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MACOSS-Annual-Report-2014-2015 M C S Promoting National S Unity NGO Focal Point Together We Serve Selflessly 1965 - 2015 Connecting Youth With Community Service Rekonet Valer Handicapes Protecting Mother land Fighting Poverty 2nd Floor Astor Court, Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port Louis Tel: 212 0242/208 4425/210 3614 ANNUAL REPORT Fax: 208 6370 2014 – 2015 Email: [email protected] Website: www.macoss.intnet.mu Mauritius Council of Social Service (MACOSS) 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.
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