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1.1 Summary of SOS Children’s Villages work in Mauritius in 2012
The country has struggled to attain an economic growth rate of 3.3% in 2012 (compared to
3.5% in 2011). Overall, the Mauritian economy has shown strong resilience against the various external shocks resulting from the global economic downturn. Inflation rate was kept under control at
3.9% during 2012.
Socio-economic challenges: quality education, balanced diet and housing
Referring to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to be reached by 2015, Mauritius has made significant strides in its implementation. Still, the country has been facing major socio-economic challenges. Unemployment at the rate of 8% affected mainly the females (12.6%) and young adults
(44% of total unemployment was aged below 25 year), those without secondary qualifications and young graduates being mostly hit. The situation has affected the target group of the Organisation due to unemployment, casual employment, low salaries and family income and poor conditions of living.
Many beneficiaries have manifestly faced difficulties to meet the basic needs of their children – access to quality education, balanced diet, developmental activities and decent and hygienic housing. Other social challenges are substance abuse and gender issues. The package of services of the Family
Strengthening Programme (FSP) supplemented by Government social support has been very helpful to respond to these challenges in the process of family strengthening. It is appreciated that the government social welfare programme was maintained, though still inadequate to effectively address the needs of many families and social problems in disadvantaged localities mainly.
1589 beneficiaries supported: expansion of Family Strengthening and Partnership
SOS children’s Villages Mauritius has regularly supported 1,589 children and adults in its programme in 2012, compared to 1,381 in 2011. The expansion of the family strengthening in
1.1 Summary of SOS Children’s Villages work in Mauritius in 2012
The country has struggled to attain an economic growth rate of 3.3% in 2012 (compared to
3.5% in 2011). Overall, the Mauritian economy has shown strong resilience against the various external shocks resulting from the global economic downturn. Inflation rate was kept under control at
3.9% during 2012.
Socio-economic challenges: quality education, balanced diet and housing
Referring to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to be reached by 2015, Mauritius has made significant strides in its implementation. Still, the country has been facing major socio-economic challenges. Unemployment at the rate of 8% affected mainly the females (12.6%) and young adults
(44% of total unemployment was aged below 25 year), those without secondary qualifications and young graduates being mostly hit. The situation has affected the target group of the Organisation due to unemployment, casual employment, low salaries and family income and poor conditions of living.
Many beneficiaries have manifestly faced difficulties to meet the basic needs of their children – access to quality education, balanced diet, developmental activities and decent and hygienic housing. Other social challenges are substance abuse and gender issues. The package of services of the Family
Strengthening Programme (FSP) supplemented by Government social support has been very helpful to respond to these challenges in the process of family strengthening. It is appreciated that the government social welfare programme was maintained, though still inadequate to effectively address the needs of many families and social problems in disadvantaged localities mainly.
1589 beneficiaries supported: expansion of Family Strengthening and Partnership
SOS children’s Villages Mauritius has regularly supported 1,589 children and adults in its programme in 2012, compared to 1,381 in 2011. The expansion of the family strengthening in