The MOL Charitable Trust has unveiled the list of environmental and social projects for 2023
MOL Charitable Trust unveiled on Sunday, January 15, 2023, the list of projects of NGOs and local associations selected for the second call for proposal and proceed for the official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with the different organizations, during an official ceremony in Mahebourg, Mauritius.
Below is a list of 20 projects selected for 2022-2023.
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- MAURIWOOD FILM INDUSTRY ARTISTS ASSOCIATION
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The NGO involved in the promotion of film production and related arts that aims to create passion, creative economic activity and jobs that lead to the potential of the film industry in the region
・ Project Overview
Production of ISLAND NATURE REBORN 2, a sequel to the documentary film ISLAND NATURE REBORN 1 made by the MOL Charitable Trust 2021-2022 grant project, and screening at the Environment and an Ecology & Food Security Festival (micro version) in October 2023. An exhibition hall was set up for movie props and other items made from recycled materials. Building a web platform for NGO networks.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,600
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- Ti Rayons Soleil
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Working to support the social inclusion of women suffering from poverty, revitaliQzing communities and educating children
・ Project Overview
Operation of preschool school in Mahebourg district. Montessori educational materials and other materials will be used to provide high-quality education and meals appropriate for the development of the mind and body in early childhood, and parents and guardians will be encouraged to understand the importance of family love through activities at the facility.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,600
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- Mahebourg Espoir
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Committed to alleviating material, social, educational, familial and environmental poverty, it provides children with literacy, numeracy and employment training in dedicated facilities
・ Project Overview
School buses and other transportation will be prepared to accommodate children living in areas without preschool in the Mahebourg district. Nursery schools provide nutritious meals, go on field trips, and hold events to nurture the rich minds of children.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,600
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- Biodiversity Preservation
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Work with a vision of protecting biodiversity and restoring food systems through sustainable consumption and production patterns
・ Project Overview
The 2021-2022 grant project will be continued to support more schools in developing "eco-literacy toolkits" to increase students' environmental awareness. It will hold workshops for young people, develop CO2 emission calculators, and build an electronic library accessible to students and faculty.MUR 999,000 / USD 22,577
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- Eco-Sud
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An organization whose mission is to protect the environment and biodiversity of Mauritius, and which aims to achieve economic, social and environmental development at the same time by protecting natural ecosystems and developing agro-ecological systems to promote food self-sufficiency
・ Project Overview
Aiming to alleviate poverty in the southeastern part of the island, social workers will be sent to target households to provide psychological support and provide meals at reduced prices for up to half a year. They will also be trained at the Resilient Organic Community Center, an agricultural training facility in our association, on farming methods and how to prepare produce, with the aim of improving food self-sufficiency and food safety.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,600
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- Loreto College Bambous Virieux
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Aim to contribute to the building of a better world by energizing young people and adults through education and developing their individual potential to become individuals filled with integrity and happiness
・ Project Overview
Develop communication software for schools and students that will reduce the burden on parents, send social workers to students' homes, and open communication rooms for local residents to use. In addition, greening of the campus and separation of garbage will be strengthened.MUR 500,000 / USD 11,300
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- Action Familiale
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'An organization that provides counseling sessions and other programs for parents and their children to promote harmonious family life stability
・ Project Overview
To prevent problems in the home, it will provide programs such as contacting eligible households and communicating the need for literacy skills and appropriate lifestyle habits. Collaborate with other NGOs to promote a wide range of activities.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,600
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- BONHEUR ASSOCIE AUX ENFANTS (B.A.E)
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Assisting children to go to school happily and live their daily lives with a mission to give every child equal opportunity
・ Project Overview
Provide daily school meals and educational support using school materials to support vulnerable children. Parents will be provided with counseling sessions on child rearing in accordance with the needs of each family in order to raise their awareness as parents. Cooperate with other NGOs and provide food materials to households on a regular basis.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,600
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- Les amis de Batisseurs de Paix
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An organization dedicated to helping those in disadvantaged social circumstances, mainly those living in the vicinity of Saint Hilaire
・ Project Overview
Expand school classrooms and enhance education for children. Aim to create jobs by creating eco-shops for upcycling and recycling. Hold workshops to promote and raise awareness of environmental protection activities.MUR 503,700 / USD 11,384
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- Eastern Welfare Association For Disabled
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To ensure that people with disabilities have equal rights in society and receive an equitable and high-quality education, organizations that provide lifelong learning opportunities for all generations and provide appropriate rehabilitation and medical consultations for people with severe disabilities to improve their QOL
・ Project Overview
Aiming to help people with disabilities become financially independent, the institute provides training in agriculture and craft making, as well as information and communication technology training. It will also help beneficiaries promote their career development so that they can choose the right business area for each after completing the training. In addition to trainers, they work with doctors, occupational therapists and psychologists to achieve healthy mental and physical growth.MUR 914,050 / USD 20,658
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- Sov Lanatir
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A group led by senior youth leaders between the ages of 18 and 27 that advocates the effects of environmental pollution and climate change on the human body and the economy and conducts environmental conservation awareness activities
・ Project Overview
The project aims to restore coastal, marine and wetland resources and increase biodiversity by planting 100 m2 of mangroves in the Trow de Dose area using a comprehensive approach that combines scientific research, community involvement and GIS (aerial drone photography).MUR 450,000 / USD 10,170
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- REVEY TWA
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An organization dedicated to helping the socially disadvantaged in the southeastern part of the island, with a particular emphasis on women's empowerment
・ Project Overview
In order to help women who lost their jobs in the southeastern region of the island find new jobs, training in cooking and sewing will be provided for 3 -4 months to help them find employment.MUR 759,050 / USD 17,155
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- Social Circus of Cite La Chaux
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Working for socio-economic development through strengthening the empowerment of people from disadvantaged social circumstances in Cite la Chaux
・ Project Overview
In order to support the safe and healthy development of the children of Cite la Chaux, the school holds after-school and weekend workshops such as plays and artistic activities, and provides school meals. For young parents with children, vocational training such as theater will be provided to create jobs.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,600
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- Precious Plastic
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An organization established to inform and educate communities about environmental protection and plastic waste, and to hold workshops and activities to educate local residents about plastic pollution, recycling, and entrepreneurship.
・ Project Overview
Aiming to develop a circular economy, the company will collect plastic waste, cans and glass in the Maebourg area and manufacture new, unique and useful products through appropriate recycling routes. Organize study sessions on waste sorting and recycling and events to raise awareness about environmental protection.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,600
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- Mouvement Bien-Etre de la Cite la Chaux (BECC)
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An educational support group dedicated to the development of welfare for the socially disadvantaged in the Mahebourg district
・ Project Overview
Purchase a fishing vessel to train fishing off the coast of Cite la Chaux and start a cooperative of local fishermen. Managed fisheries by cooperatives will be realized, leading to the sustainable use of marine resources.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,600
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- Porteurs d'Images
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Aims to develop Mauritian film culture and industry through film screenings, training, production and distribution of short films and film education activities
・ Project Overview
Weekly filmmaking workshops will be held for young people and children living around the Mahebourg area. Participants will be able to discover and practice their filmmaking skills in fiction, documentary and animation. At the end of the project, the film produced will be shown in the community.MUR 700,000 / USD 15,820
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- Youth With Disabilities Empowerment Platform YWDEP
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An organization that conducts training in a variety of fields and aims to strengthen the empowerment of young people with disabilities, and also works to create a safe and green environment through recycling and to eradicate poverty
・ Project Overview
They conduct training and sell in various fields such as weaving, sewing, handicrafts, painting, basketry, clay making and gardening. Works with other NGOs to collect and upcycle waste for sale.MUR 550,000 / USD 12,430
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- Mahebourg RCA School
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An organization that helps students promote the development of safe, orderly, physically, mentally, and morally balanced individuals
・ Project Overview
Working with PTA members in schools in the Mahebourg district to provide nutritionally balanced school meals to students. Set up a laboratory where students can buy furniture and computers in the classroom and conduct science experiments.MUR 257,352 / USD 5,816
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- La Chaux Mahebourg Academy Football Club
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Sports clubs that promote soccer practice and multicultural coexistence for young people, involve them in soccer competitions, and work to prevent delinquency through social and educational activities
・ Project Overview
Continue to provide football instruction and distribution of football equipment to children in the Cite la Chaux area.MUR 956,000 / USD 21,606
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- Loreto College Mahebourg
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An educational organization that aims to help students develop academically, spiritually, and personally
・ Project Overview
Distribute school meals to students, conduct extracurricular classes, conduct medical examinations, and install aquaponics equipment on campus.MUR 500,000 / USD 11,300