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Future Hope

Future Hope is dedicated to fostering social advancement for youth and families living in the outskirts of Port-Louis. Our mission is to provide the support and resources necessary to promote medium-term social development and integration. We operate four active centres in Cité la Cure, Roche Bois, Sainte Croix, and Petite Rivière. Each centre offers tailored programmes and services aimed at empowering the local community through education, vocational training, social support, and skill-building workshops. Sainte Croix, our main location, serves as the hub of our operations, coordinating efforts and hosting a range of programmes designed to improve educational outcomes, job readiness, and overall well-being.

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Services offered

Future Hope provides a comprehensive range of services to support children, youth, and families in the outskirts of Port-Louis. Our programmes are designed to address educational, social, and personal development needs through our four active centres in Petite Rivière, Sainte Croix, Cité la Cure, and Roche Bois.

  • We offer educational support to 151 children, twice a week, across our four centres.
  • Morning school support programme: An informal school, operational since 2019, runs from 9 AM to 2 PM, catering to 20 students.
  • Adult education: Our "School for Parents" programme is held once per trimester, along with weekly literacy classes.
  • We provide awareness programmes on various societal issues to educate and empower the younger generation.
  • We organise fun and educational outings to enhance the children’s learning experience.
  • Music Classes and Makadam Philozophy Workshops: Available at our Sainte Croix centre.
  • Art Academy to encourage creativity and artistic expression among our beneficiaries.
  • Listening and counselling sessions for parents to support their emotional and psychological well-being.
  • Referral services: We guide parents towards administrative and medical services, sharing relevant information for their benefit.

 

Collaboration and Training:

  • Youth Camps and training: In collaboration with centres like DRIP for drug prevention, the Terre Rouge Reception Centre for youth rehabilitation, Reef Conservation, and Junior Achievement Mascareignes, we organise residential camps and training programmes for youth.
  • Parental workshops and seminars: We conduct quarterly workshops and monthly meetings (every second Friday) for parents to provide continuous support and training.

 

Beneficiaries: Our services target a wide range of individuals, including school-going children aged 5 to 17, street children, non-school-going children, single mothers, parents with incarcerated spouses, sex workers, individuals with drug and alcohol dependencies, highly vulnerable couples, children living with relatives, and blended families.

History

Future Hope was founded in 2013 with the mission to offer a brighter future to children from Port-Louis and its outskirts. Our vision is to see these children grow into successful professionals, thriving in their careers and personal lives. Through dedicated support and comprehensive programmes, we aim to empower the younger generation and foster their development into well-rounded individuals.

Objectives

Future Hope aims to promote social advancement for young children from disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Our fundamental goal is to advocate for the right to education and the socio-economic development of underprivileged children. Additionally, we seek to promote leisure activities focused on the arts.

 

We also support families facing difficulties, offering assistance through listening sessions and recommendations. Among these parents are individuals struggling with drug and alcohol dependencies and sex workers, addressing issues that are increasingly prevalent in areas such as Ste Croix, Roche-Bois, Batterie Cassée, Cité Briquetterie, and Cité La Cure. Through our efforts, we strive to uplift these communities and create a better future for all.

Main achievements

Future Hope Mauritius has accomplished numerous milestones in its mission to support and empower youth and families in the outskirts of Port-Louis. Our key achievements include:

  • Providing educational support from Monday to Thursday, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, for students from Grade 1 to Grade 11.
  • An Art Academy to host art classes every Wednesday from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM for youth aged 10 to 16 years.
  • Annual training camp for all beneficiaries each year.
  • Offering sports activities during school holidays to promote physical fitness and teamwork.
  • Conducting quarterly educational outings to help children discover and appreciate the heritage of our island.
  • Providing training sessions for beneficiary parents twice a year to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Organising monthly meetings with parents to foster communication and support.
Sources of funding

Future Hope relies on the support of various funding sources to sustain and expand its programmes. Our primary sources of funding include:

  • National Social Inclusion Foundation (NSIF).
  • Individual Donors and Corporations.