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MEMBERS DIRECTORY mqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmq wertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqweFebruary 2017 rtyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwerty uiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuio pasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopas dfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfg 0 hjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjk lzxcvbnmrtyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbn ______Name: African Community Association of (ACAS) Aim: To bring the African Community together and promote their culture. Date Founded: 2016, 21 April Chairperson: Ms. Marie-Aline Adesoyede E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2728975 - 2822130 Postal Address: Pointe Larue Commission: Youth, Sports and Culture commission ______Name: AIESEC Seychelles Aim: To develop leadership qualities and cross-cultural understanding in the Youth. Date Founded: 2015, 17 August Chairperson: Mr. Bogar Milan E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2640761 Postal Address: Youth Hostel, Commission: Youth, Culture and Sports Commission Webpage: www.aiesec.org ______Name: Alliance of Solidarity for the Family (ASFF) Aim: To promote responsible and solid families with special emphasis with sexual and reproductive health. Date Founded: 1995 Chairperson: Mrs. Francoise Larue E-mail Address: [email protected] - [email protected] - [email protected] Contact: 4323211 - 2519442 Postal Address: P.O BOX 1503 ______Name: Youth Action Team (AYAT) Aim: To prepare youth for adulthood. Date Founded: 2015, 9 May Chairperson: Mr. Terrence Crea E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2588163 Postal Address: Maldive Anse Etoile ______Name: Arterial Network (ANS) Aim: To support Art and Culture. Date Founded: 2011, 17 November Chairperson: Mr. George Camille E-mail Address: [email protected] - [email protected] Contact: 2514000 - 2548548 Postal Address: P.O BOX 237 Webpage: www.arterialnetwork.org

Name: Association for Rights, information & Democracy (ARID) Aim: To develop and empower all Seychellois to know their rights and responsibilities through access to information and democratic processes. Date Founded: 2015, 8 July Chairperson: Ms. Lucianne Sofola E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2521496 - 2777004 Postal Address: P.O BOX 885 ______Name: Association for the Promotion of Solid Human Families (APSHF) Aim: Promotion of welfare, unity and enhancement of family values through education, information and support through counselling of families in difficulties. Date Founded: 1995, 8 February Chairperson: Mrs. Rosy Denis E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 4225300 - 2564144 Postal Address: P.O Box 61

______Name: Association of Fathers Promoting Responsible Parenthood (AFPRP) Aim: To promote and empower fatherhood. Date Founded: 2001, 3 January Chairperson: Mr. Mervin Fanny E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2513988 Postal Address: Bel Ombre ______Name: Association of Media Practitioners Seychelles (AMPS) Aim: To regroup any person who collects, writes, presents and disseminate news and commenting on news. Date Founded: 2014, 5 July Chairperson: Ms. Barbarra Coopoosamy E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2724816 Postal Address: P.O BOX 885 ______Name: Association of People with Hearing Impairment (APHI) Aim: To ensure that Deaf People have the right of employment, access to all educational, social, cultural activities and medical services for the realization of their full potential. Date Founded: 2005, 8 November Chairperson: Ms. Anita Gardner E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 4610378 – 2749791 Postal Address: P.O Box 504 ______

Name: Better Life Foundation Aim: Sustainable improvement in People’s life. Date Founded: 2012, 12 July Chairperson: Mr. Marco Francis E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 4374000 - 2525607 Postal Address: Global Gateway 8, Rue de La Perle, Providence Commission: Social & Health commission Webpage: www.betterlife-foundation.com ______Name: Bling Bling Poetry Association (BBPA) Aim: To develop and promote Seychelles poetry at national, regional and international level. Date Founded: 2015, 21 January Chairperson: Mr. Tony Joubert E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2618644 Postal Address: P.O BOX 885 ______Name: Brother Dudes Sovereign Supporters Aim: To work with the less fortunate. Date Founded: 2015, 11 August Chairperson: Mr. Dean Padayachy E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2771616 Postal Address: Anse Etoile ______Name: Campaign for Awareness Resilience and Education (CARE) Aim: Drug and Alcohol use/ abuse prevention and education. Date Founded: 1995, June Chairperson: Mrs. Sarah Rene E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 4324242 - 4324566 Postal Address: P.O Box 1261 Commission: Social & Health Commission ______Name: Cancer Concern Association Aim: Educate people on Cancer. Date Founded: 2000, 14 February Chairperson: Bishop French Chang-Him E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 4248151 Postal Address: P.O Box 44 ______

Name: Caritas of Seychelles Aim: To help the less fortunate members of our society. Date Founded: 1975 Chairperson: Bishop Denis Wiehe E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 4323270 Postal Address: Petit Seminare Victoria ______Name: Centre D’Acceuil de la Rosiere Aim: To assist in rehabilitation of former addicts of alcohol and drugs. Date Founded: 2009, 3 September Chairperson: Bishop Denis Wiehe E-mail Address: [email protected] - [email protected] Contact: 4322152- 2526750 Postal Address: P.O Box 43 ______Name: Citizens Democracy Watch Seychelles (CDW) Aim: Promote and strengthen democracy and good governance by creating awareness about rights and values through advocacy, civic education, leadership training, election monitoring and mobilization of media. Training of election observers, Election observer. Date Founded: 2012, August Chairperson: Mrs. Eline Moses E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2526292 Postal Address: P.O BOX 885 Commission: Rights & Governance commission Webpage: www.citizensdemocracywatch.org ______Name: Compassion Aim: To empower youth with training, coaching and exposure. Date Founded: 2010, 21 June Chairperson: Mr. Kelvin Anacourra E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2771640 Postal Address: P.O BOX 885 ______Name: Cooperative des Artisans Aim: To help craftspeople help themselves. Date Founded: 1938 Chairperson: Mrs. Mariette Mc Kelvey E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2579947 - 4375794 Postal Address: Independence Avenue ______

Name: Everlasting Love Ministry (ELM) Aim: Reaching out to the youth pulling them out of negative lifestyle giving them an alternative lifestyle. Date Founded: 2010, 30 August Chairperson: Mr. Jude Fred E-mail Address: [email protected] - [email protected] Contact: 2610938 Postal Address: P.O Box 885 Commission: Faith Based Organisation Webpage: Facebook page: Everlasting Love Ministry ______Name: Family Action Team of Mont Buxton (FATMB) Aim: To empower and encourage parents participation in community development. Date Founded: 2016, 17 June Chairperson: Ms. Linda Philoe E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2541551 Postal Address: Moosa Lane, Hangard Street, Flat A1 ______Name: Friends of prison Aim: Contribute towards rehabilitation of prisoners. Date Founded: 2008, 23 June Chairperson: Ms. Marie-Claire Elizabeth E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2718643 Postal Address: P.O Box 1191 ______Name: Friends of the Noah’s Centre (FNC) Aim: To provide rehabilitation, counselling, educational services to the children who are unable to fit within the mainstream educational system. Date Founded: 2012, 1 April Chairperson: Ms. Nichole Lesperance E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 25514850 Postal Address: Anse La Blague, Praslin ______Name: Global Shapers Community - Victoria Hub (GSVH) Aim: To bring together exceptional youth. Date Founded: 2014, 17 July Chairperson: Ms. Ashley Cedras E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2592522 Postal Address: Union Vale Webpage: www.globalshapers.org/hubs/victoria ______

Name: Grace Family Network (GFN) Aim: Reaching out and teaching the society, through family, moral values, emotional stability and spiritual fulfillment for purposeful living. Date Founded: 2011, 22 November Chairperson: Pastor David Olawale E-mail Address: [email protected] - [email protected] Contact: 2510305 Postal Address: P.O Box 1072 Commission: Faith Based Organisation ______Name: Green Islands Foundation (GIF) Aim: To promote the mainstreaming of sustainable development in Seychelles. Date Founded: 2006, 11 April Chairperson: Ms. Kathleen Mason E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 4288888 Postal Address: P.O Box 246 Webpage: www.greenislandsfoundation.blogspot.com ______Name: HIV and AIDS Support Organisation (HASO) Aim: Provide support services and protect the rights of PLWHA, their families and friends. Do HIV AIDS prevention intervention. Date Founded: 1995 Chairperson: Mr. Justin Freminot E-mail Address: [email protected] - [email protected] Contact: 2514997 - 4325108 Postal Address: PSM Building, Lodge Street Victoria ______Name: International Friendship League (IFL) Aim: Promote the spirit of friendship, Peace and mutual respect. Date Founded: 1997 Chairperson: Ms. Marie-Nella Azemia E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 4324796 - 2711771 - 2501246 Postal Address: P.O Box 411 ______Name: Island Conservation Society (ICS) Aim: Promote the conservation and restoration of Island ecosystems. Date Founded: 2001, 10 April Chairperson: Mr. Adrian Skerette E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 4375354 Postal Address: P.O Box 775 ______

Name: L’Association Seychelloise Pour La Jeunesse et L’Animation (ASJA) Aim: To organize activities for the Youths. Date Founded: 2015, 27 April Chairperson: Ms. Anne Marie Mathiot E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2564754 Postal Address: PO Box 885 ______Name: Lasosiasyon Peser Praslin (LPP) Aim: To ensure the sustainability of the marine resources in the waters around Praslin. Date Founded: 2009, 7 May Chairperson: Mr. Darrel Green E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2512228 Postal Address: St Matthews Church, Grand Anse Praslin ______Name: Lasosyasyon Pour Promouvwar Latrankilite ek Respe (LPLR) Aim: Pour promouvwar trankilite ek Respe. Date Founded: 2013, 11 January Chairperson: Mr. Donald Ernesta E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2514892 Postal Address: P.O BOX 885 ______Name: Les Li Viv Aim: To uphold the upmost respect for human life from conception. Date Founded: 1993, March Chairperson: Mrs Catherine Belmont E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 4323535 Postal Address: P.O Box 12 ______Name: Life And Water Seychelles (LAWS) Aim: To be recognised as leader in addressing water issues in Seychelles, the Indian Ocean and beyond. Date Founded: 2013, 25 December Chairperson: Mr. Charles Celestine E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2815410 Postal Address: Giovana Neves, Mont Buxton ______Name: Light Admist My Path (LAMP) Aim: Reshaping the lives of the delinquents. Date Founded: 2011 August Chairperson: Mr. Richard Labrosse E-mail Address: [email protected] – [email protected] Contact: 2521492 Postal Address: P.O BOX 885

______Name: Lions Club of Seychelles Aim: To serve. Date Founded: 2015, 31 March Chairperson: Mr. Ramakrishnan Pillay E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 4610772 Postal Address: P.O Box 87 ______Name: Love and Care Association Aim: To defend, Lobby and advocate for creation of employment for the disabled and parents. Date Founded: 2012, 19 May Chairperson: Ms. Anne Jacques E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2728581 Postal Address: Harrison Street Block A1 Victoria ______Name: Moyenne Island (Foundation) Society (MIFS) Aim: To maintain and protect the beauty and wildlife of Moyenne island national park. Date Founded: 1998, 28 September Chairperson: Suketu Patel E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 4 32 32 01 Postal Address: P.O Box 577 Commission: Environment and Natural Resources commission Webpage: ______Name: National Consumers Forum (NATCOF) Aim: NATCOF promoting and protecting consumers’ social and economic interests.. Date Founded: 1994, 22 April Chairperson: Mrs. Raymonde Course E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 4225941 and 4610971. Postal Address: P.O Box 1410 Webpage: www.natcof.sc ______

Name: National Council for Disabled (NCFD) Aim: Promotion of well being & rights for person with disabilities. Date Founded: 1994 Chairperson: Mrs. Celine Franchette E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2822236 - 241400 Postal Address: P.O Box 915 ______

Name: National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahai’s of Seychelles Aim: Building a Peaceful society through Individual and Societal transformation. Date Founded: 1952 Chairperson: Mr. Antonio Gopal E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2516099 Postal Address: P.O Box 655 ______Name: Nature Seychelles Aim: Conservation of birds and their habitats. Date Founded: 1930 Chairperson: Mr. Antoine Moustache E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 4601100 Postal Address: P.O Box 1310 Webpage: www.natureseychelles.org - www.cousinisland.net ______Name: Nurses Association of Seychelles (NARS) Aim: To strengthened the visibility of Nars in national and international forum. Date Founded: 1977 31 May Chairperson: MRS. Rosie Bistoquet E-mail Address: [email protected] – [email protected] Contact: 2522246 Postal Address: P.O Box 52 ______Name: Plant conservation Group (PCA) Aim: Promotion of plant conservation in Seychelles. Date Founded: 2002 Chairperson: Mr. Lindsay Chong-Seng E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2514451 Postal Address: P.O Box 392 Webpage: www.pca.seychelles.org ______Name: PRO-ART Seychelles Aim: To promote ART and ARTISTIL works in Seychelles. Date Founded: 2005, 23 August Chairperson: Mr. Danny Sopha E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2563783 Postal Address: National Art Council Victoria (NAC) ______

Name: Science et Sport Aim: To create and develop activities in relation with the learning, the Formation and the Practice of physical & sport discipline. Date Founded: 2013, 4 April Chairperson: Zaher Hamdan E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2513677 Postal Address: P.O BOX 987 ______Name: Sea Turtle Festival Seychelles (STFS) Aim: To raise awareness of the need to conserve sea turtles in Seychelles and foster a love for this reptile. Date Founded: 2016, 1 April Chairperson: Mr. Christophe Mason-Parker E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2575770 Postal Address: P.O Box 1240 Webpage: www.seychellesseaturtlefestival.org

______Name: Seychelles Association of Omnibus Association (SAOA) Aim: Promotion and development of Omnibus Operations. Date Founded: 2014, 30 March Chairperson: Mr. Mervin Elizabeth E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2513510 - 4325080 Postal Address: P.O.Box 518 ______Name: Seychelles Bible Society Aim: To translate, produce and distribute the Christian scriptures in kreol Seselwa, our maternal tongue. Date Founded: 1975 Chairperson: Mrs. Margaret Maillet E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 4226082 - 2567735 Postal Address: P.O Box 455 ______

Name: Seychelles Children's Foundation (SCF) Aim: Giving a voice to children and safeguarding their interests particularly on issues impacting their lives. Date Founded: 2006 Chairperson: Mr. Jules Hoareau E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 422 43 02 Postal Address: P.O Box 55 ______

Name: Seychelles Empowerment-based Social Workers' Association (SEBSWA) Aim: To promote empowerment, support and respect of social workers. Date Founded: 2015, 4 March Chairperson: Mr. Georges Nicette E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2535173 Postal Address: P.O Box 377 ______Name: Seychelles Farmers Association (SeyFA) Aim: To advocate for policy and attitude that reflects the needs, aspiration and development of farmers in Seychelles. Date Founded: 2002, 15 October Chairperson: Mr. Andre Sopha E-mail Address: [email protected] – [email protected] Contact: 2634545 Postal Address: 2nd Floor, Transit Building Point Larue Webpage: www.seychelles-farmers.sc ______Name: Seychelles Headteachers Association (SHA) Aim: To represent and promote the interests and welfare of Headteachers. Date Founded: 1993 Chairperson: Mrs. Sonia Mancienne E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2524895 Postal Address: Anse Royale Secondary School ______Name: Seychelles Mixed Martial Arts Association Aim: To develop the sport of Mixed Martial Arts Association. Date Founded: 2013, 24 July Chairperson: Mr. Adrian Nanty E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2592351 Postal Address: P.O Box 2070 ______Name: Seychelles Occupational Therapy Association (SEYOTA) Aim: To represent its members and profession national and internally. Date Founded: 2009, 29 November Chairperson: Mrs. Jacqueline Cupidon E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2596104 Postal Address: Occupational Therapy Seychelles Hospital ______

Name: Seychelles Physiotherapy Association (SPA) Aim: SPA aims to promote the use of physiotherapy to the people of the Seychelles and maintain the standard of the field through its members. Date Founded: 2009, 9 September Chairperson: Mrs. Mevis Telemaque E-mail Address: [email protected] - [email protected] Contact: 2520121 Postal Address: Seychelles Hospital, Mont Fleuri ______Name: Seychelles Scouts Association (SSA) Aim: Promoting the development of youth in achieving their physical, intellectual social moral and spiritual potentials as individuals. Date Founded: 1994, 19 April Chairperson: Mr. Holbert Jean E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2523982 Postal Address: P.O Box 529 Webpage: www.seyscouts.org.sc ______Name: Seychelles Sports Fishing Club (SSFC) Aim: Promote the sport of recreational fishing and to promote conservation of the Seychelles fish stock and marine environment. Date Founded: 2009, 25 April Chairperson: Mr. Tarak Patel E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2522106 Postal Address: P.O Box 1000 Webpage: www.ssfc.sc ______Name: SIDS Youth Aims Hub - Seychelles (SYAH) Aim: The promotion and advancement of youth-led sustainable development. Date Founded: 2015, 30 May Chairperson: Ms. Maria Finesse E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2565534 Postal Address: Flat no. C8, SACOS SUN INVESTMENT APPARTMENTS, POINTE LARUE, MAHE Webpage: syah-seychelles.weebly.com ______Name: Sports, Arts and Culture for Kids Initiative (SACKI) Aim: To facilitate kid’s participation in sports, arts and culture activities. Date Founded: 2016, 28 November Chairperson: Ms. Franchaseca Monnaie E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2505266 - 2566536 Postal Address: P.O Box 395 ______

Name: Stand Up, Step Up - Seychelles (SUSUS) Aim: Raise awareness and provide support to victims of bullying. Date Founded: 2016, 28 November Chairperson: Mr. Trevor Louise E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2619658 Postal Address: La Retraite ______Name: Survival Ark Foundation (SAF) Aim: To provide a safe and nurturing environment for children through empowerment and life changing activities hence bringing forth transformation in the community. Date Founded: 2016, 6 May Chairperson: Ms. Francoise Larue Virginia E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2519442 Postal Address: P.O. BOX 5014 ______Name: Sustainability for Seychelles (S4S) Aim: Promote sustainable living in Seychelles. Date Founded: 2007, December Chairperson: Dr. Marie- Therese Purvis E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2589001 Postal Address: P.O Box 900 Webpage: www.s4seychelles.com ______Name: Terrestrial Restoration Action Society of Seychelles (TRASS) Aim: Aiming to mobilize actions by interested parties for restoration, enhancement, maintenance, and safeguarding of such areas especially those affected by forest fires. Date Founded: 2009, 25 September Chairperson: Mr. Victorin Laboudallon E-mail Address: [email protected] [email protected] Contact: 2513370 - 2722447 Postal Address: P.O Box 4057 Webpage: www.trass.org.sc ______Name: The Church of Pentecost (COP) Aim: To spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide, to promote peace, grace and love. Date Founded: 1962, 1 August Chairperson: Mr. Seth Fianko-Larbi E-mail Address: [email protected] - [email protected] Contact: 2742835 Postal Address: P.O Box 1507 Webpage: www.thecophq.org ______

Name: The Voice Association Aim: The Promotion and enforcement of fundamental rights. Date Founded: 2014, 1 October Chairperson: Mr. Alexander Pierre E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2535312 Postal Address: Suite 407 Premier Building, Victoria ______Name: United For a Purpose Brigade (UP Brigade) Aim: To promote unity and development of the youths in the district. Date Founded: 2014, 20 November Chairperson: Mr. Dean Bistoe E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2592059 Postal Address: P.O BOX 1434 ______Name: Val D’Endore Farmers Association Aim: To promote agricultural activities in the Val D'endore region. Date Founded: 1999, 30 June Chairperson: Ms. Juliana Brutus E-mail Address: [email protected] - [email protected] Contact: 4361172 - 2769857 Postal Address: Val D'Endorre Mahe ______Name: Women In Action Solidarity Organisation (WASO) Aim: To build economic opportunities for women in Seychelles. Date Founded: 2006, 12 February Chairperson: Ms. Rosemary Elizabeth E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2781560 Postal Address: 5B, SENPA INDUSTRIAL PROVIDENCE ______Name: Women In Partnership Against Poverty (WIPAP) Aim: To alleviate poverty and restore dignity of women. Date Founded: 2011, 18 January Chairperson: Ms. Ursanne Ernesta E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2507600 Postal Address: P.O BOX 885 ______Name: Yoga Association of Seychelles (YAS) Aim: Sensitisation of Yoga practice in the Seychelles. Date Founded: 2012, 19 June Chairperson: Ms. Adriana August E-mail Address: [email protected] - [email protected] Contact: 2516811 - 2714438 Postal Address: Anse Etoile Mahe

______Name: Youth For Christ International Seychelles (YFCIS) Aim: To help youth to grow spiritually, emotionally, academically, and socially. To perform capacity building with leaders that work with children and youth. Date Founded: 2013, 1 July Chairperson: Mr. Mervin Pool E-mail Address: [email protected] Contact: 2812848 Postal Address: C/O Grace & Peace Baptist Church, , Mahe Commission: Faith Based Organisation ______

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