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ANFEN – Adolescent Non-Formal Education Network

Federation of 17 Informal Education Centres for Youth with Academic Difficulties

ANFEN has been registered with the MQA since January 2020.

 

  1. Anou Grandi| Royal Road, Mon Loisir
  2. Atelier de Formation Joie de Vivre| Charles Telfair Rd, Chemin Grenier
  3. Centre Agricole Frère Remi| Camp du Roi, Rodrigues
  4. Centre d'Apprentissage Paille En Queue| Cité E.D.C., Grand Gaube
  5. DLD Teen Hope| Cnr Jean XXIII & Khrisna Sts, Cité La Cure, Port-Louis
  6. Ecole de Fatima| Trou aux Biches Road, Triolet
  7. Ecole Familiale de l'Ouest| St. Sauveur Parish, Royal Road, Bambous
  8. Ecole Père Henri Souchon| Royal Road, Pointe aux Sables
  9. Ecole Technique St Joseph de Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill| Rue St Ignace, Rose Hill
  10. Esperance 2000| Rue du Jardin, Les Casernes, Curepipe
  11. Etoile de Mer| Coastal Road, Roches Noires
  12. Ferme Pédagogique de Safire| Verdun
  13. Mahebourg Espoir Education Centre| Cardinal Jean Margeot Street, Ville Noire
  14. Maison Familiale Rurale de la Savanne| Verger Road, Surinam
  15. Maison Familiale Rurale du Nord| Balissage Road, Calebasses Branch Road, Calebasses
  16. Mouvement pour le Progrès de Roche Bois| Rue Marcel Guého, Roche Bois, Port-Louis
  17. Rabita School| 28 Pope Hennessy St, Port-Louis

 

Accreditation Number with the National Social Inclusion Foundation: NCSRF/2017/0062

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Services offered

A network of 17 centres welcoming approximately 1000 vulnerable adolescents facing academic failure.

  • Training Service Provider: Offers training for facilitators in the centres and other NGOs.
  • Advocacy: Acts as a spokesperson to the authorities on informal education in Mauritius.
  • Educational Support: Provides pedagogical assistance in the centres.
  • Psychosocial Support: Offers psychosocial support for learners and their families.
  • Rodrigues Education Centre: Operates an education centre in Rodrigues.

 

Beneficiaries: As of 2020, ANFEN's non-formal training centres had approximately 1000 enrolled beneficiaries, providing essential education and support to adolescents in need.

History

ANFEN’s a network formed in 2000 at the initiative of UNICEF, dedicated to supporting adolescents facing academic failure. This initiative aims to provide vulnerable young people with the necessary resources, education, and support to overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential.

Objectives
  • Unify: Foster a team spirit to advance the network, encouraging collaboration and unity among all centres to achieve shared goals.
  • Train: Seek new strategies and opportunities to enhance learning in the centres, continuously improving educational methods and outcomes for the students.
  • Organise: Promote common extracurricular activities across the network, providing diverse and enriching experiences that go beyond the classroom.
  • Motivate: Initiate tailored programmes to help adolescents navigate their way into the professional world, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed for future success.
Main achievements
  • Introduction of Inclusive Pedagogy: Implementing inclusive teaching methods in the centres to ensure all students are supported.
  • Curriculum Development: Creating a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the needs of the adolescents.
  • Extracurricular Activities: Organising sports days, excursions, exhibitions, and concerts for both adolescents and facilitators to enhance their overall development.
  • State Recognition for Free Transportation: After a year of advocacy, the government recognized the need and granted free transportation for ANFEN adolescents.
Sources of funding
  • Individual Donations
  • Funders
  • CSR Funds
  • Fundraising Activities