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Global Rainbow Foundation

The Global Rainbow Foundation (GRF) is a Charitable Trust that aims to empower Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), focusing on their abilities rather than their disabilities. At GRF, our vision is to empower differently-abled persons and vulnerable groups through education and training. We aim to provide opportunities for holistic human development, enabling individuals to lead happy and rewarding lives with dignity and respect in both local and global communities. The beneficiaries often come from very poor family backgrounds, with incomes insufficient to cover appropriate treatments or assistive devices.

 

Accreditation Number with the National Social Inclusion Foundation: Charitable Trust Reg. B181 No.400

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Services offered
  • IT and Science: We provide specialised training in IT and science to equip differently-abled persons and vulnerable groups with the skills needed to thrive in the modern digital world.
  • Sports and Ability: We offer programmes that promote physical activity and sports, fostering an inclusive environment where differently-abled individuals can develop their physical abilities and enhance their overall well-being.
  • Health and Rehabilitation: Our health and rehabilitation services are designed to support the physical and mental health of differently-abled persons, ensuring they receive the care and rehabilitation needed to lead fulfilling lives.
History

Global Rainbow Foundation (GRF) was founded on November 11, 2011, by Mr. Armoogum Parsuramen, G.O.S.K. Mr. Parsuramen has an extensive background in education and culture, having served as the Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture and Minister of Education and Science of Mauritius between 1983 and 1995. He also held the position of Director and Representative of UNESCO from 1998 to 2011. In addition to founding GRF, he is currently the founder-President of the University of the 3rd Age. His dedication and leadership have been instrumental in shaping the vision and mission of the Global Rainbow Foundation.

Objectives
  • To implement projects aimed at poverty alleviation, advancing education, providing assistance to physically and mentally challenged individuals, and offering relief to vulnerable groups.
  • To work for the empowerment, interaction, and rights of differently-abled people.
  • To develop innovative programmes aimed at creating an inclusive society where persons with and without disabilities walk hand-in-hand and work shoulder-to-shoulder.
  • To foster strong partnerships with local and international organisations in the development of capacity-building programmes in education, health, rehabilitation, and social and economic integration.
  • To ensure equitable employment opportunities for differently-abled persons and encourage them to boost their self-esteem and assume leadership roles.
  • To conduct innovative activities aimed at changing attitudes, mindsets, and stereotyped perceptions towards differently-abled persons.
  • To act as a permanent advocate for those with no voice.
Main achievements

Empowering persons with disability.

Sources of funding
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions
  • Donations