipality of Quatre Bornes, the objectives of which were as follows: • to build the capacity of leaders of PEN focal points on felt needs • to organize networking for information sharing, education and advocacy among NGOs at regional and national levels on issues pertaining to poverty • to empower NGOs to advocate for good governance in the implementation of poverty eradication programmes and projects with the full participation of stakeholders
Conference on ‘Les Défis de la Parentalité’
A Conference-debate on the theme « Les Défis de La Parentalité » was held on Thursday 5 March 2015 at the City Council Room of the Municipality of Port Louis. The conference was organised around lectures by Mr. Jean- Charles Slama, Director of CAF, from Réunion Island, and Mr. Jean Marie Bezard, Director of “Plénitudes® Prospective et Management” from France.
The main aims of the Conference-debate were to: • share best practices (policies and actions) on support to families, in particular in the exercise of the parent function • identify the most efficient actions in relation to context and specificities of the country • ascertain whether there were critical areas common to various countries and/or whether best practices in one country could be transferred/ implemented in other countries • propose Action Plans, validated by multi-cultural research/ experimentations, to responsible local and national partners
15 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 3.1.3. Elderly Care and Human Rights
Open Dialogue on ‘Droits et Devoirs – Une initiative Citoyenne’
In the context of the 2014 General Elections in Mauritius which was scheduled on 10 December 2014, the Council organised an Open Dialogue on ‘Droits et Devoirs - Une Initiative Citoyenne’ on 4 November 2014 in the Council Room of the Municipality of Port Louis.
The main objectives of this Open Dialogue were to sensitize NGOs on the role, responsibilities and the expected code of conduct for voters and candidates during the general elections in Mauritius. The panel comprised of Mr. Michel Ahnee, Barrister at Law, Mr. Yvan Martial, Consultant and Ex-Chief Editor of L’Express, and, Ms. Tania Diolle, Lecturer at the University of Mauritius. Mr. Geerish Bucktowonsing, Chairperson of MACOSS, acted as moderator.
Country Conference of Civil Society Perceptions on APRM
MACOSS was involved since the beginning with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) but felt that the voice of Civil Society was not strong enough in the process. In 2010, MACOSS entered into an agreement with the Electoral Institute for Sustainability of Democracy in Africa (EISA) to jointly monitor the National APRM Process. Since then, several workshops had been organised by MACOSS in collaboration with EISA.
The “Country Conference on Civil Society Perceptions on the APRM” was held on 29th & 30th April 2015 at Labourdonnais Hotel and on 01 May 2015 at Hennessy Park Hotel. The Conference saw the participation of sixty (60) people, including representatives of Civil Society Organisations, Trade Unions and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade. The objective of this conference was to reflect on the findings of the survey and research missions and to promote a deeper understanding of the current levels of engagement by civil society in governance generally and the APRM specifically. Hon (Mrs.) Fazila Dawreeawoo-Jeewa officially opened this conference and a number of local and regional resource persons addressed the audience on various themes.
At the end of the conference, the participants agreed to the setting up of a platform constituted of Civil Society Organisations, under the aegis of the Mauritius Council of Social Service (MACOSS) to give a new impetus to the APRM in Mauritius.
3.1.4 Strategic Planning and Reforms
Membership Forum
The Strategic Planning and Reforms Committee of MACOSS organised a Membership Forum on 6 March 2014 at the Octave Wiéhe Auditorium, Réduit as there was a general consensus to Reform MACOSS.
The objectives of the Forum were to bring on board all member affiliates to discuss on elements of reform and to develop a strategic plan for the period 2014-2017. Besides, the intention was to better equip
16 MACOSS in the face of new challenges and to allow it to be a dynamic platform for the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Mauritius and in the region. Some 125 representatives of member affiliates attended and contributed in the Membership Forum. The Forum was a starting point for sharing of views and defining new focus to complete a new branding exercise of the Council.
Moreover, a survey was carried out with member affiliates and interviews were conducted with key stakeholders
Organization of Elections at MACOSS
Mr. Michel Ahnee, Barrister at law, was contacted to look into the procedures of carrying out MACOSS Annual General Assembly and its Elections. However, as the MACOSS Act is a closed one, Mr. Ahnee could not make significant proposals. Until the MACOSS Act would be reformed, the Council would have to rely on the guidelines of the Electoral Commissioner’s Office.
New Website
A new and more vibrant website was developed, free of charge, by Compasseo.
3.1.5 Gender, Child and Promotion of Family Values
SADC Gender Protocol Summit and Award 2015
MACOSS collaborated with Gender Links (Mauritius) to organise the 5th National Summit on the SADC Protocol @ Work on 22- 24 June 2015 at the Gold Crest Business Hotel in Quatre Bornes.
Her Excellency the President of Mauritius, Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim officially opened the National Summit. In her key note address the President highlighted that education was key to success. Mr. Geerish Bucktowonsing, Chairperson of MACOSS, stressed that Mauritius was sending strong signals on the advancement of women and gender equality, notably through the appointment of the first female President of the Republic and recently the first woman Speaker, Mrs. Maya Hanoomanjee, at the Mauritian National Assembly. Mrs. Loga Virahsawmy, former Francophone Director and Board Member of Gender Links, also addressed the audience.
The 2015 national summit of Gender Links on the SADC Protocol @ Work brought together a wide range of projects from the Government, Local government, media enterprises and Non-governmental Organisations. Presentations were made on Gender Based Violence, Leadership, Constitutional and Legal Rights, 50/50 Campaign, Climate Change, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and HIV/AIDS and the media. The 49 entrants presented their case studies with facts, figures, implementation, challenges, successes and evaluations during two days in front of a high level panel of judges.
17 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 Monique Dinan from Mouvement d’Aide à la Maternité (MAM) was the overall winner in all categories. Other winners included: the Municipal Council of Vacoas /Phoenix in the category Local Government Center of Excellence, the Non-Governmental Organisation Chrysalide in the category Leadership, Dis Moi in the category Constitutional and Legal Rights, AILES in the category Sexual and reproductive rights and HIV / AIDS, Women in Politics in the category focusing on 50/50 campaign. In the Gender Based Violence category, the Groupement Sociale de Souillac was the winner while in the category Gender and Climate Change, APEDED came out first. The Ministry of Environment was honoured in the Government category. In terms of media, Radio Maurice of MBC excelled.
Distribution of Educational Materials to Children of NGOs by the Chinese Embassy
Upon request, the Council received educational materials from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and these were distributed to needy children as identified by MACOSS member affiliates.
An official handing over ceremony was held on the 18 December 2014 in the Conference Room of the University of Technology of Mauritius. The ceremony was attended by 150 children and was followed by a programme by and for children.
A second distribution of educational materials was held just before Christmas 2014 and this activity benefitted children identified by some twenty-two (22) member organisations.
3.1.6 Sustainable Development Committee
Launching of Rainwater Harvesting System (2nd Phase) and Planting of Trees
‘L’eau C’est la Vie Ne la Gaspillons pas’ is one of the seven values in the Charter ‘Les Valeurs Citoyennes de Maurice Ile Durable’. In this respect, MACOSS with the financial support of the then Maurice Ile Durable (MID) Fund embarked on the second phase of the ‘Rainwater Harvesting Project’.
The main objectives of the project were: • to provide a simple system for rainwater harvesting which could be easily implemented to encourage NGOs collect rainwater and make use of water for purposes other than drinking • to enable NGOs to make savings on their water bills • to support NGOs in maintaining and optimising on their kitchen garden
The 2nd phase of the rainwater harvesting project was launched on 5 February 2015 at the Mauritius Scout Association by Honourable Ivan Collendavelloo, Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Energy and Public Utilities.
18 On the same day an exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and 1500 endemic and decorative plants were distributed to representatives of NGOs.
As of date, 83 organisations have benefited from a rainwater harvesting system.
In the same vein, MACOSS, in collaboration with the “Laventure Technical School for Disabled”, launched a sensitization campaign called “Save Water- Save Planet Earth” as part of the Rainwater Harvesting Project on Thursday 30 July 2015 at Laventure.
Hon. Prithviraj Roopun, Minister of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment and Hon. Jayeshwur Raj Dayal, CSK, PDSM, QPM, Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development, Disaster and Beach Management were present on that day. They addressed the assistance while putting a lot of emphasis on the importance to use water efficiently.
On that occasion, a brochure dubbed “Water We Care, Water for All, Water for Future Generations” was also launched. The brochure was published by MACOSS and was intended to sensitise the civil society.
3.1.7 Training and Promotion of Social Entrepreneurship
Promoting Good Governance in NGOs
In line with the policy of the new Government to promote good governance in NGOs, a series of innovative programmes and projects were implemented with a view to promoting a culture of transparency, good governance and selfless service within Civil Society Organisations in Mauritius.
Two workshops were organised in 2015 to promote good governance among NGOs. The first workshop, which focused on the ‘Principles and Guidelines for Good NGO Governance in Mauritius’, was organised with the collaboration of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on 25 February 2015 at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka. The second workshop was held on 16 April 2015 at the NPF Building, Rose Hill. Some sixty (60) representatives of NGOs attended these workshops.
The workshops aimed to support, guide and empower NGO leaders to: • Apply the basic principles of good governance in the decision making process and the management of the affairs of their respective organizations. • Be committed to the highest level of accountability • Become more accountable to their communities, stakeholders they serve.
19 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 • Promote the highest professional and ethical standards in the management of their respective NGOs • Exercise responsible transparent and efficient resource management and mobilization of their respective organization
3.1.8. Welfare of Disabled Persons
Workshops on Disability Inclusion &‘Universal Design for Education’
MACOSS and the Global Rainbow Foundation (GRF) joined hands together to organise two workshops focusing on disability issues.
In April 2015, a Teacher Training Programme on the topic of Disability Inclusion was conducted by Mrs. Paula Sotnik, Project Director from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. The programme aimed at enhancing the capacity of NGO, DPO, education, employment as well as health staff to conduct disability inclusion training using the Institute for Community Inclusion’s (ICI) Train the Trainer Curriculum.
In the same vein, Mrs. Paula Sotnik conducted an interactive session on “Universal Design for Education” with Member Affiliates of MACOSS on 14 April 2015 at the City Council Room, Municipality of Port Louis.
Open dialogue on Inclusive Education and Latest Technologies for Persons with Disabilities
To mark the visit of Lord Colin Mackenzie Low, Baron Low of Dalston, CBE, a visually impaired British politician, law scholar and member of the House of Lords, MACOSS in partnership with the GRF organized an Open dialogue on Inclusive Education and Latest Technologies for Persons with disabilities on 28 April 2015 at the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre.
3.1.9. Promotion de l’Inter Culturalité
Conference on ‘Nos langues et l’interculturalité au sein de la République de Maurice’
To mark the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue, MACOSS organised a half-day conference entitled ‘Nos langues et l’interculturalité au sein de la République de l’Ile Maurice’ on Saturday 23 May 2015 at the Council Room of the Municipality of Beau Bassin/ Rose Hill.
Given the increasing importance of building bridges between people of different cultures in Mauritius, the conference aimed at promoting inter-cultural dialogue among people from diverse communities.
Mr Vinesh Y. Hookoomsing, Professor of Linguistics, former Pro Vice-Chancellor of University of Mauritius, Mr Jonathan Ravat, Head of Social Studies Department and member of Interculturality Department,
20 Cardinal Jean Margéot Institute (ICJM) and Mr Clyde Vacher, Public Relations Practitioneer and Member of Inter@ctions, were the key resource persons at the conference.
3.1.10 Health & Quality of Life
Prevention & Management of diabetes
MACOSS is concerned with the rise of diabetes affecting people in almost all the households of Mauritius. In its vision to develop a modern Mauritius, it is sine-quanon that citizens enjoy a good health. In this respect, the Health & Quality of Life Sub-Committee of the Council organized a half day workshop on prevention and management of diabetes on 28 July 2015 at the City Council Room, Municipality of Port Louis. Representatives of various member organisations/ NGOs attended the workshop.
Key Specialists intervened on that occasion and included: • Dr Damien Steciuk, ‘Spécialiste en médecine générale et diplômé universitaire en diabétologie’ - APSA- Manage Diabetes : Save your foot campaign • Dr Nelvinal Packiry Poullé, Diabetologist, Dr A.G. Jeetoo, Hospital • Dr Doorgesh Jhurry, MBBS, General Practitioner – New trends in managing diabetes • Mr Sadasiven Pillay Chedumbrum, a Clinical Nurse Specialist from UK – Managing diabetes from a patient perspective
On that occasion, Honourable Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, Minister of Health and Quality of Life, addressed the participants. In his speech, he congratulated MACOSS for having taken the initiative to sensitise the population via NGOs on diabetes and the importance of managing such a disease. He added that this disease is a matter of concern to the whole population and made an appeal that every citizen should practice some kind of physical exercises.
3.1.11. Youth Development
MACOSS/UTM Partnership to implement the CLEn Programme
With a view to involving students in Social and Community building activities at grass root level, the University of Technology Mauritius (UTM) has included the Community Learning and Engagement (CLEn) component in all undergraduate programmes. The objective of CLEn is to form experiential education where learning occurs through a cycle of action and reflection. In this process, students link personal and social development with academic and cognitive development and this experience enhances understanding, an understanding which will lead to more effective action. The initiative consists of putting students in NGOs for a determined period to let them be exposed to social and community activities. 21 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 The UTM has partnered with MACOSS to implement the CLEn initiative. The Theme for this year is “Go NGO Go NGO”. Some 150 students had benefitted from this programme in 2015 and had been placed in over 45 NGOs.
This CLEn programme was launched on Wednesday 15 July 2015 at UTM. On the same day a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between MACOSS and UTM in the presence of Mrs. Fazila Jeewa Daureeawoo, Minister of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions.
An exhibition of services offered by NGOs was also held to enable students take cognizance of the different areas where NGOs used to intervene.
3.1.12 Celebrating MACOSS 50 Years of Selfless Service
To mark the 50th Anniversary of MACOSS several activities have been organised, including the following:
• A Conference to reflect on the Past, Present and Future of MACOSS • A Photo Exhibition depicting the history and evolution of MACOSS • Recreational activities for Disabled persons • Closing Ceremony for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations • Renovation and Unveiling of Peace Monument
These activities are briefly described below.
i) Conference on the theme: “MACOSS- Past, Present and Future”
A Conference was organised on the theme “MACOSS – Past, Present and Future”, on 2 September 2015 at the Bharati Hall, Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka.
In the first part of the programme, key speakers addressed the audience as follows: • “The relevancy of an appropriate framework for emergence of Civic Sector” by Dr Anita Ramgutty-Wong, Associate Professor at the University of Mauritius • “The future role of the Civil Society and MACOSS as the NGO Focal Point” by Mr. Cassam Uteem, GCSK, former President of the Republic of Mauritius • “The Challenges for SADC NGOs in a globalized World” by Mr Boichoko Abie Ditlhake, Executive Director of SADC Council of NGOs
The conference was moderated by Mrs Manda Boolell. A video clip depicting the “Achievements of MACOSS” then followed.
22 The Second part of the programme included addresses by the Chairperson of MACOSS and Honourable Mrs. Fazila Jeewa Daureeawoo, Minister of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions. The latter also proceeded to the Official Launch of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations.
It is useful to highlight that a Trochetia Corner, in the yard of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute, was also inaugurated on that occasion. ii) Launching Ceremony of Photo Exhibition on history of MACOSS
An exhibition, consisting of 14 boards to depict the history and evolution of MACOSS during the period 1965-2015, was organized from 7 to 11 September 2015 at the Ground Floor, Dias Pier (New Caudan Building), Port Louis. The launch of the exhibition was made by Lady Sarojini Jugnauth on 7 September 2015 in the presence of Hon. Mr. Pritivirajsing Roopun, Minister of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment, Mr. Raouf Bundhun, Honorary President of MACOSS and former President of the Republic of Mauritius, the Chairperson and Members of the Executive Committee of MACOSS, as well as other guests. iii) Recreational Day for disabled persons – ‘Rekonet Nou Valer’
MACOSS is also engaged in developing an inclusive society. In that respect, the Welfare of Disabled Persons Committee 2014-2015, under the Chairmanship of Mr. Daneshar Babooa, organized a Recreational Day for disabled persons and a Campaign entitled “Rekonet Nou Valer” to sensitise the population on the value and contribution of disabled persons. The Recreational Day was held on 14 September 2015 at the Esplanade of the City Council of Port Louis (Municipality of Port Louis).
The objective of the event was to value the intrinsic qualities of disabled persons and provide them with an opportunity to meet their peers and share their talents. Some two hundred and twenty-five (225) disabled persons, coming from sixteen (16) NGOs, participated in the activities. The NGOs were:
1. Lizie dan la Main 2. Flacq Disabled Centre 3. Eastern Welfare Association 4. Southern Handicapped Association 5. Lois Lagesse Trust Fund 6. APEBS 23 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 7. Mauritius Mental Health Association 8. Mille Soleil Association for the Welfare of Disabled Persons 9. Fraternité Mauricienne des Malades et Handicapes 10. Society for the Welfare of the Deaf 11. APDA 12. Dominique Savio Association 13. Association des malades et handicapés de l’est 14. Autisme Maurice 15. SSR Disability Services Centre 16. Ranger Foundation Centre
Competitions were organised in the following activities: Singing, Dancing, Drama, Painting, Recitation of Poem and Slam. All winners including first and runners-up were awarded with trophies and each participant was awarded a medal in recognition of his/her participation. Shields and Certificates of participation were also presented to representatives of the 16 NGOs participating in the activities.
Several personalities attended the event and addressed the audience, namely: • Hon. Xavier Luc Duval, GCSK, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism and External Communication • Hon. Mrs Fazila Daureeawoo, Minister of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions • Hon. Minister Santaram Baboo, Minister of Arts and Culture • Mr. M. O. Kholeegan, Lord Mayor of Municipality of Port Louis
The collaboration of various organisations was instrumental to the success of the Recreational Day & Campaign. These include: • The Municipality of Port Louis • The Ministry of Art and Culture • The Ministry of Education • Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) • The Ministry of Youth and Sports • Lois Lagesse Trust Fund • Leal Group
iv) Closing Ceremony for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations
The Council ended its 50th Anniversary celebrations on 10 October 2015 at the Octave Wiehe Auditorium, University of Mauritius, Réduit. On that occasion, the following events took place:
• Launching of MACOSS Souvenir Magazine
24 • Signature of an Memorandum of Understanding between MACOSS & Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (CEPS) • Award of souvenir items to Member Organisations
The ceremony was held in the presence of Honourable Ivan Collendavelloo, Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Energy & Public Utilities, Honourable Raj Dayal, Minister of Environnement & Sustainable Development, representatives of the Citizen Engagement Platform of Seychelles, the Honorary President & Vice-Presidents of MACOSS, and, the Chairperson & Members of the Executive Committee of MACOSS.
The Chairperson of MACOSS, Mr. Geerish Bucktowonsing, and, the Chairperson of the Organising Committee & Deputy Chairperson of MACOSS, Mrs. Allia Syed Hossen-Gooljar, addressed the assistance. The former praised the founding fathers of MACOSS and the first secretary of the Council, Ms. Elizabeth Roche. The work accomplished by and contribution of Raouf Bundhun and Ayle Duval, founding members present on that occasion, as well as the previous twenty Chairpersons of MACOSS, was also underscored. v) Renovation and Unveiling of Peace Monument
After the passage of cyclones Alix and Carol in 1960, Mr. Edwin de Robillard initiated a movement called ‘Les Compagnons Bâtisseurs’ to help rebuild the country after these natural calamities and also to promote peace and unity in the country. To promote this vision of peace and unity, nine Steles were built in different parts of the island with messages of peace and unity in the different languages spoken in the island.
With a view to rekindling the message of love and peace among the population, MACOSS in collaboration with Service Volontaire International (SVI) and the Council of Religions, renovated and unveiled the Peace Monument at the premises of the Queen Elizatbeth College and the Champ de Mars on 24 June 2015 and 16 October 2015 respectively
The renovated peace monument at Queen Elizabeth College was unveiled by Mr. Raouf Bundhun, Honorary President of MACOSS and former Vice President of the Republic of Mauritius and Mr. Geerish Bucktowonsing, the Chairperson of MACOSS, in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. de Robillard, son of Mr. Edwin de Robillard, members of the Council of Religions, founder members of ‘Les Compagnons Bâtisseurs’, and other member affiliates of MACOSS. A conference on the theme ‘Protégeons Nos Enfants’, was also organized on that day.
The unveiling of the second renovated peace monument was carried out by Mr. Raouf Bundhun, Honorary President of MACOSS and former Vice President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr. M.O. Kholeegan, Lord Mayor and Mrs. Roubina Jadoo-Jaunbocus, Parliament Private Secretary.
25 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 3.2. Innovative Projects
3.2.1. Sensitisation on New CSR Mechanism
In the budget speech 2015-2016, the Minister of Finance announced that they are removing all existing CSR guidelines. All companies will however have to submit their annual return to the Mauritius Revenue Authority. According to the current procedures, CSR will be free to allocate the 2 per cent of CSR according to their own set of priorities.
In this context, on Thursday 28 May 2015, MACOSS organized a meeting with the CSR committee and its member affiliates with the objective to clarify on the orientation of the new CSR Committee, its priorities and the way forward. About one hundred participants had the chance to express themselves in regard to the new changes brought in the CSR fund allocation.
The following persons addressed the participants: Hon. Mr. Pritivirajsing Roopun, Minister of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment, Hon. Mrs. Fazila Jeewa Daureeawoo, Minister of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions, Mrs. Danielle Wong, Chairperson CSR Committee, Mr. Geerish Bucktowonsing, Chairperson of MACOSS, Mr. Pierre Dinan, Economist and Mrs. Rita Venkatasawmy, Chairperson of CEDEM.
3.2.2 Workshop on ‘The role of civil society in sustainable development’
The Council organised a workshop on ‘The role of civil society in sustainable development’ on Tuesday 3 November 2015 at MACOSS.
The workshop was led by Jean- François Garneau, Director and founder of Ideas Forum for Quebec. Mr. Garneau is the North American Director Plénitudes® - Forecasting and Management, and teaches management at the University of Quebec in Montreal (ESG -UQAM). He has extensive experience of management education, finance, corporate strategy, organizational theory and business ethics.
3.2.3 Partnership with the U.S. Embassy
In line with its quest to develop the civic sector in Mauritius, MACOSS partnered with the US Embassy to organise two workshops in July 2015.
The US Embassy facilitated the visit of Dr. Cory Sparks, Director of LANO Institute for Non-profit Excellence, New Orleans, United States of America, to conduct both workshops. Dr. Sparks is an expert on board governance, strategic planning, and fund development planning. He has special experience in public-private partnerships, cross-sector collaborative building, learning communities and collective impact efforts.
26 The first workshop entitled “Sustainable Development for NGOs” was intended for leaders and representatives of NGOs and was held at the City Council Room of the Municipality of Port Louis on 21 July 2015. The workshop was launched by Hon. Mrs Fazila Jeewa Daureeawoo, Minister of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions in the presence of Her Excellency Mrs. Shari Villarosa, US Ambassador to the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles and Mr. Geerish Bucktowonsing – Chairperson of MACOSS. These three persons addressed the participants while laying emphasis on the need to build the capacity of social leaders to ensure the sustainability of NGOs. Eighty (80) representatives of NGOs working in various fields were present on that day.
A second workshop was organised for Members of the Executive Committee of MACOSS. The workshop, which centred on roles and responsibilities of Board Members, was held on 23 July 2015 at the US Embassy. Nineteen (19) members of the Executive Committee of MACOSS attended the workshop.
Amongst others, the knowledge and skills of participants were enhanced in the following areas:
• Defining the purpose and role of a nonprofit board of NGOs • Best practices in governance and the non- profit sector • Basic responsibilities of individual board members • Relevant tools to support good governance.
3.2.4 Informative Session on the Australian Awards Program
The Australian High Commission in collaboration with MACOSS organized an informative session on 18 November 2014 with a view to informing NGO leaders about opportunities for scholarship that exist under the Australia Awards Program for NGOs. The Australia Awards scholarships provide citizens of eligible African countries with the chance to obtain a postgraduate qualification at an Australian tertiary institution.
3.3. Visits by International Partners
3.3.1. SADC Electoral Advisory Council (SEAC)
Honourable Justice Tendwa and Mr. Baloi Sergio, from the SADC Electoral Advisory Council (SEAC), were on an official goodwill and pre-deployment assessment mission in in November 2014 in Mauritius. The objective of their mission was to carry out an assessment of the political situation in Mauritius. In this context, they had a consultative meeting with the members of MACOSS Finance and General Purpose Committee on 21 November 2014.
27 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 3.3.2. Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA)
Mr Andre Kabunda and Cecile Bassom two representatives from the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) were on official mission in Mauritius in November 2014 with the following objectives: • To carry out a pre-assessment in relation to the 2014 General Elections • To have a deep insight on the issues of the second republic • To know the role and responsibilities of civil society during the organisation of elections
The delegation had a meeting at MACOSS on 26 November 2014 with a view to discussing the role of MACOSS and the Civil Society before and after the election period.
3.3.3 Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie
A five-member delegation of the ‘Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie’ (OIF), led by Mr. Bernard Robert Elisabeth visited Mauritius from 7 to 10 December 2014 to observe the holding of the general elections in the country. The delegation met with the Chairperson and members of MACOSS on 8 December 2014 to discuss about the views of Civil Society in relation to: • the way elections were being held • the role of the Electoral Commissioner • Mauritius as an example of democracy • the observation of the democratic exercise in the country • the possible introduction of Electronic Polling
3.3.4. African Commission on Human and People’s Rights
A high-level delegation from the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights visited Mauritius from 7 to 9 April 2015. The objective of the visit was to assist Mauritius in the adoption of a “Model Access to Information Law”. The delegation had meetings with a number of institutions to discuss ways in which the Commission could assist for the drafting and enactment of an Access to Information Law, which conforms with the Model Law as well as other regional and international standards on access to information.
In view of the above, a meeting was held with representatives of the civil society on 9 April 2015 at Le St Georges Hotel, Port Louis. The main objectives of the meeting were: • to have the views of the Civil Society Organizations on the enactment of an Access to Information Law • to discuss about the role of the Civil Society in the process of introducing an Access to Information Law and in implementation of the law
28 3.3.5 Beijing NGO Association for International Exchanges
MACOSS coordinated a visit of a five-people delegation from the Beijing NGO Association for International Exchanges from 16 to 17 June 2015. The purpose of the visit was to conduct exchanges in line with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between MACOSS and the Beijing NGO Association for International Exchanges.
During the visit, the Beijing Youth Federation signed an MOU with the Mauritius Scout Association.
Moreover, a photo exhibition entitled ‘Overview of Beijing NGOs in International Exchanges’ was organised at Chinese Cultural Centre, Bell Village on 17 June 2015. The exhibition was open to the general public.
The delegation also paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Republic of Mauritius in the presence of the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China as well as the Chairperson and other representatives of MACOSS.
4. Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) signed by MACOSS
4.1.1 MoU between MACOSS and CEPS
On 10 October 2015, MACOSS and the Citizens Engagement Platform of Seychelles (CEPS) have entered into a mutually beneficial MoU aimed at developing a working relationship between NGOs in Mauritius and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Seychelles for a period of two years. MACOSS and the CEPS would • Partner on common issues and implement related programmes in the Indian Ocean region. • Consolidate networking among Civil Society Organisations in the Indian Ocean region. • Hold Annual Exchange Programme between MACOSS and CEPS. • Support to Regional Civil Society Leadership Learning Centre. • Share experiences and best practices on the work of Civil Society. • Promote and contribute towards sustainable development strategies. • Develop resource mobilization strategies for the successful implementation of this MOU.
29 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 4.1.2 MoU between MACOSS and Barclays Bank
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between MACOSS and Barclays Bank on 29 September 2015 for an initial period of one year. The purpose of the MoU is to improve access of legal services to NGOs. Indeed, Barclays Bank intends to provide limited voluntary legal aid to NGOs and such aid would relate to the following legal services: • Contract drafting & review • Legal advice on employment and other legal issues arising out of the day-to-day running of the NGOs • Assistance with company secretarial matters: review & drafting of constitutive documents and/or board resolutions/minutes of meetings • Advice on account filing • Assistance with filling in administrative forms with the Registrar of Companies and/or Registrar of Associations
4.1.3 MoU between MACOSS and University of Technology
MACOSS signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Technology Mauritius (UTM) on 15 July 2015 with the purpose of engaging university students in the community, above all in NGOs. The focus of the MoU is the implementation of the “Community Learning and Engagement” (CLEn) initiative. CLEn, which has been introduced in all undergraduate programmes of the School of Business Management and Finance, strives in integrating community learning and social responsibility as a cornerstone of undergraduate education. It is a field based initiative which aims at promoting civic engagement in community organizations among the undergraduate students who will have direct off-campus experience contributing to their intellectual, personal, and professional development.
MACOSS would act as intermediary and would initiate contacts with NGOs in view of assigning UTM students their tasks and activities as per the provisions of the CLEn guidelines. MACOSS would also ensure that NGOs selected fulfil the criteria in terms of office space, hours of operation and endorse the CLEn evaluation sheet required for assigning the credit.
30 5. Membership
5.1.1 Recruitment, Retention and Development of NGOs
The ‘Recruitment, Retention and Development of NGOs’ is responsible for monitoring the membership database and for recommendation of affiliation of new members. It also provides credentials to member organizations. As at November 2015, 368 organizations were affiliated to the Council (see list at Annex 1). It is important to note that many of the 368 organizations are connected to multiple networks, thereby bringing the membership of MACOSS to more than one thousand organisations.
5.1.2 New Affiliations during the period 2014-2015
From September 2014 to December 2015, thirty-three (33) organizations have been affiliated to the Council. They are as follows: (1) Adolescent Non Formal Education Network (ANFEN) (2) Association Pour Personnes en Larmes (3) Association Bien Etre de Mahebourg (4) Association des Handicapés de Mont Roches (5) Association Jeunes Inadaptés de Curepipe (AJIC) (6) Association Kontribition Positif Amenn Vision (7) Association Mauricienne des Femmes Chefs d’Entreprises (8) Association of Community Development and Social Work Professionals (9) Association pour les Handicapés de Malherbes (10) Bringing Change in Children Association (11) Civic Action Team (12) Comité Quartier de Belle Rose (13) Droits Humains Océan Indien (DIS MOI) (14) Edwin de Robillard Foundation (15) Federation des Maisons Familiales Rurales (16) First Aiders Association (17) Groupe Hope (18) Healers Counselling Association (19) Hindu Yuvak Sangh (20) I can (21) Jeunesse Sebastopol (22) Make a Wish Organization (23) Mauritius Education Development Association (MEDA) (24) Mauritius Library Association (25) Mouvement pour le Progrès de Résidence Barkly (26) Pedostop (27) Pointe Jerome Sailing School & Club
31 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 (28) Surinam Centre d’Ecoute et de Developpement (29) Tamil League (30) The One Association (31) United Skills Workers Coop Society (32) Vegan Society for New Generation (33) Warm Heart Foundation
5.1.3. Flag Days
The annual meeting to allocate dates to Member Organisations for the organisation of Flag Days in 2015 was held on 01 December 2014 at the City Council Room of the Municipality of Port Louis. For the year 2014, as per the figures provided by NGOs, a sum of approximately Rs. 8022333 was collected. For the year 2015, seventy-eight (78) organizations had been allocated dates for the organisation of Flag Days. The list of Flag Days for 2015 is as per Annex 2.
The allocation of dates to NGOs for the organisation of Flag Days in 2016 was held on 9 November 2015.
6. Representation at Local Level
MACOSS is represented on a number of committees and fora. Some of them are outlined in the table below:
Committee Representatives MSB Societal Security Standards Committee Mr. Devpal Cowreea National Solidarity Fund Mr. Vasoodevah Seeboo NGO Trust Fund Mrs. Allia Sayed Hossen-Gooljar The National Economic and Social Development Mr. Daneshar Babooa (until closure) Council – NESC Special Collaborative Programme On Support to Ms. Bharatee Boodhoo Women and Children in Distress CSR National Committee Mr. Geerish Bucktowonsing National Commission for UNESCO Mr. Geerish Bucktowonsing National Coalition Against Domestic violence Mr. Geerish Bucktowonsing/ Mrs. Sangeetah Committee Seetulparsad MQA – Industry Training Advisory Committee Mr. Paramasiva Chengan
32 Other representations relate to committees run by the following organisations: • Ministry of Education and Human Resources for parallel civil society conference in the wake of the 18th Commonwealth Conference of Education Ministers in Mauritius in 2012 • Ministry of Fisheries and Rodrigues for the elaboration of a Fisheries Master Plan for Mauritius • National Solidarity Fund Board (FSN)
7. Affiliation & Membership with International Organisations
The Council is also an affiliate/member of various platforms. Affiliations/memberships include the following:
• Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) • United Nation – Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) • African Union – Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the AU (AU-ECOSOCC) • Friends of the Commonwealth • CIVICUS • Southern African Development Community SADC – NGO Council • International Federation of Ageing - IFA • International Council of Social Service (ICSW) • International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) • Réseau de Développement et de Communication des Femmes Africaines (FEMNET)
Key affiliations/memberships include the following:
• MACOSS is an Executive Committee Member of the SADC Council of NGOs and is represented by Mr. Paramasiva Chengan, who has been nominated as Treasurer at the General Assembly held in November 2015 • MACOSS has been elected at the 2nd Permanent General Assembly of the ECOSOCC and is represented by Mr. Daneshar Babooa • MACOSS has been elected on the CIVICUS AGNA Board and has been represented by Mr. Samad Sairally
33 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 8. Auditor for 2014
BIT Consultant Ltd was the auditor for MACOSS for the year 2014.
9. Finance of the Council
Government grant in aid to the tune of Rs 5,000,000 had been made to MACOSS for the period January – December 2014. The grant in aid is devolved exclusively to the administration of the Council.
Activities and projects are funded by donor agencies, private sector, membership fees and government.
Detailed accounts for 2014 are provided in Section 13 of this Report.
10. Isobel Foster Trust Fund
The Isobel Foster Trust Fund was set up on the 10th January 1978 to provide financial assistance to relatives of the late Isobel Foster, domiciled in Mauritius, who could be in need. A sum of Rs 54,903 exists in the fund in the form of shares and Rs. 113,000 as deposit. It started with an initial sum of Rs 79,708.60. As at 31st December 2014, a balance of Rs. 1,181,133.80 was in the current account and Rs. 29514.49 in the savings account.
Mrs. Myriam Tennant a beneficiary of this fund is receiving a monthly allocation of Rs. 2,000 since January 2013.
11. Collaborators and Partners
During the year the Council has maintained and developed working relationships with Ministries, Departments, Companies/Sponsors, NGOs and the society at large. Hereunder is a list of institutions/ organisations with whom the Council has been working in close collaboration.
11.1.1 Ministries
• The Prime Minister’s Office • Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions • Ministry of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment • Ministry of Finance and Economic Development • Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade • Ministry of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare • Ministry of Education and Human Resources • Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security
34 • Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development • Ministry of Youth and Sports • Ministry of Local Government and Outer Islands • Ministry of Health and Quality of Life • Ministry of Arts and Culture • Ministry of Information and Communication Technology • Ministry of Fisheries and Rodrigues • Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment • Attorney-General’s Office • Ministry of Business, Enterprise, Co-operatives and Consumer Protection
11.1.2 Other Partners
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee • DCP – Decentralised Cooperation Programme (EU) • EDITIEL • E-Inclusion Foundation • EU – European Union – Mauritian Office • Information & Communication Technologies Authority – (ICTA) • Local Government – Municipalities and District Councils • Mauritius Standards Bureau (MSB) • Microsoft Office – Mauritius • Mauritius Research Council (MRC) • National Agency for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Substance Abusers • National Empowerment Foundation (NEF) • National Productivity and Competitiveness Council (NPCC) • NGO Trust Fund • Registrar of Associations • University of Mauritius (UoM) • University of Technology (UTM) • Non State Actors Unit • Mauritius Qualification Authority (MQA) • United Nations Agencies o UN – ECOSOC – United Nations Economic and Social Council – NGO in Special Consultative Status o UNDP – GEF / SGP o UNDP – United Nations Development Programme o UNECA – United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
35 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 o UNEP – United Nations Environment Programme o UNESCO – United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation o UNV – United Nations Volunteer o UNCAC – United Nations Convention against Corruption
11.1.3 International Agencies
• African Union – (AU) • African Union - Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the African Union (ECOSOCC) • AGOA Civil Society Forum • Civil Society Forum – EU ACP • COMESA Secretariat • Commonwealth Foundation • Friends of the Commonwealth Foundation • Global Environment Facility (GEF) NGO Network • International Council of Social Service (ICSW) • International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) • Réseau de Développement et de Communication des Femmes Africaines (FEMNET) • SADC NGO Council • SADC Secretariat • Southern Africa Trust – SAT • World Alliance for Citizens Participation (CIVICUS) • East African Civil Society Organisations Forum • International Forum on National NGO Platform • AGNA • Voluntary Action Network India (VANI) • Southern African Development Community SADC -ESN
11.1.4 Sponsors for the period 2014-2015
• ABC Motors • Air Mauritius Ltd • Australian Embassy • Barclays Bank • Caudan Waterfront
36 • Chemiserie Belleville & Co. Ltd • City Council of Port Louis • City Fashion • Compasseo • Council of Religion • Currimjee Jeewanjee & Co Ltd • Embassy of the People’s Republic of China • Embassy of the United States • Employees Welfare Fund • Fairy Textile • Farouk Hossen Opticien • General Construction Co Ltd • Global Natives • ICAC • Jumbo Riche Terre • Leal Group • Logos • Mauritius Telecom Ltd • Mauritius Turf Club • Ministry of Environment, Sustainable Development and Disaster and Beach Management • Ministry of Arts and Culture • Ministry of Social Security • Ministry of Youth & Sports • Municipality of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill • Municipality of Quatre Bornes • Mutual Aid • NGO Trust Fund • NSA Unit • Oxenham E.C. & CY Ltd • Rotary Club of Ebene • SecureWorks • State Bank of Mauritius • Subraconsult Ltd • Tamil League • University of Technology • Wensum Ltd
37 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 12. Overseas Missions
MACOSS was represented in multiple forums during the period October 2014 – November 2015. The table below outlines the various missions, including the countries and participants.
S.N. Date Mission Country Name of Representative
1. 10-12 Nov. 2014 Regional Policy Dialogue Botswana Mr. Paramasiva Chengan on Election Observation and Democratization in the SADC Region
2. 12-13 Nov. 2014 Séminaire de Formation Cameroon Mr. Pravesh Kumar des Formateurs en Boodhoo Matière Electorale (Lions Club of Rivière Noire) Mrs. Marie Christiane Milene Abdoolkader (Elles C Nous)
3. 13-14 Nov.2014 Regional Poverty Johannesburg Mrs. Linda Totah Observatory Civil Society Steering Committee Meeting
4. 17-19 Nov.2014 Workshop on Climate Johannesburg Mr. Yamunaprasad Change Bissessur
5. 21-26 Nov.2014 CIVICUS AGM Johannesburg Mr. Samad Sairally
6. 26-29 Nov. 2014 Post 2015 Development Johannesburg Mr. Soopal Framework Workshop
7. 16-23 Dec. 2014 2nd Assembly of the Nairobi Mr. Daneshar Babooa ECOSOCC/ Elections
8. 14-17 Jan. 2015 SADC ESN Annual Johannesburg Mr. Indurdeo Balgobin General Meeting
9. 22-23 Jan. 2015 SADC CNGO - Johannesburg Mr. Shyam Reedha Strategic Plan Evaluation Mr. Paramasiva Chengan and Validation Meeting
10. 25 Feb. - ECOSOCC Egypt Mr. Daneshar Babooa 1 March 2015
11. 9 March 2015 ICVA Geneva, Switzerland Ms. Bharatee Boodhoo
38 S.N. Date Mission Country Name of Representative
12. 16-27 March 2015 SADC International Harare, Zimbabwe Mr. Harley Ithier
13. 28-29 March 2015 Action 2015 – Tunis Mr. Samad Sairally Assembly of action 2015
14. 10-12 April 2015 SADC CNGO Finance Johannesburg Mr. Paramasiva Chengan and Executive Committee Meeting
15. 20-21 May 2015 Regional stakeholders Gaborone - Botswana Mr. Indurdeo Balgobin workshop on the APRM and SADC
16. 15-20 June 2015 Civil Society Innovation Dar Es Salaam-Tanzania Mr. Devpal Initiative (CSII) regional Cowreea workshop
17. 11-15 Aug. 2015 SADC CNGO Finance Botswana-Gaboronne Mr. Paramasiva & Ex.co Members (Dana) Chengan Meeting 11th Civil Society Forum 2015
18. 11-15 Aug. 2015 11th Civil Society Forum Botswana-Gaboronne Mrs. Linda Totah 2015 (SADC CNGO)
19. 17-20 Aug. 2015 APRM – Zambia Study Zambia Mrs. Rita Venkatasawmy, Tour (EISA) O.S.K Mr. Asraf Caunhye Mrs. Sangeetah Seetulparsad
20. 17-20 Aug. 2015 APRM – Country Johannesburg Mr. Indurdeo Balgobin Partner Meeting (EISA)
21. 9-17 Sept. 2015 Exchange Programme Beijing A delegation of 18 between Mauritius participants attended and Beijing
22. 26-30 Oct. 2015 SADC Technical Meeting Johannesburg Mr. Radhakrisna Sadien, to Review the SADC MSK Protocol on Gender and Development, and Symposium on Gender, Peace and Security
39 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 S.N. Date Mission Country Name of Representative
23. 1-7 Nov. 2015 SADC CNGO-Executive Johannesburg Mr. Paramasiva Chengan Committee Meeting, NGO Consultation & General Assembly
24. 2-7 Nov. 2015 SADC CNGO - NGO Mrs. Linda Totah Consultation Meeting & General Assembly
25. 2-7 Nov. 2015 SADC CNGO - Directors Mrs. Sangeetah Forum, NGO Seetulparsad Consultation & General Assembly
It is useful to highlight that:-
• MACOSS is an Executive Committee Member of the SADC CNGO and is represented by Mr. Paramasiva Chengan, who has been nominated as Treasurer at the General Assembly held in November 2015 • MACOSS has been elected at the 2nd Permanent General Assembly of the ECOSOCC and is represented by Mr. Daneshar Babooa • MACOSS has been elected on the CIVICUS AGNA Board and is represented by Mr. Samad Sairally • Mrs. Linda Totah is the co-ordinator of the Poverty Eradication Network (PEN) put in place by MACOSS
40 13. Audited Accounts
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
This report is made solely to the members of Mauritius Council of Social Service (the “Organisation”), as a body, in accordance with the Mauritius Council of Social Service Act, 1970. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Organisation’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors’ report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Organisation and the Organisation’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the financial statements of Mauritius Council of Social Service (the “Organisation”) set out on pages 48 to 55 which comprise the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2014, the administrative income and expenditure statement, the project income and expenditure and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes.
Managing committee’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Organisation’s executive members are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and in compliance with the requirements of the Mauritius Council of Social Service Act, 1970. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those Standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditors consider internal control relevant to the Organisation’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the group’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
41 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 Report on the Financial Statements (Continued)
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements on pages 4 to 16 give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Organisation as at December 31, 2014 and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and comply with the requirements of the Mauritius Council of Social Service Act, 1970.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
We have no relationship with, or interests in the Organisation other than in our capacity as auditor. We have obtained all information and explanations we have required.
In our opinion, proper accounting records have been kept by the Organisation as far as it appears from our examination of those records.
BIT ASSOCIATES DWARKA SOOCHIT FCCA, FCMA, CGMA Chartered Certified Accountants Licensed by FRC & Registered Auditors
Quatre Bornes, Mauritius.
42 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - 31 DECEMBER 2014
NOTES 2014 2013 Rs. Rs. Non-current assets
Equipment 4 237,759 351,059 Building under construction 5 8,431,966 7,930,658
8,669,725 8,281,717
Current assets Short term deposit 6 - 1,000,000 Other receivable 7 79,139 55,339 Cash and cash equivalents 8 3,444,463 1,416,373
3,523,602 2,471,712
Total assets Rs. 12,193,327 10,753,429
Accumulated funds and liabilities Accumulated funds 9 10,032,500 8,393,910
Current liabilities Other payables 10 2,160,827 2,359,519
Total current liabilities 2,160,827 2,359,519
Total equity and liabilities Rs. 12,193,327 10,753,429
Approved by the Executive Committee on 23 October 2015 and signed on its behalf by :
………………………………………. ……………………………...... CHAIRPERSON TREASURER
The notes on pages 48 to 55 form an integral part of these financial statements. Auditors’ report on pages 41 & 42.
43 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 ADMINISTRATIVE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED - 31 DECEMBER 2014
2014 2013 Rs. Rs. Grant Ministry of Social Security 5,000,000 4,555,000
Other Income Membership income 104,700 98,100 Interest income 17,184 75,071 ICTA (Website) - 30,000 Contribution to MACOSS HQ - Sponsorship 2,681 13,000
5,124,565 4,771,171
Expenditure Bank Charges 9,079 4,220 Salaries, travelling and allowances 2,852,622 2,713,558 Staff pension 455,870 377,291 Annual general meeting 149,311 134,854 Printing and publication 134,567 - Postage and stationery 129,210 80,385 Depreciation expense 113,300 112,624 Telephone, fax and communication charges 89,671 77,191 Leasing charges 72,203 - Meetings, workshops and networking 67,056 64,791 Accountancy and audit fees 40,250 40,250 Membership forum 39,250 - Repairs and maintenance 38,390 34,020 International affiliation fees 35,489 45,825 Hospitality charges 22,801 - Staff training expenses 19,700 12,566 Strengthening Family Values 13,068 26,343
44 ADMINISTRATIVE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED - 31 DECEMBER 2014 (CONT’D)
2014 2013 Rs. Rs. Mauritius Qualification Authority 2,609 16,109 Macoss HQ and the Civil Society Learning Centre 1,350 24,523 MACOSS Award (University of Mauritius) 1,091 5,175 Bad debts 27,000 - Staff Uniform - 27,050 Advertising - 38,192 International Volunteer Day 4,440 53,074 Website - 17,250 Diabetes Plateform - 14,689 Poverty Eradication Network - 15,050 Certificate giving ceremony for courses given by Macoss - 12,508 Exchange Loss - 780
Total expenditure 4,318,327 3,948,318
Excess of income over expenditure 806,238 822,853
The notes on pages 48 to 55 form an integral part of these financial statements. Auditors’ report on pages 41 & 42.
45 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 PROJECT INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED - 31 DECEMBER 2014
2014 2013 Rs. Rs. Income Rain Water Harvesting 807,500 - Beijing NGO Exchange programme 353,275 773,638 Electoral institute of Sustainability of Democracy in Africa 123,300 137,100 (APRM) Stale cheques written back 10,000 - Flood Relief - 744,601 Southern Africa Trust (GFMD) - 170,000
1,294,075 1,825,339 Other income Refund on overseas mission - 32,550
Total income 1,294,075 1,857,889
Expenditure Beijing exchange programme 353,275 774,008 Rainwater Harvesting System 90,387 - Overseas Mission 6,562 24,950 Comesa Workshop on Peace and Security - 23,200 GFMD Workshop - 39,247 Interculturalite 11,500 - Flood Relief Victims - 530,000
Total expenditure 461,724 1,391,405
Income on projects 832,351 466,484
The notes on pages 48 to 55 form an integral part of these financial statements. Auditors’ report on pages 41 & 42.
46 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
2014 2013 Rs. Rs. Cash flow from operating activities
Surplus for the year 1,638,589 1,289,337
Adjustment for :- Interest income (17,184) (75,071) Depreciation expense 113,300 112,624 Operating profit before working capital changes 1,734,705 1,326,890
Increase in other receivable (23,800) (22,789) (Decrease) / Increase in other payables (198,692) 2,015,872 Cash generated from operations 1,512,214 3,319,974
Cash flows from investing activities Repayment of building under construction (501,308) (3,883,112) Interest received 17,184 75,071 Net cash absorbed in investing activities (484,124) (3,808,041)
Cash flows from financing activities Repayment of short term deposit 1,000,000 - Net Cash flow from financing activities 1,000,000 -
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2,028,090 (488,067)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 1,416,373 1,904,440
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 3,444,463 1,416,373
The notes on pages 48 to 55 form an integral part of these financial statements. Auditors’ report on pages 41 & 42.
47 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER, 2014 1 REPORTING ENTITY
The Mauritius Council of Social Service (the ‘Organisation’) was founded in November 1965, following circular No. 832/62 of 17th July, 1961 from the Secretary of State for the colonies. From a social service coordinating body, the Mauritius Council of Social Service (MACOSS) has been developed as a Council of NGOs dedicated to social services and sustainable social development.
The Council was incorporated, under Act 55 of 1970, voted in Parliament thus providing the legal framework of the Council.
The Council acts as an umbrella organisation for NGOs and seeks to promote Social and Community Development and Voluntary Actions through non-governmental organisations.
2 BASIS OF PREPARATION
2.1 Statement of compliance
The financial statements give a true and fair view and are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) which comprise standards and interpretations approved by the International Accounting Standards Board and Interpretations Committee.
2.2 Basis of measurement
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. The significant accounting policies adopted are set out in note 3.
2.3 Standards, amendments and interpretations effective for the year ended 31 December 2011
The following amendments to existing standards have been published and are mandatory for the annual periods beginning on or after 01 January 2011:
IFRS 7 Financial Instruments Disclosures. The amendment emphasises the interaction between qualitative disclosures and the nature and extent of risks associated with financial instruments. The amendments to qualitative and credit risk disclosures clarify that only financial asset with carrying amounts that do not reflect the maximum exposure to credit risk need to provide further disclosure of the amount that represents the maximum exposure to such risk.
They also require, for all financial assets, disclosure of the financial effect of collateral held such as security and other credit enhancements, including the amount that best represents the maximum exposure to credit risk.
These amendments remove the disclosure requirement of the collateral held as security, other credit enhancements and an estimate of their fair value for financial assets that are past due but not impaired, and financial assets that are individually determined to be impaired. They remove the requirement to specifically disclose financial assets renegociated to avoid becoming past due or impaired.
These amendments clarify that the additional disclosure required for financial assets obtained by taking possession of collateral or other credit enhancements are only applicable to assets held at the reporting date.
48 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER, 2014 2.3 Standards, amendments and interpretations effective for the year ended 31 December 2011 (cont’d)
IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements. The amendment clarifies that an entity will present an analysis of other comprehensive income for each component of equity, either in the statement of changes in equity or in the notes to the financial statements.
Since the amendments to existing standards only impact on presentation aspects, there is no effect on the reported results.
2.4 Standards, amendments and interpretations effective for the year ended 31 December 2011 but not relevant to the Organisation’s activities.
The following standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards have been published and are mandatory for the annual periods beginning on or after 01 January 2011 but are not relevant to the Organisation’s activities:
IFRS 1 First-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards - Additional Limited Exemption from Comparative IFRS 7 Disclosures for First-time Adopters;
IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures (Revised)
IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation - Classification of Rights issues (Amendment);
IFRIC 19 Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments;
IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (as part of Improvements to IFRSs issued in 2010);
IFRS 3 Business Combinations (as part of improvements to IFRSs issued in 2010);
IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements (as part of Improvements to IFRSs issued in 2010)
IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting (as part of Improvements to IFRSs issued in 2010);
IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes (as part of Improvements to IFRS issued in 2010) and
IFRS Practice Statement: Management Commentary.
2.5 Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards that are not yet effective and not relevant for the Organisation’s activities
IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards - Additional Exemption for First-time Adopters (amendments) - severe Hyperinflation and Removal of Fixed Dates for First-time Adopters;
IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures (Amendment); and
IAS 12 Income Taxes (Amendment) - Deferred Taxes: Recovery of Underlying Assets.
49 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER, 2014 2.6 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making judgements about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estmates are recognised in the year in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that year or in the year of the revision and future years if the revision affects both current and future years.
2.7 Functional and presentation currencies
The Executive Members have selected the Mauritian rupee (Rs) as the presentation currency of the Organisation which is also the functional currency. The Mauritian rupee (Rs) is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Organisation operates.
3 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in the financial statements.
Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation.
3.1 Revenue
Income is recognised on the following bases: Grant - when funds are received from the Ministry of Social Security and funding from other local and international institutions.
Interest income - as it accrues.
3.2 Expenses
All expenses are accounted for on an accruals basis through profit or loss.
3.3 Provisions
A provision is recognised in the statement of financial position when the Organisation has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and the obligation can be reliably measured.
3.4 Equipment
Equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment value. Expenditure for additions, improvements and renewals are capitalised and expenditure for maintenance and repairs is charged to the income and expenditure statement.
50 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER, 2014 3.4 Equipment (cont’d)
Depreciation on equipment is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life (straight line). The principal annual depreciation rates are as follows:
Furniture and fittings 10% Office equipment 20%
An item of equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in surplus or loss in the year the asset is derecognised. The assets’ residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate at each financial year end.
3.5 Impairment of assets
Assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the recoverable amount of assets is less than the carrying amount. In case the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the Organisation recognises its impairment in the income and expenditure statement.
3.6 Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised on the statement of financial position when the Organisation becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. The Organisation offsets financial assets and liabilities if it has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and interests and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability silmultaneously.
3.6.1 Investments
The Organisation’s investments are classified as fair value through profit or loss financial assets. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value of sale investments are included in the income and expenditure statement in the period in which they arise. When the financial assets are disposed of or are impaired, the fair value gains or losses are included in the income and expenditure statement.
3.6.2 Impairment of financial assets
At each reporting date the Organisation assesses whether there is objective evidence that financial assets are not carried at fair value through profit or loss are impaired. Financial assets are impaired when objective evidence demonstrates that a loss event has occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, and that the loss event has an impact on the future cash flows of the asset that can be estimated reliably.
3.6.3 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash in hand and short term deposits in banks with an original maturity of three months or less.
51 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER, 2014 3.6 Financial instruments (cont’d)
3.6.4 Accounts receivable
Accounts receivable are stated at cost less impairment.
3.6.5 Accounts payable
Accounts payable are stated at amortized cost less repayments.
3.6.6 Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities (including liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss) are recognised initially at fair value on the trade date at which the Organisation becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
The Organisation derecognises a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled or expired.
The Organisation has other payables as non-derivative financial liabilities.
3.7 Fair value
The Executive Members consider the carrying value of all financial assets and liabilities to approximate their fair value.
4 Equipment
Furniture Office Total and equipment fittings Rs. Rs. Rs. Cost At January 01, 2014 769,929 1,968,924 2,738,853 Additions - - - At December 31, 2014 769,929 1,968,924 2,738,853
Depreciation At January 01, 2014 622,738 1,765,056 2,387,794 Charge for the year 30,384 82,916 113,300 At December 31, 2014 653,122 1,847,972 2,501,094
Net Book Values At December 31, 2014 Rs. 116,807 120,952 237,759
At December 31, 2013 Rs. 147,191 203,868 351,059
52 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER, 2014 5 Building under construction
2014 2013 Rs. Rs.
At January 01, 2014 7,930,658 4,079,344 Addition during the year 501,308 3,851,314 At December 31, 2014 8,431,966 7,930,658
The Organisation started the construction of a building at Ebene to be used as a Regional Civil Society Leadership Learning Centre.
6 Short term deposit 2014 2013 Rs. Rs.
- 1,000,000
7 Other receivable 2014 2013 Rs. Rs.
79,139 55,339
8 Cash and cash equivalents
2014 2013 Rs Rs
SBM Ltd Administration 1,831,521 752,235 HSBC Project Fund - Savings 929,292 308,536 HSBC Contingency Fund 341,626 275,525 SBM Ltd Solidarity fund 266,350 3,781 HSBC Project Fund - Current 25,000 25,000 SBM Ltd Head Quarter 21,771 20,262 SBM Ltd Directory for NGOs 20,698 20,698 MPCB Association Terre Espoir 8,205 8,205 Barclays Senior Citizen - 2,131 3,444,463 1,416,373
53 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER, 2014 9 Accumulated funds
2014 2013 Rs. Rs.
Balance at start 8,393,910 7,104,572 Surplus - Administrative 806,238 822,853 Surplus - Project 832,351 466,484 Balance at end 10,032,500 8,393,910
10 Other payables
2014 2013 Rs. Rs.
Amount due to contractor 2,152,622 2,351,314 Association Terre Espoir 8,205 8,205 2,160,827 2,359,519
11 Risk MANAGEMENT
The Organisation’s activities expose it to financial risk: interest rate risk and liquidity risk. It is not exposed to currency risk as all transactions are in Mauritian rupees.
(a) Interest rate risk Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.
The Organisation is exposed to interest rate risk as it has cash and cash equivalents earning interests at floating interest rates.
Sensitivity analysis The sensitivity analysis below has been determined based on the Organisation’s exposure to interest rates for interest bearing assets and liabilities at the reporting date and the stipulated change taking place at the beginning of the financial year and held constant throughout the reporting period in case of instruments that have floating rates.
54 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER, 2014 (b) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Organisation is unable to meet its payment obligations, associated with its financial liabilities, when they fall due. The Organisation’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they become due without incurring unacceptable deficits or risking damage to the Organisation’s reputation. All financial liabilities have a maturity of less than three months.
12 Events after the reporting period
There have been no material events after the reporting period which would require disclosure or adjustment to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2014.
55 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 Annex 1 - List of Member Organisations as at November 2015
S.N. Name of Member Organisation 1. Action Catholique Indépendante - Foi et Vie (ACI) 2. Action Familiale 3. Adolescent Non Formal Education Networks (ANFEN) 4. Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) 5. African Network for the Protection and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect - ANPPCAN 6. Agricultural & Environmental Protection Association 7. Ahead 8. Ahmadiyya Muslim Association 9. Aid Action 10. Aides, Infos, Liberté, Espoir et Solidarité – AILES 11. Al Waadjidah Ladies Welfare Association 12. Alma Action Group 13. Alpha Consulting 14. Alphalec 15. Amicale Maurice Comores 16. Amicale Maurice Israel 17. Amies des Trois Monde 18. Amour et Espoir 19. Angel Special School and Welfare Association 20. Anti-Violence Support Organisation 21. Arsenal Force Vive 22. Art of Living Foundation (Mauritius) 23. Association Alzheimer 24. Association Anou Grandi 25. Association Bien Etre de Mahebourg 26. Association Civique Cité St Joseph 27. Association Civique Midlands 28. Association Culturelle de Sensibilisation et d’Eveil Artistique (ACSEA) 29. Association de Familles et des Personnes Agées du Canal Dayot 30. Association de l’œuvre Hospitalière Saint Jean de Dieu 31. Association de Parents d’Enfants Inadaptés de l’Ile Maurice (APEIM) 32. Association Des Amis De Don Bosco 33. Association des Brancardiers de l’Ile Maurice 34. Association des Handicapés de Mont Roches 35. Association des Malades et des Handicapés de l’Est 36. Association des Parents d’Enfants aux Besoins Spéciaux (APEBS) 37. Association des Parents de Déficients Auditifs (APDA) 38. Association des Parents pour la Réhabilitation des Infirmes Moteurs (APRIM) 39. Association des Sourds de Maurice (ASM)
56 S.N. Name of Member Organisation 40. Association Diocésaine des Institutions Charitables (ADIC) 41. Association Dominique Savio 42. Association Ensam 43. Association EXEMP 44. Association for the Welfare of Orphan and Handicapped Children – AWOHC 45. Association Jeunes Inadaptés de Curepipe (AJIC) 46. Association Kinoueté 47. Association Kontribution Positif Amenn Vision (KPAV) 48. Association Mauricienne des Femmes Chefs d’Entreprises 49. Association of Blood Donation Organisers (ABDO) 50. Association of Community Development and Social Work Professionals 51. Association of Contractors 52. Association of Disability Service Providers 53. Association of Probation Officers 54. Association of Retired Civil Servants and other Employees 55. Association of Rotarians of Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill 56. Association pour l’Accompagnement, la Réhabilitation et l’Insertion Sociale des Enfants (ARISE) 57. Association pour l’Education Des Enfants Défavorisés (APEDED) 58. Association pour l’Education et la Rehabilitation des Personnes avec Déficiance Intellectuelle 59. Association pour la Promotion de la Santé (APSA) 60. Association pour la Protection des Droits des Handicapés (APDH) 61. Association pour la Protection Des Emprunteurs Abusés (APEA) 62. Association pour le Bien-être des Rodriguais (ABRO) 63. Association pour le Développement Durable (ADD) 64. Association pour les Handicapés de Malherbes 65. Association pour Personnes en Larmes (APPEL) 66. Association Sportive Black Riverside 67. ATD Quart Monde 68. Autisme Maurice 69. Baden Powell Scouts Association 70. Bahaï National Council 71. Befrienders – Mauritius 72. Bhakt, Bhakti Aur Bhagwan Association 73. Bible Society of Mauritius 74. Blood Donors Association 75. Blue Lotus 76. Blue Ocean Reiki Association 77. Bois Marchand Women’s Association 78. Bringing Change in Children Association 79. Buddha Dhamma Association
57 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 S.N. Name of Member Organisation 80. Caritas – Ile Maurice 81. Centre D’Education et de Développement pour les Enfants Mauriciens (CEDEM) 82. Centre d’Information sur l’Islam 83. Centre de Solidarité pour une Nouvelle Vie (CDS) 84. CDM 85. Centre pour l’Education et le Progrès des Enfants Handicapés (CEPEH) 86. Century Welfare Association 87. Child Hope 88. Children Foundation 89. Chinmaya Mission – Mauritius 90. Christian Care Home 91. Chrysalide 92. Church Team Ministries International 93. Civic Action Team 94. Clavet Samelan Sabha 95. Club de Parrainage pour le Bien Etre des Enfants en Difficultés 96. Club Le Flamboyant 97. Club Sportif Zanfan Vallée Pitot 98. Collectif Arc-En-Ciel 99. Collectif Urgence Toxida (CUT) 100. Comité Amélioration la Santé (CAS) 101. Comité Bien-Etre Stanley, Camp Le Vieux & Trèfles 102. Comité Quartier de Belle Rose 103. Comité Quartier La Paix 104. Commission Diocésaine du Monde Ouvrier (CDMO) 105. Committee on Poverty Association 106. Communauté de Partage 107. Communic Actions 108. Community Development Programme Agency (CODEPA) 109. Confédération des Travailleurs du Secteur Privé 110. Consumers’ Union 111. Craft Academy 112. Curepipe Handisport Association 113. Curepipe Probation Hostel for Boys 114. Cutchee Maiman Society 115. Cyprès Handicapped Association 116. Defenders Social and Welfare Association 117. Deokee Seva Sangam 118. Destiny Community Foundation 119. Diabetes Parents Support Group 120. Dis Moi
58 S.N. Name of Member Organisation 121. Discharged Persons’ Aid Committee 122. District Council of Black River 123. Dr Beergoonath Ghurburrun Home 124. Dr Idrice Goomany Centre for the Prevention & Treatment of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction 125. Eastern Volunteers Association 126. Eastern Welfare Association for Disabled 127. ECO – SUD 128. Ecozjen de Petit Verger 129. Education & Therapy Centre 130. Educational and Holistic Health Care Association 131. Edwin de Robillard Foundation 132. EDYCS – Epilepsy Group 133. Elles C Nous Association 134. Environment Care Association 135. Esther Women’s Association 136. Etoile D’Esperance Association – Alcool Femmes 137. Falcon Citizen League 138. Federation des Maisons Familiales Rurales 139. Federation of Parastatal Bodies and Other Unions (FPBOU) 140. Fellowship First Aiders 141. First Aiders Association 142. Flacq Disabled Centre 143. Florida Cultural & Sporting Club 144. Fondation Georges Charles 145. Fondation pour l’Enfance Terre de Paix 146. Force Vive de l’Est 147. Force Vive de Montagne Longue 148. Force Vive Gorah Issac 149. Force Vive Résidence St Jean 150. Fragrant Roses Disabled Persons Association 151. Fraternité Mauricienne des Malades et Handicapés 152. Friends in Hope 153. Gender Links 154. Giants Group of Mauritius 155. Global Rainbow Foundation 156. Grace Centre Foundation 157. Grand Bay Neighbourhood Crime Watch 158. Groupe Sable Noir Cité Vallijee 159. Groupe Elan 160. Groupe Hope 161. Groupe Pauvreté Le Morne Village
59 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 S.N. Name of Member Organisation 162. Groupement FIAPA des Institutions et Associations des Personnes Agées 163. Guides Club 164. Haemophilia Association of Mauritius 165. Healers Counselling Association 166. Helpline Direct 167. Hindu Educational Social and Cultural Organisation (HESCO) 168. Hindu Maha Sabha 169. Hindu Rashtra Sangh 170. Hindutva Movement 171. Hindu Yuvak Sangh 172. Human Service Trust 173. I CAN 174. Indian Educational Association 175. Indian Ocean Centre for Education in Human Values 176. Indo Mauritian Catholics Association (IMCA) 177. Inner Space Benevolent Association 178. Institut de Mediation Educative 179. Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Management 180. Islamic Centre for Disabled Children 181. Islamic Welfare Foundation (IWF) 182. Jarya Memorial Trust 183. Jeunesse Sebastopol 184. Joie de Vivre Universelle 185. Joint Aid Management International 186. Joint Child Health Project (JCHP) 187. Jummah Mosque Port-Louis 188. Junior Achievement Mascareignes 189. Kiddy Paradise Association 190. Konsey Social Organisation Kreol 191. L’Aile Féminine de l’Escalier 192. La Maison Coeur-Ecoute de Barkly 193. Labourdonnais Social Association 194. Laventure Technical School for Disabled 195. Le Centre des Pauvres 196. Le Cercle d’Epanouissement Féminin 197. Le Nouvel Institut pour le Dévéloppement et le Progrès 198. Le Pont du Tamarinier 199. Le Visionnaire Vegan & Yoga Society 200. Leonard Cheshire – Mauritius 201. Link to Life 202. Lions Club de Port Louis
60 S.N. Name of Member Organisation 203. Lions Club de Rivière Noire 204. Lions Club International – Curepipe 205. Lizié dans la Main/ Union des Aveugles de l’île Maurice 206. Lois Lagesse Trust Fund 207. LUPUS Alert 208. Maha Yogi Shri Aurobindo Society 209. Maharana Pratapsing Benevolent Association 210. Mahebourg Espoir 211. Maison Familiale Rurale du Nord 212. Make a Wish Organisation 213. Mare-La-Chaux Senior Citizen Association 214. Mauritian Organisation on Drugs and Aids (MODA) 215. Mauritian Reading Association 216. Mauritius Alliance of Rural Youth Movements (MARYM) 217. Mauritius Alliance of Women (MAW) 218. Mauritius Telegu Maha Sabha 219. Mauritius Arya Ravived Pracharini Sabha 220. Mauritius Arya Sabha 221. Mauritius Council of Youth Leaders (MCYL) 222. Mauritius Diabetes Association (MDA) 223. Mauritius Education Development Association (MEDA) 224. Mauritius Family Planning and Welfare Association (MFPWA) 225. Mauritius Girl Guides Association 226. Mauritius Heart Foundation 227. Mauritius India Friendship Society (MIFS) 228. Mauritius Islamic Mission 229. Mauritius League of Hospital Friends (MLHF) 230. Mauritius Library Association 231. Mauritius Mental Health Association (MMHA) 232. Mauritius Muslim Brotherhood 233. Mauritius Red Cross Society 234. Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation 235. Mauritius Scout Association 236. Mauritius Society for Environment and Conservation 237. Mauritius Trade Union Congress 238. Mental Health Federation 239. MIDAS 240. Mille Soleil Association for the Welfare of Disabled Persons 241. Mission Verte 242. M-Kids Association 243. Mo’zar Espace Artistic
61 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 S.N. Name of Member Organisation 244. Mouvement Bien-Etre Maingard 245. Mouvement Civique de la Baie du Tombeau 246. Mouvement Civique de Verger 247. Mouvement Civique Grannum 248. Mouvement d’Aide à la Maternité (MAM) 249. Mouvement Développement et Solidarité 250. Mouvement pour le Progrès de Residence Barkly 251. Mouvement pour le Progrès de Roche Bois (MPRB) 252. Mouvement Social de la Jeunesse Mauricienne (MSJM) 253. Mouvement Social de Plaine Lauzun 254. Mouvement Social Débarcadère 255. Muscular Dystrophy Association 256. Muslim Benevolent and Welfare Society 257. Muslim Citizen Council 258. Muslim Educational Society 259. Muslim Ladies Council 260. Muslim Youth Federation 261. Muvman Solidarité Kreol de l’Est 262. Nari Pragati Sabha 263. Noon Society 264. Northern Association for the Welfare of Disabled People 265. Oceanyka 266. Old Age Pensioners Association 267. Old Visually Impaired Students Association (OVISA) 268. OMAT (Mauritius) Ltd 269. Open Mind 270. Organisation Mondiale pour l’Education Préscolaire (OMEP) 271. Organisation pour l’Unité (OPU) 272. Organisation Social Team Education of Roche Bois 273. Peace and Harmony Women Association 274. Pedostop 275. Pensioners Welfare Association (PWA) 276. Physically Handicapped Welfare Association (PHWA) 277. Pointe Jerome Sailing School & Club 278. Pont Blanc Women Association 279. Positive Approach to Total Health (PATH) 280. Presbyterian Welfare Service (PWS) 281. Prévention, Information et Lutte contre le Sida (PILS) 282. Probation Home for Girls 283. Protection of Animals Welfare Society (PAWS) 284. Quartier de Lumière
62 S.N. Name of Member Organisation 285. Restore Another Child's Hope 286. Rêve et Espoir 287. Rivière du Rempart Catholic Association 288. Rotary Club of Port-Louis 289. Royal Life Saving Society 290. S.K. Creations Club 291. Safe Environment and Education Focussing on Action and Research (SEEFAR) 292. Sanatan Vedic Trust 293. Satyam Gyanam Anandam Society 294. Satyeshwar Prakritik Chikitsalaya EvanYog Kendra 295. Savanne Tamil and Benevolent Society 296. Selex Senior Citizen Association 297. Senior Labour League 298. Service d’Accompagnement, de formation, d’Insertion et Réhabilitation de l’Enfant (SAFIRE) 299. Service Volontaire International (SVI) 300. Shelter for Women and Children in Distress Trust Fund 301. Shivopasack Mahila Sabha 302. Shree Krishna Sayak Maha Mandal 303. Shri Kabir Dharma Maha Sabha 304. Shri Krishna Senior Citizens Association 305. Shri Sanatan Dharma Mandir Parishad of Mauritius 306. SIDATAK 307. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Disability Service Centre 308. Sivananda Healing Association 309. Small Farmers Movement of Mauritius (SFMM) 310. Société de Saint Vincent de Paul 311. Society for Aid to Children Inoperable in Mauritius (SACIM) 312. Society for Living Angels 313. Society for the Welfare of the Deaf 314. Society of Biology Teachers 315. SOLARIS 316. Solidarité Unité Développement (SUD) 317. Soroptimist International – IPSAE 318. Soroptimist International de Port Louis 319. SOS Children’s Village Mauritius 320. SOS Patrimoine en Peril 321. SOS Poverty 322. Southern Handicapped Association (SHA) 323. Special Educational Needs Society (SENS) 324. Sponsor a Child 325. St John Ambulance
63 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 S.N. Name of Member Organisation 326. State and Other Employees Federation 327. Ste Cécile Senior Citizen Association 328. Students Support Group 329. Sukhi Parivaar 330. Sunshine Family Welfare Foundation 331. Surinam Centre d’Ecoute et de Developpement 332. Surtee Soonee Mussulman Society 333. Tamil League 334. Teens in Control 335. Terrain for Interac Pedagogy Through Arts- TIPA 336. Thalassemia Society of Mauritius 337. The Aaleemee Society 338. The Blue Crescent 339. The Christian Council 340. The Hassam Toorawa Trust 341. The Heart Foundation 342. The Mothers’ Union 343. The One Association 344. The Ramayana Centre 345. The Ranger Foundation Trust 346. The Way to Light Association 347. Ti Diams 348. Ti Rayons Soleil 349. Trimurti 350. Tulsi Sewa Trust 351. United Nations Association (Mauritius) MUNA 352. United Skills Workers Coop Society 353. Vacoas Clairfonds Hindu Progressive Association 354. Vegan Society for New Generation 355. Victim Support Mauritius 356. Vivre Debout Association 357. Vuillemin Voluntary Association 358. Warm Heart Foundation 359. Women Empowerment Association 360. Women’s Achievers Association 361. Women’s International Association 362. Wooton Emerging Light Association 363. Young Ones 364. Youth Alive 365. Youth Empowerment Forum International (YEF) 366. Youth for Christ 367. Youth Network of Mauritius 368. Zero Tolerance Against Domestic Violence
64 Annex 2 - Calendar for Flag Days 2015
S.N. Month Dates of Flag Days Organiser 1. January 23, 24, 25 Association pour l’Education des Enfants Défavorisés – APEDED 2. January 28,29,30 Eastern Welfare Association for the Disabled 3. February 31 Jan & 1,2 Feb Association des Parents pour la Réhabilitation des Infirmes Moteurs – APRIM 4. February 7, 8, 9 Befrienders 5. February 18, 19, 20 Centre des Dames Mourides 6. February 21, 22 Rotary of Port Louis (Caudan Only) 7. February 26, 27, 28 Caritas Ile Maurice 8. March 6,7,8 Mouvement d’Aide à la Maternité 9. March 9,10,11 MSJM 10. March 12,13,14 Friends in Hope 11. March 20,21,22 Blood Donors Association 12. March 23,24,25 Southern Handicapped Welfare Association 13. March 26,27,28 Physically Handicapped Welfare Association 14. March 29, 30, 31 IMove 15. April 1,2,3 Autisme Maurice 16. April 7, 8, 9 EDYCS 17. April 22, 23, 24 Mauritius Council of Youth Leaders 18. April 25,26,27 Haemophilia Association of Mauritius 19. April 28, 29, 30 Terrain for Interactive Pedagogy through Arts - TIPA 20. May 2,3,4 Link to Life 21. May 7,8,9 Mauritius Red Cross Society 22. May 14, 15, 16 Mauritius Mental Health Association 23. May 19, 20, 21 Society for Living Angels 24. May 22,23,24 Association de Sourd de Quatre Bornes 25. May 29,30,31 Foyer Vivre Debout 26. June 2,3,4 Assn. Père Laval des Sans Abri Maison ‘La Passerelle’ 27. June 5,6,7 Association des Malades et Handicapés de l’est 28. June 9,10,11 United Skills Workers Coop Society 29. June 12,13,14 Centre pour L’Education et le Progrès des Enfants Handicapés 30. June 19,20,21 APEIM 31. June 26,27,28 St John Ambulance 32. June 29,30, 1 July Rotary Club of Albion 33. July 3, 4, 5 Fondation Georges Charles 34. July 8,9, 10 Amour Sans Frontières 35. July 11,12,13 Angel Special School and Welfare Association 36. July 15,16,17 Association Dominique Savio 37. July 18, 19, 20 Association pour la Protection des Emprunteurs Abusés (APEA) 38. July 24,25,26 SOS Children’s Village 39. July 28,29,30 Lizié dan la Main 40. August 31Jul,1,2 Fellowship First Aiders 65 Annual Report 2014 - 2015 S.N. Month Dates of Flag Days Organiser 41. August 3,4, 5 Chrysalide 42. August 6,7, 8 ENSAM 43. August 14, 15, 16 Flacq Disabled Centre 44. August 21,22,23 ARISE 45. August 26, 27, 28 Association Exemp 46. August 29, 30, 31 Rêve et Espoir 47. September 1,2,3 Assn of Blood Donation Organizers – ABDO 48. September 4,5,6 ANFEN 49. September 7,8,9 Centre d’Education et de Dévlpt pour les Enfants Mauriciens (CEDEM) 50. September 10,11,12 Muscular Dystrophy 51. September 14, 15, 16 Muvman Solidarité Creole de L’Est 52. September 17, 18, 19 SACIM 53. September 20, 21, 22 Protection of Animal Welfare Society –PAWS 54. September 24, 25, 26 Leonard Cheshire Foundation 55. September 28, 29, 30 Thalassemia Society 56. October 1,2,3 LUPUS Alert 57. October 4, 5, 6 OVISA 58. October 8,9,10 Destiny Community Foundation 59. October 11, 12, 13 Joie de Vivre Universelle 60. October 16, 17, 18 Alphalec 61. October 23,24,25 The Ranger Foundation Trust 62. October 29,30,31 Centre de Solidarité – Fund Aid 63. November 5,6,7 Mauritius Ex-Services Trust Fund 64. November 10,11,12 Centre d’Accueil de Terre Rouge 65. November 13, 14, 15 The Mother’s Union 66. November 19, 20, 21 Diabetes Parent Support Group 67. November 22, 23, 24 Sponsor a Child 68. November 25, 26, 27 APERDI 69. November 28, 29, 30 Etoile d’Esperance 70. December 1,2,3 Prévention Information et Lutte Contre le Sida (PILS) 71. December 4,5,6 Aides, Info, Liberté, Espoir et Solidarité (AILES) 72. December 7, 8, 9 ATD Quart Monde 73. December 10,11,12 Le Pont du Tamarinier 74. December 13,14,15 Diabetes Safeguard 75. December 16,17,18 Open Mind 76. December 19,20,21 Ti Diams 77. December 22,23,24 APSA International 78. December 27, 28, 29 Presbyterian Welfare Service
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