Absa Mauritius has taken a new step in its commitment to social inclusion by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Mauritius. This ambitious partnership aims to promote equal opportunities and create tangible prospects for people with disabilities.
Under the terms of this MoU, both institutions commit to collaborating on the following initiatives:
- Establishing internship and fixed-term employment opportunities at Absa for students with disabilities from the University of Mauritius.
- Launching a joint Master’s programme under the Graduate Training Employment Scheme (GTES) of the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC).
- Creating a lab equipped with the latest technologies, supported by Absa, to enable inclusive learning.
- Organising customised training sessions, conferences, and workshops to enhance the skills of students concerned.
Ravin Dajee, Managing Director of Absa Mauritius, stated:
“Absa Mauritius is proud to further its efforts toward inclusivity through this collaboration with the University of Mauritius. This partnership fully embodies our purpose: Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together… one story at a time.We know that promoting inclusion is a continuous journey that requires sustained commitment. As a bank committed to being a force for good, we aspire to build an inclusive and sustainable environment where every person with a disability can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and reach their full potential.”
This partnership is part of Absa Mauritius’ ongoing commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which lie at the heart of its sustainability strategy. In this regard, the bank actively collaborates with partners such as the Global Rainbow Foundation (GRF) through tangible initiatives like improving the accessibility of its premises, supporting youth with disabilities through a mentorship programme, and developing a Financial Literacy Programme to equip participants with practical skills for more autonomous financial management.
The bank was also awarded the Top Employer 2025 certification, a recognition of its dedication to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and innovation-driven workplace culture.
Professor Sanjeev K Sobhee, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mauritius, added:
“It is a real privilege to formalise this strategic partnership between the University of Mauritius and Absa Mauritius. This collaboration opens new, promising opportunities for our students and embodies our shared vision of an inclusive, forward-looking education system that links learning with tangible impact and actively contributes to national development goals. Together, we are determined to create lasting and positive change.”
By partnering with committed institutions like the University of Mauritius, Absa Mauritius reaffirms its commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities and actively contributing to building a more inclusive and equitable society.
About Absa Mauritius
Absa Bank (Mauritius) Limited is one of Mauritius’ leading financial institutions, operating since 1919. It offers a full range of products and services in corporate and investment banking, wealth management, business banking with SME solutions, and retail banking.
Absa Mauritius is part of Absa Group Limited, one of the largest financial services groups in Africa. The Group operates in 12 African countries: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Namibia, Nigeria, and Zambia. Absa also has representative offices in China and the United States, and holds securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with a technology support office in the Czech Republic.
For more information, visit www.absabank.mu.
