Ebene, Friday 14 November 2025 – MauBank broadens its social commitment with new CSR partnerships involving five organisations addressing major social and environmental needs, supported by funding of over Rs 2.9 million.
The agreements signed with ADSP, Meenatchee Home, the Trevor Huddleston Association, Well Being of Strays and We Recycle reflect the Bank’s commitment to supporting organisations that operate at the heart of the country’s essential needs, whether in educational inclusion, care for vulnerable elderly persons, support for children with disabilities, animal welfare or environmental awareness.
The partnership agreements were signed during a ceremony held on Thursday 13 November 2025 at MauBank’s Head Office in Ebene, in the presence of the Bank’s Extended Leadership Team and representatives from the various NGOs.
Commenting on the importance of grounding CSR commitments in tangible outcomes, Mr. Issa Soormally (featured to the right in the pic above), Deputy CEO of MauBank, shared:“At MauBank, progress takes shape when it is experienced on the ground. By hearing the testimonies of our partners this morning, it is clear that our impact is measured far beyond financial metrics. It appears in a child who gains confidence through adapted learning, in an elderly person who receives daily care, in an abandoned animal rescued with compassion and on time, and in communities engaging in more responsible environmental practices. These concrete realities give purpose to our responsibility.”
Each organisation supported by MauBank addresses a critical need, and the Bank’s CSR contribution will finance specific initiatives:
• The Association of Disability Service Providers (ADSP) operates as a specialised education centre supporting children with developmental or learning disabilities through tailored teaching, therapy and parental involvement. MauBank’s contribution will strengthen ADSP’s educational and therapeutic programmes, improving learning conditions and expanding support structures for families.
• Meenatchee Home provides residential care for elderly persons in vulnerable situations, offering a safe environment, daily assistance and meaningful social connection. MauBank’s support will contribute to the improvement of living spaces, essential equipment and day-to-day care conditions, reinforcing the wellbeing and dignity of residents.
• The Trevor Huddleston Association, based in Rodrigues, supports children with disabilities through specialised education, therapy and life-skills development that promote autonomy and inclusion. MauBank’s contribution will help expand the organisation’s educational and therapeutic activities, enabling more children and their parents to benefit from continued support.
• Well Being of Strays is an animal welfare organisation rescuing and providing medical treatment to stray and abandoned animals across the island. MauBank will reinforce the organisation’s operational capacity by supporting a dedicated rescue vehicle for field interventions, improving both efficiency and visibility during emergencies.
• We Recycle plays a leading role in environmental sensitisation and waste-sorting practices in Mauritius, working with communities, schools and institutions to promote sustainable habits. MauBank’s support will strengthen the NGO’s awareness campaigns and recycling initiatives, with a focus on high-traffic areas where behavioural change can generate significant environmental impact.
Mr. Vishuene Vydelingum, CEO of MauBank, highlighted the structural value of these partnerships: “A bank’s responsibility extends far beyond financing economic activity,” he says. “Sustainable growth depends on the strength of the social ecosystems that surround it. The organisations we partner with address essential needs. They bridge critical gaps, provide effective support mechanisms and ensure continuity of care where needs are immediate. Supporting them is an investment in social stability as much as in collective performance.”
Every year, MauBank supports community initiatives built around four essential pillars: expanding access to education, accompanying children with disabilities, improving the social and health conditions of vulnerable groups, and advancing sustainable environmental practices with a focus on waste reduction. This ongoing commitment is aligned with the Social and Environmental dimensions of the Bank’s ESG strategy and reflects a long-term ambition to anchor social responsibility in its operations and generate sustainable impact.
