M-KIDS Association

M-Kids’ Projects - Empowering Futures, Transforming Lives. The association’s initiatives are designed to uplift communities, educate children, and foster sustainable change. Each project aims to inspire involvement in the pursuit of a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow.

• Haven of Hope aims to provide temporary housing for victims of abuse, particularly children and women. The facility offers a secure environment equipped with an IT room and an aquaponics facility.
• The project Superkids encompasses workshops in Mauritius and Rodrigues to raise awareness, provide education and training, and actively engage vulnerable children in various subjects. In 2023, a total of 16 workshops were conducted (13 in Mauritius and 3 in Rodrigues), positively impacting over 300 beneficiaries with the assistance of more than 20 resource persons. The primary goal of this undertaking is to enhance the participants' psychological wellbeing.
• The IT SmartLab project endeavours to break the cycle of generational poverty by teaching coding and programming skills to children. Over 60 students have successfully completed the programme, with a milestone of 100 students anticipated by May 2024.
• The Share a Meal (SAM) programme supports education by alleviating hardships in impoverished households and fostering community support and well-being. In 2022, 32,415 hot meals were served, 114 child beneficiaries were supported, and the Food Programme Team contributed over 3,500 volunteer hours to the cause.
• The Home Upgrade initiative addresses inadequate living conditions by creating habitable spaces for beneficiaries. This initiative tackles issues such as lack of electricity, inadequate security, poor hygiene, and lack of privacy.
• A Youth Book Club (YBC) aims to cultivate a passion for reading among young beneficiaries, with the objective of improving their academic performance.
• The Wellness Watch programme conducts routine medical check-ups for children and elderly community members and provides support for ad hoc medical needs.
• Educational programme provides support for children facing academic challenges. This includes remedial classes, provision of school materials, educational empowerment classes focusing on fundamental subjects such as languages and mathematics, art therapy classes to teach children the therapeutic skill of painting, and farming initiatives to educate students about the source of their food and emphasise the importance of household farming for affordable nourishment.
• Acquisition of a van has become essential for enabling freedom of movement, facilitating food drives, and assisting the local community with transportation needs.
• Supporting Rodrigues involves regular travel to Rodrigues to conduct workshops, provide books and clothing, and distribute meal vouchers to the most vulnerable in the community.

Beneficiaries: Through these initiatives, M-Kids addresses the basic needs of 315 beneficiaries across the island, including those in Rodrigues, increases literacy and numeracy rates, and facilitates the early diagnosis of diseases and adverse medical conditions.

• 2002 – 2009:
  • Founded as a youth club in 2002 in Camp Chapelon.
  • Initial concerns focused on youth falling prey to drugs and the inability to pursue education due to extreme poverty.
• 2010:
  • Formally registered as the M-Kids Association.
• Post 2010:
  • Sustained efforts in raising awareness and garnering public attention have highlighted critical issues concerning children, families, and various related matters.
• Today:
  • Operates across the island and Rodrigues, with a daily open learning centre.
  • Provides support to vulnerable children from broken households, offering academic assistance, polytechnic courses, and daily meals.

At M-Kids, the dedication to driving positive change is reflected in aligning our projects with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The commitment extends towards addressing critical global challenges, focusing primarily on SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, and 15. These goals represent the strategic pillars for creating a meaningful and lasting impact in the communities served.

• SDG 1: No Poverty - Empowering children from economically disadvantaged households to break the cycle of poverty.
• SDG 2: Zero Hunger - Implementing initiatives that ensure access to nutritious food for vulnerable children and families.
• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being - Supporting health and well-being through programmes, especially for those lacking adequate healthcare resources.
• SDG 4: Quality Education - Bridging educational gaps for children facing challenges, promoting inclusive and quality learning opportunities.
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities - Focusing on girls from underprivileged backgrounds, striving to reduce gender-based disparities and inequalities.
• SDG 15: Life on Land - Contributing to environmental sustainability by undertaking projects that protect and restore ecosystems.

These initiatives are not just projects; they are a testament to M-Kids' dedication to achieving these SDGs and creating a better, more equitable world for all.

Awards:

• Winner of the 'African NGO Leadership Award 2018' by the World CSR Congress.
• Winner of the 'Healthcare Award 2018' by the World CSR Congress.
• Winner of the 'NGO Leadership and Global Leadership & Excellence Award 2019' by the World CSR Congress.
• Winner of the 'NGO Award 2020' (for improving Social Indicators), powered by MAAAJ.
• NGO of the Year Award 2020/2021 by Asia Awards.

• Contributions from Members
• Donations and ‘Parrainage’
• Fund Raising
• CSR Projects

To Donate:

Bank Name: MCB
Bank Account No.: 000441552552
Account Holder: M-Kids Association
IBAN: MU28MCBL0944000441552552000MUR
SWIFT Code: MCBLMUMU