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Mouvement d'Aide à la Maternité (MAM)

Mouvement d'Aide à la Maternité (MAM) is dedicated to preparing mothers and their babies for a joyful and fulfilling experience. Our mission is to help mothers become a "Maman Soleil," bringing joy and happiness to their families and creating a happy home.

 

MAM encourages young people to seek true love and embrace responsible sexuality. We empower individuals with skills to become self-reliant and raise awareness among the youth about reproductive health issues. Additionally, we provide support for expectant mothers, including adolescents, in cases of early pregnancy.

 

By focusing on these core areas, MAM aims to foster a supportive and informed community for mothers and their families.

 

Accreditation Number with the National Social Inclusion Foundation: NCSRF2017/0413

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Services offered
  • Listening and support for single mothers in difficulty
  • Training on pregnancy, childbirth, and baby care
  • Baby massage
  • Home visits
  • Sewing classes for expectant and new mothers
  • Training on baby care from 0 to 3 years
  • Prevention of early pregnancies and education on responsible sexuality
  • Meetings with youth to promote self-esteem
  • Auxiliary nurse training in childcare

 

Presence in various regions of the island:

  • Rose Hill: Le Centre pour la Vie, Rue Notre Dame de Lourdes
  • Vacoas: In the courtyard of the Church of the Visitation
  • Rivière Noire: At the corner of Royal Road and Colonel Dean Street
  • Chemin Grenier
  • Résidence Anoska
  • Sainte Croix
History

Since 1998, Mouvement d'Aide à la Maternité (MAM) has been a supportive presence in Mauritius, with branches spread across the island. At its core, MAM is powered by dedicated and qualified volunteer midwives who provide essential support and guidance to single expectant mothers.

 

MAM's mission is to help these mothers navigate their pregnancies under challenging conditions, such as financial hardship, lack of support, or family rejection. Through MAM's network, expectant mothers are empowered to take responsibility and prepare to welcome their new life in the best possible conditions.

Objectives

The purpose of MAM involves:

  • Supporting expectant mothers and their babies to ensure that every baby, even when its arrival poses challenges, is loved and welcomed so that its birth and early years are as positive as possible.
  • Promoting responsibility among youth and encouraging both boys and girls from adolescence to understand their sexuality and future parental responsibilities.

 

MAM is dedicated to the well-being of babies and the development of adolescents, aiming to instil a sense of responsibility in both girls and boys regarding the powerful love that resides within them.

 

Positive Messages from MAM:

  • Emphasising that life is unique and should be lived with as much love as possible.
  • Highlighting that adolescence is the time to build one's heart and body, preparing to live a love that will bring happiness to couples and create a better environment for future children.

Celebrating the beauty of life from the beginning of pregnancy and advocating for respect for this life. Even when a new life brings challenges for the parents, the goal is to create the best possible environment for the child, who will become a central part of their lives and memories.

Main achievements

In 1998, Mouvement d'Aide à la Maternité (MAM) became a registered national association, welcoming those who share the respect for life from conception. MAM established the Centre Pour La Vie, a place for meetings, listening, and training.

Sources of funding
  • CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)
  • Individual Donors
  • NSIF (National Social Inclusion Foundation)
  • Fundraising Initiatives by MAM