The MOL Charitable Trust has unveiled the list of environmental and social projects for 2025
MOL Charitable Trust unveiled on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, the list of projects of NGOs and local associations selected for the fourth call for proposal with each organizations, during an official ceremony in Mahebourg, Mauritius.
Below is a list of 15 projects selected for 2025.
*The amount in the frame is the "Trust" grant amount. *IMUR=0.022USD
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- TI RAYONS SOLEIL
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・ Outline of the organization
Work to support the social inclusion of women suffering from poverty, revitalizing communities and educating children.
・ Outline of Activities
Integrate young children into a free day care center where they not only receive a balanced breakfast and lunch, but also develop social skills through play. Open day care centers so that mothers can find work.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,000
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- Revey Twa
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・ Outline of the organization
An organization that supports people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds in Mauritius to improve their living standards.
・ Outline of Activities
Provide training to 30 vulnerable women in Mauritius to help them find employment and enhance their self-esteem while improving their living standards.MUR 999,952 / USD 21,999
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- Caritas Ile Maurice
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・ Outline of the organization
Provides support programs, educational training, and vocational training aimed at improving the quality of life, empowering communities.
・ Outline of Activities
For the past 10 years, it has been running a school feeding project that provides nutritious breakfasts. This effort will be expanded to improve educational outcomes for children, enhance skills and self confidence for parents, and strengthen family empowerment. Specifically, support will be provided through instruction in literacy, numeracy, and life skills management, as well as recreational activities.MUR 812,000 / USD 17,864
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- Junior Achievement Mascareignes
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・ Outline of the organization
Believes in the boundless potential of young people, providing them with practical learning opportunities, fostering skills and attitudes necessary for building a sustainable society with passion, honesty, integrity, and excellence.
・ Outline of Activities
Focus on Green Entrepreneurship with the project "GREENT," aiming to contribute indirectly to nature conservation. Expand this program, which is already being adopted in secondary schools in Mauritius.MUR 823,494 / USD 18,117
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- Mauritian Wildlife Foundation
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・ Outline of the organization
Aim to restore the ecosystem of Mauritius and protecting endemic species at risk of extinction. Use new research information for restoration and management, share knowledge with conservation groups and local people about the benefits of nature, and secure the future of the species through resource management.
・ Outline of Activities
Organize visits to Ile aux Aigrettes for students and provide opportunities for activities to conserve biodiversity and endangered species. It also supports for learning through educational materials related to school Curriculum will also be provided to raise awareness of nature conservation as a future job and career option.MUR 236,390 / USD 5,201
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- ENL Foundation Ltd
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・ Outline of the organization
Established in 2010. It supports people in vulnerable and works in a variety of areas aimed at promoting self-empowerment, including education, health and employment, and strives to promote the empowerment of women in particular.
・ Outline of Activities
Enhance the living standards of vulnerable families in the southern region of Mauritius by focusing on agriculture and entrepreneurship and spreading the importance of growing nutritious and healthy foods through training on sustainable agricultural extension through organic cultivation and promoting entrepreneurship.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,000
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- St Malo Sail Training and Yachting Association
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・ Outline of the organization
Provide opportunities for youngsters to engage in the handling of sailboats and other sea-related activities, fostering self-reliant good citizens with a spirit of service.
・ Outline of Activities
Provide a safe environment for disadvantaged youth to engage in sailing activities, building confidence through skill acquisition and offering opportunities to consider future lifestyles.MUR 174,000 / USD 3,828
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- EcoMode Society
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・ Outline of the organization
Promote environmental awareness and community engagement through waste management, ocean conservation, and ocean education.
・ Outline of Activities
Evaluate and conserve coral reefs, promoting the recovery of bleached and degraded coral ecosystems. Aim to strengthen coastal protection, promote marine biodiversity, support sustainable livelihoods, and reduce the impact of local pollution.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,000
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- Currimjee Foundation
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・ Outline of the organization
Enhance food security by supporting sustainable agriculture and smallholder farmers in vulnerable communities.
・ Outline of Activities
Encourage the cultivation of safe and nutritious organic produce for socially vulnerable families, aiming for economic independence. Additionally, contribute to environmental conservation by promoting sustainable agriculture.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,000
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- Fondation Solidarité
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・ Outline of the organization
Established in 2010. Through a collaborative approach, such as sharing experise in partnership with NGOs and associations, it fosters synergies among various stakeholders and aims for a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable world.
・ Outline of Activities
Promote social inclusion, sustainability, and economic empowerment by operating affordable grocery stores and reselling repaired donated items through a resource center (second-hand store). Also, engage in upcycling workshops for local artisans such as shoemakers and tailors to reuse clothing and footwear.MUR 995,000 / USD 21,890
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- Mission Verte
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・ Outline of the organization
An organization that works to raise citizens' awareness of the importance of environmental protection through education. Recognize the need to reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost waste and promote the creation of a regional circular economy.
・ Outline of Activities
Raise awareness of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting, focusing on the younger generation in southeastern Mauritius.MUR 965,000 / USD 21,230
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- Green Attitude Foundation
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・ Outline of the organization
Support the study and conservation of Mauritius' marine and coastal ecosystems, the protection of ecosystems through scientific research, the promotion of regional cooperation through the operation of the Marine Discovery Centre, the development of local communities and the promotion of Mauritius' cultural heritage.
・ Outline of Activities
Aiming to protect sea turtles in Mauritius's marine ecosystem. Through surveys and study sessions with local residents, the establishment of a volunteer network, and the drafting of conservation measures, sustainable conservation activities are implemented to identify the population and change of sea turtles.MUR 997,400 / USD 21,943
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- Association pour le Développement Durable(ADD)
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・ Outline of the organization
An organization that supports coastal communities in six villages in the Southeast region through awareness of environmental issues, learning skills for coastal conservation, producing environmentally friendly goods and food, running gardens and vegetable gardens, and setting up small businesses.
・ Outline of Activities
In addition to collecting excess seaweed at the beach to enhance the landscape, the collected seaweed is composted for use by local farmers and fishermen. Promote climate-resilient and sustainable farming practices by encouraging the use of organic compost.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,000
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- Consortium comprising Coral Garden Conservation (Project Lead) + Southern Handicapped Association (Partner) + Eco Marine Consultants Ltd (Technical support)
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・ Outline of the organization
Conserve the marine and coastal environment, and educate and enlighten the public. Promote sustainable environmental management from the conservation and monitoring of native terrestrial habitats and coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves and endemic coastal forests, and marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs and sea grass.
・ Outline of Activities
By using virtual reality (VR) to provide an experience of exploring the marine environment without physical, economic, or geographical restrictions, we will provide educational opportunities and raise awareness of marine conservation.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,000
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- Mahebourg Espoir
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・ Outline of the organization
Teach literacy and numeracy to school dropouts. Provide high-quality early childhood education to children from underprivileged families and support employment. Enable social inclusion for school dropouts and youth from low economic backgrounds.
・ Outline of Activities
Implement programs to improve vocational and technical skills for young people. Literacy, numeracy and social skills, which are the basis of employability, are taught in parallel. Enhance digital literacy for work and everyday life. Provide learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to promote sustainable agriculture that meets environmental standards.MUR 1,000,000 / USD 22,000