M-KIDS Association

Welcome to M-Kids’ Projects:
Empowering Futures, Transforming Lives. Explore our initiatives designed to uplift communities, educate children, and foster sustainable change. Through these projects, we hope to inspire you to join us on a journey where every effort contributes to a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow.


1: HAVEN OF HOPE
We hope to provide temporary housing to victims of abuse, especially children and women.
Equipped with a safe place for the abused victims, IT Room, Aquaponics etc...


2: SUPERKIDS
We organise engaging workshops in Mauritius and Rodrigues, aiming to raise awareness, impart education and training, and actively engage vulnerable children in various subjects.
Furthermore, the primary goal of this undertaking is to enhance the participants' psychological wellbeing.
IMPACT:
In 2023, we conducted a total of 16 workshops:
• 13 residential workshops in Mauritius
• 3 one-day workshops in Rodrigues
Our initiatives reached and positively impacted over 300+ vulnerable beneficiaries.
- We collaborated with and benefited from the expertise of over 20 resource persons.


3: IT SMARTLAB
With this project, our aim is to disrupt the generational cycle of poverty by imparting coding and programming skills to children.
IMPACT:
More than 60 students have successfully completed the class, and we anticipate reaching a milestone of 100 by May 2024.


4: SHARE A MEAL
The SAM programme enables beneficiaries to focus on education, easing hardships in impoverished households and fostering community support and well-being.
IMPACT:
2022:
• 32,415 hot meals served
• 114 child beneficiaries
• 3,500+ hours donated by M-Kids’ Food Programme Team


5: HOME UPGRADE INITIATIVE
This new initiative is dedicated to creating livable areas for our beneficiaries, addressing issues such as lack of electricity, inadequate security with no doors, bed-infested rooms, poor hygiene, and no privacy or intimacy between parents' rooms and teenage children.


6: YOUTH BOOK CLUB
The YBC strives to cultivate a passion for reading among our young beneficiaries, recognising that a significant number currently do not engage in reading, adversely affecting their academic performance.


7: WELLNESS WATCH
We conduct routine medical check-ups for both children and elderly members of the community. Additionally, we provide support for ad hoc medical needs.


8: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME
This initiative enables us to provide support and assistance to children struggling academically in school.
▪ REMEDIAL CLASS
We assist vulnerable families by supplying essential school materials every year.
▪ SCHOOL MATERIALS
The Educational Empowerment Class is designed for students significantly behind in their studies. We focus on teaching them fundamental subjects such as languages, mathematics, and more.
▪ EEC
We offer an art class to teach children the therapeutic skill of painting.
▪ ART AS THERAPY
Our farming initiatives educate students about the source of their food and emphasise the importance of household farming for affordable nourishment


9: ACQUISITION OF A VAN
The acquisition of transportation has become crucial for enabling freedom of movement. We plan to utilize this transport not only for the convenience of transporting our beneficiaries and facilitating our food drives but also with the intention of assisting the local community.


10: SUPPORTING RODRIGUES
As part of our regular activities, we frequently travel to Rodrigues to conduct workshops with children and teenagers, provide books and clothing, and distribute meal vouchers to those who are most vulnerable in the community

- Fulfilling the basic needs of 315 beneficiaries across the island plus beneficiaries in Rodrigues.
- Increase rate of literacy and numeracy among child beneficiaries.
- Early diagnostics of diseases and adverse medical conditions among 315 beneficiaries across the island plus beneficiaries in Rodrigues.

2002 - 2009
▪ Founded as a youth club in 2002 in Camp Chapelon.
▪ Initial concerns centred around youth falling prey to drugs and the inability to pursue education due to extreme poverty.

2010
▪ Formally registered as the M-Kids Association in 2010.

POST 2010
▪ Sustained efforts in raising awareness and garnering public attention have brought to the forefront 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, we are dedicated to driving positive change by aligning our projects with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our commitment extends towards addressing critical global challenges, with a primary focus on SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, and 15. These goals represent our strategic pillars for creating a meaningful and lasting impact in the communities we serve.

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

Our initiatives are not just projects; they are a testament to our dedication to achieving these SDGs and creating a better, more equitable world for all. Join us in our mission for sustainable development and positive change

Awards :

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

1. Contributions from Members
2. Donation and ‘Parrainage’
3. Fund Raising
4. Projets CSR

TO DONATE:
BANK NAME: MCB
BANK ACCOUNT NO.: 000441552552
ACCOUNT HOLDER: M-KIDS ASSOCIATION
IBAN: MU28MCBL0944000441552552000MUR
SWIFT CODE: MCBLMUMU