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Between 3rd and 7th December 2024, 9 students with physical and intellectual disabilities from the Southern Handicapped Association (SHA) participated in the 25th International Convention on Students’ Quality Circle in Lucknow, India, organised by International Council for Physically and Mentally Challenged Students Quality Circle (ICPMCSQC).

On the 26th November 2024, Autisme Maurice celebrated its 15th anniversary. To mark this milestone, a musical entitled “Briser les Barrieres: Une leçon de vie” (Break down the barriers: a life lesson) tracing the history of the organisation was performed at Caudan Arts Centre on the same date.

Inclusion Mauritius held a residential seminar for 50 young “Self-Advocates” on the 4th, 5th and 6th November 2024. The main theme of the seminar was “Transformative solutions for an inclusive Development: The role of innovation in fostering accessibility and equity” and the topics covered included: what is inclusive development, why inclusion is essential for people with disabilities, the key areas of inclusive development, the benefits of an inclusive development and the importance of policies and strategic partnerships.

In a spirit of sharing of knowledge and practices, ANFEN is holding a “psychosocial” training intended to professionals offering psychosocial support to children and adolescents. The training is entitled: “Psychosocial support to children and adolescents in situations of vulnerability so that they can develop their resilience, hope and the right to a future.” (prise en charge psychosociale des enfants et adolescents en situation de vulnérabilité afin de les aider a retrouver leurs capacités résilientes, l’espoir et le droit a l’avenir.)

Since 2009, Konekte runs a “Service d’Ecoute” within the school premises and one of the focal points since 2018 is the prevention and intervention of suicidal behaviours at school. Since the covid-19 pandemic, Konekte has observed in 15 of the colleges they intervene, an increase in the number of depression and suicidal behaviours among students. The pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of our young students and there is a need to get everyone around them onboard so that cases are managed in the most appropriate manner.

On World Sexual Health Day celebrated across the world on 4th September 2024, PILS held its Open Day at its “centre Communautaire Nou Vi La/Centre Banian” in Port Louis. An opportunity to showcase the services the organisation offers there and to celebrate the journey of PILS since 1996 through an exhibition of tshirts collected by Nicolas Ritter over the years illustrating the history and commitment of the organisation at local, regional and international level.

Groupe d'Entraide Mutuelle pour les Troubles des Syndromes Autistique (GEM TSA MORIS) aims to be a recreational center designed to provide an independent space for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

The Mauritian commemoration of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial will be held this Sunday, May 19, starting at 6:30 PM at the Marie Reine de la Paix Social Center in Port-Louis. Several organizations—AILES, DRIP, Lakaz A, Parapli Rouz, CUT, Coalition Plus, and PILS—have come together to mark this evening in tribute to those who have died from HIV or are still living with HIV today. The public is cordially invited.

Empowering youth with resilience to face life's challenges and educating them from a young age on healthy life choices…

Working with around 150 children from vulnerable backgrounds in the suburbs of Port-Louis, the association Future Hope is set to launch an arts-centered project this year.

As it approaches its 35th anniversary of operation (October 2023), the Centre de Solidarité pour une Nouvelle Vie (CDS) is rolling out a redefined strategy for the rehabilitation and care of individuals dependent on drugs, including alcohol. This care is now more focused than ever on evidence-based methods.

Located across from Riambel Beach, the Southern Handicapped Association (SHA) has been operating for nearly 40 years. Its focus: education, support, and assistance for children and adults with intellectual, physical, and multiple disabilities in the Grand-Port and Savanne regions.

“Konekte” reflects the idea of connections; its symbolism of life, transmission, and sharing. In January, the AIHD (Action for Integral Human Development) unveiled its new visual identity, now known as “Konekte.”