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Monad Charity

Monad Charity's primary mission is to combat poverty in Mauritius by offering educational activities, including workshops, events, and training sessions. During these workshops, beneficiaries have free access to professionals such as personal development coaches, lawyers, psychologists, social workers, and others. These experts provide guidance to help individuals overcome poverty.

 

In addition, Monad Charity provides food assistance to low-income individuals through our food (and clothing) bank, which is supported by donations. This initiative allows families living in vulnerable areas of Mauritius to receive free food during difficult times, thanks to the support of Monad Charity's donors.

 

Monad Charity also offers guidance, support, and capacity-building for families facing difficult and precarious situations, with the aim of empowering them.

 

Please visit our activity reports at https://monadcharity.org/reports-and-publications for more detailed information.

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Services offered

Monad Charity provides a range of essential services in Mauritius, including:

  • Free educational activities for all
  • Career and education assistance
  • Basic needs support in emergencies
  • Youth empowerment
  • Free remedial classes in Eau Coulée
  • Safe and healthy recreational activities for children
  • Youth involvement in social work
  • Emergency aid provision during disasters, emergencies, and crises

 

Beneficiaries

Monad Charity supports:

  • Vulnerable individuals in Mauritius
  • Families in vulnerable situations
  • Children in Mauritius
  • Emerging youth aged 15 to 24
  • Victims of disasters, emergencies, or crises in Mauritius

 

Families in Vulnerable Situations: This includes families struggling to make ends meet in Mauritius, where parents often hold daily wage jobs such as housemaids, manual labourers, and others; dysfunctional families in Mauritius; and single-parent families in Mauritius.

History

Monad Charity began in 2020 during the lockdowns in Mauritius, driven by compassion and the desire to help. A group of dedicated young volunteers undertook the mission of providing essential food parcels, hot meals, and vital supplies to over 2,000 struggling families across the island.

 

In the face of the pandemic, oil spills, and floods, our commitment remained steadfast.

 

Today, as a formal NGO, Monad Charity continues to support numerous families regularly, promoting self-sufficiency and responding to emergencies with food aid, basic needs assistance, and more.

 

We believe in a society where every individual can thrive, and we work without bias to develop innovative and sustainable programmes that leave a transformative impact.

 

With an expanding network of volunteers, we share our journey through social media, raising awareness and amplifying positive change.

 

In the most vulnerable corners, we are not just an NGO but a compassionate presence offering unwavering support to those in need.

Objectives
  • To reduce poverty in Mauritius by providing education focused on self-sufficiency through workshops, financial management advice, career guidance, life coaching, civic education, and entrepreneurial coaching. These efforts aim to empower beneficiaries to become self-reliant.
  • To promote economic development by supporting families and guiding them towards employment opportunities or training programmes, thereby contributing to the fight against poverty.
  • To respond to humanitarian emergencies by providing food aid, basic needs assistance, and repairing and strengthening the homes of families affected by poverty.
  • To empower youth by implementing educational programmes and mentorship to prepare young people for a better future, thus contributing to poverty reduction in the country.
  • To promote healthy and educational activities for children, youth, and families to foster their growth and well-being, further contributing to the fight against poverty.
Main achievements
  • COVID-19 response: During the two lockdowns, Monad Charity distributed food parcels, hot meals, and assistance to over 2,000 families.
  • Support for displaced 'squatters' families through the provision of tents, food, clothing, hygiene products, and hot meals to 107 families.
  • Disaster relief efforts whereby assistance was provided to some 150 families affected by the pandemic, oil spills, and floods.
  • As part of our emergency assistance and community outreach, we offer help to vulnerable populations, through food aid, medical expenses, childcare, and educational support.
  • After, cyclone Batsirai, we repaired homes damaged by the cyclone, providing safe shelter.
  • We organise workshops to equip women with modern skills and empower them to be self-reliant.
  • Monad Charity distributed mattresses and other essentials to flood victims.
  • We organise educational activities, outings, and recreational activities for children.
  • We support youth education by providing school materials to disadvantaged families.
  • We organise educational outings for youth to explore their educational options.
  • We bring joy to children every year by organising Christmas gifts distribution.
  • We strive to provide continuous safe and healthy leisure programme to ensure non-toxic and beneficial recreational activities.
Sources of funding
  • Private Donations
  • Fundraising
  • Member Contributions