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Astor Court, 2nd Floor, Astor Court Bldg, Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port Louis
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General information
An overview about MACOSS
THE MAURITIUS COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICE (MACOSS)
Setting Up
Following Circular No 832/61 of 17th July 1961 from the Secretary of State for the colonies and the felt need of all institutions including statutory bodies and voluntary organisations working for the welfare of the society at large, the Mauritius Council of Social Service was founded in November 1965. From a social service coordinating body, MACOSS has evolved into a Council of NGOs dedicated to social services and sustainable social development.
Enactment
The Council was incorporated under Act 55 of 1970 voted in Parliament thus providing it with the appropriate legal framework.
Vision
A dynamic focal point and platform of the Non-Governmental Organisation Sector and Civil Society to promote sustainable development.
Mission
As an umbrella organization for NGOs, MACOSS seeks to promote social and community development and voluntary actions through non-governmental organisations. It strengthens its members by initiating communication and collaboration and networking among NGOs and between NGOs and Government and the private sector primarily through meetings, workshops, consultations and institutional development activities. MACOSS also facilitates its member organisations and strengthens their organisational capacity.
Purposes
(a) To promote voluntary/charitable activities, community and social development in Mauritius, in particular, the advancement of social education, the furtherance of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness.
(b) To promote and foster co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes by bringing together representatives of the statutory bodies and voluntary organisations engaged in the furtherance of the above purposes.
Objectives
i) To stimulate and promote economic, social and cultural activities for the advancement of the community.
ii) To assist in the planning and coordination of the activities of member organisations.
iii) To organise workshops, seminars, conferences and training courses for voluntary social workers, personnel of voluntary organisations, non-governmental organisations and professionals to strengthen their organizational and managerial capabilities.
iv) To co-ordinate the activities of NGOs in emergency and natural disaster activities and programmes.
v) To collect, diffuse and share information pertaining to adult education and development in particular.
vi) To promote, encourage and undertake experimental work.
Council
The Council at the Annual General Meeting is the Supreme Body.
Executive Committee
The Chairperson is elected for a one year mandate. The Council at the Annual General Meeting elects 1/3 of the Executive Committee members for a three-year mandate. One-third of the elected Executive Committee members retires annually and is re-eligible for election.
Secretariat
The Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day management of the affairs of the Council and the implementation of its programmes and policies.
Sub-Committees
Standing Sub-Committees assist the Executive Committee in its various tasks.
Membership
As at end of December 2015, 368 organisations were affiliated to the Council.
5. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS 2015 - 2016
The last Annual General Meeting of the Council and elections as well as nominations of officials were held on 15th December 2015 at the Paul Octave Wiehe Auditorium, Reduit.
HONORARY OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL 2015 –2016
Patron
Her Excellency Dr Mrs Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, GCSK, CSK, President of the Republic of
Mauritius
Honorary President
Mrs. Chandranee Bhuckory, PDSM, OSK
Honorary Vice-Presidents
• Mr Samioullah Lauthan
• Mr Lindsay Morvan, MSK, OSK
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2015 – 2016
Office Bearers
Chairperson: Mr Geerish Bucktowonsing
Deputy Chairperson:
Vice Chairperson:
Treasurer:
Members
Mr Daneshar Babooa
Mr Indurdeo Balgobin
Mr Yamunaprasad Bissessur
Ms Bharatee Kumari Boodhoo
Mr Premchand Boojhawon, MSK
Mr Geerish Bucktowonsing
Mr Asraf Ali Caunhye
Mr Paramasiva Chengan
Mr Devpal Cowreea
Mr Marc Ayle Duval
Mr Premchand Gungadin
Mr Gaurav Heerowa
Mr Dhurmaraj Hurrynundon
Mr Youven Naiken Gopalla
Mr Anil Nookadee
Mr Tapessur Purrunsing
Mr Chatan Anand Ramkhalawon
Mr Rajendra Coomar Reedha
Mr Radhakrisna Sadien, MSK
Mr Samad Sairally
Ms Marilene Sakir
Mr Subhanand Seegoolam, MSK
Mr Lutchmeecant Soopal
Mrs Allia Syed Hossen-Gooljar
Mrs Linda Totah
SECRETARIAT
Secretary: Mr Niven Muneesamy
Senior Project and Programme Coordinator: Mrs Sangeetah Seetulparsad
Finance & Administrative Officer: Ganeshwaree Juggoo
Assistant Programme & Project Coordinator: Mrs Corrine Francis Farla
Clerical Officer / Receptionist: Ms Michèle Gerie
Office Attendant/Driver: Mr Neerunjun Ramdeen
THE MAURITIUS COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICE (MACOSS)
Setting Up
Following Circular No 832/61 of 17th July 1961 from the Secretary of State for the colonies and the felt need of all institutions including statutory bodies and voluntary organisations working for the welfare of the society at large, the Mauritius Council of Social Service was founded in November 1965. From a social service coordinating body, MACOSS has evolved into a Council of NGOs dedicated to social services and sustainable social development.
Enactment
The Council was incorporated under Act 55 of 1970 voted in Parliament thus providing it with the appropriate legal framework.
Vision
A dynamic focal point and platform of the Non-Governmental Organisation Sector and Civil Society to promote sustainable development.
Mission
As an umbrella organization for NGOs, MACOSS seeks to promote social and community development and voluntary actions through non-governmental organisations. It strengthens its members by initiating communication and collaboration and networking among NGOs and between NGOs and Government and the private sector primarily through meetings, workshops, consultations and institutional development activities. MACOSS also facilitates its member organisations and strengthens their organisational capacity.
Purposes
(a) To promote voluntary/charitable activities, community and social development in Mauritius, in particular, the advancement of social education, the furtherance of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness.
(b) To promote and foster co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes by bringing together representatives of the statutory bodies and voluntary organisations engaged in the furtherance of the above purposes.
Objectives
i) To stimulate and promote economic, social and cultural activities for the advancement of the community.
ii) To assist in the planning and coordination of the activities of member organisations.
iii) To organise workshops, seminars, conferences and training courses for voluntary social workers, personnel of voluntary organisations, non-governmental organisations and professionals to strengthen their organizational and managerial capabilities.
iv) To co-ordinate the activities of NGOs in emergency and natural disaster activities and programmes.
v) To collect, diffuse and share information pertaining to adult education and development in particular.
vi) To promote, encourage and undertake experimental work.
Council
The Council at the Annual General Meeting is the Supreme Body.
Executive Committee
The Chairperson is elected for a one year mandate. The Council at the Annual General Meeting elects 1/3 of the Executive Committee members for a three-year mandate. One-third of the elected Executive Committee members retires annually and is re-eligible for election.
Secretariat
The Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day management of the affairs of the Council and the implementation of its programmes and policies.
Sub-Committees
Standing Sub-Committees assist the Executive Committee in its various tasks.
Membership
As at end of December 2015, 368 organisations were affiliated to the Council.
5. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS 2015 - 2016
The last Annual General Meeting of the Council and elections as well as nominations of officials were held on 15th December 2015 at the Paul Octave Wiehe Auditorium, Reduit.
HONORARY OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL 2015 –2016
Patron
Her Excellency Dr Mrs Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, GCSK, CSK, President of the Republic of
Mauritius
Honorary President
Mrs. Chandranee Bhuckory, PDSM, OSK
Honorary Vice-Presidents
• Mr Samioullah Lauthan
• Mr Lindsay Morvan, MSK, OSK
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2015 – 2016
Office Bearers
Chairperson: Mr Geerish Bucktowonsing
Deputy Chairperson:
Vice Chairperson:
Treasurer:
Members
Mr Daneshar Babooa
Mr Indurdeo Balgobin
Mr Yamunaprasad Bissessur
Ms Bharatee Kumari Boodhoo
Mr Premchand Boojhawon, MSK
Mr Geerish Bucktowonsing
Mr Asraf Ali Caunhye
Mr Paramasiva Chengan
Mr Devpal Cowreea
Mr Marc Ayle Duval
Mr Premchand Gungadin
Mr Gaurav Heerowa
Mr Dhurmaraj Hurrynundon
Mr Youven Naiken Gopalla
Mr Anil Nookadee
Mr Tapessur Purrunsing
Mr Chatan Anand Ramkhalawon
Mr Rajendra Coomar Reedha
Mr Radhakrisna Sadien, MSK
Mr Samad Sairally
Ms Marilene Sakir
Mr Subhanand Seegoolam, MSK
Mr Lutchmeecant Soopal
Mrs Allia Syed Hossen-Gooljar
Mrs Linda Totah
SECRETARIAT
Secretary: Mr Niven Muneesamy
Senior Project and Programme Coordinator: Mrs Sangeetah Seetulparsad
Finance & Administrative Officer: Ganeshwaree Juggoo
Assistant Programme & Project Coordinator: Mrs Corrine Francis Farla
Clerical Officer / Receptionist: Ms Michèle Gerie
Office Attendant/Driver: Mr Neerunjun Ramdeen
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |