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The trustees of The Overseas Mauritian Society would like to invite you to their fund raising event and networking drinks. All fundsraised on the evening will be donated to the Mauritius Red Cross Society to assist victims ofthe recent floods in Mauritius. The Trustees will also give you an update on the children’s charity ‘La Maison Coeur Ecoute’ and the progress being made.
Date: Friday 3 rd May 2013 at ...
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04 Apr 2013
Suite aux inondations du 30 mars, les volontaires de Caritas sont sur le terrain pour recenser précisément les dégâts subis par environ 400 familles. Six localités prioritaires ont été désignées, mais l’enquête sociale se poursuit au-delà, notamment à Tranquebar et à Pointe-aux-Sables. Rencontre avec Aurore Moutenot de Caritas et Maxwell Moonsawmy du Mouvement Social Débarcadère, à Pointe-aux-Sables.
Derrière les logements NHDC de la Tourelle, le système de drainage qui longe les champs de cannes à sucre s’arrête net… ...
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In response to the severe flooding that has affected Mauritius, The Overseas Mauritian Society is launching an appeal to help the people of Mauritius who have lost their belongings in this tragic event.
We are raising funds for the Mauritius Red Cross Society to support the affected families.
Please donate any sum you can so that we can help to regenerate our vibrant island.
By Paypal – theoverseasmauritiansociety@gmail.com.
Online Donations For The Overseas ...
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À l’école du partage
Depuis le 30 octobre, les élèves en difficulté de l’école primaire de Barkly ont un nouveau toit pour les accueillir. Ces enfants reçoivent de quoi manger avant les classes grâce à l’association Cœur-Ecoute, fondée par Mary Jolicoeur. Il y a un an, cette dernière a lancé “Kontan lekol, sa mem nou simin la limyer”, un projet de petit-déjeuner pour les enfants démunis de l’école. Reportage.
Il est 10h30. L’arrière-cour de la Maison Cœur-Ecoute est déjà ...
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The government has launched a new website aimed at promoting community ownership of local amenities.
The Community Rights website has been launched by the Communities and Local Government department before regulations on community ownership come into force next month.
The site highlights changes in the law intended to help community groups take over buildings or public services, or build new facilities through an abridged planning process.
The website also includes case studies and maps of schemes where community groups took over the running of buildings ...
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