On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, the MOL Charitable Trust (the Trust) (Note 1) held a networking meeting on the advancement and promotion of women. The objective was to build connections among NGOs to share best practices and further develop their projects to promote the status and advancement of women. On hand for the event were representatives of local NGOs that promote the empowerment of women, as well as steering committee members of the MOL Mauritius International Fund for Natural Environment Recovery and Sustainability (the Fund) (Note 2).

The Authorized Public Trust 'MOL Mauritius International Fund for Natural Environment Recovery and Sustainability' ("the Trust in Japan") (Note 1), established in November 2021, has opened a call for project applications for FY2024, with the application period running from October 30 to December 22, 2023. The Trust in Japan was established to promote sustainable economic growth and culture in Mauritius by providing support for nature conservation activities and initiatives that contribute to local communities.

On Thursday, July 20, the MOL Charitable Trust (the "Trust") (Note) held a roundtable meeting of local education-related NGOs. It was the second roundtable meeting, following last year’s event, with the objective of sharing knowledge and boosting cooperation among local NGOs. The theme of this year's roundtable was "The Role of Parents in Education and Effective Involvement," and participants included representatives of 14 local organizations working in the field of education and members of the Trust's Committee of Enforcers.