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🌟Transforming lives through inclusion! 💫 Our platform advocates for persons with disabilities with enriching classes, workshops, and training.

Join us in building a world where everyone belongs and thrives 💎

05/11/2026

Another successful sale at Middlesex University Mauritius!

Our young people at YWDEP continue to put their skills into practice, with their handmade products finding an appreciative audience at Middlesex University.

These sales have become a valuable opportunity for our youth to engage with the wider community, gain practical experience and take pride in the work they produce.

Our sincere thanks to Georgina Ragaven, the Middlesex University staff, CE & BEN for the delicious doughnuts, and everyone who visited our stand and supported the work of our youth through their purchases. 💕

We greatly appreciate this continued support and the opportunities it creates for meaningful participation and inclusion.

19/09/2026

A sweet day of discovery at L'Aventure du Sucre! 🌿

An enjoyable enriching experience for our YWDEP members. From discovering more about Mauritius’ history and the story of sugar to sharing conversations, laughter and experiences along the way, there was plenty to take away from the day.

These moments outside our usual spaces matter. They offer opportunities to discover, to learn, to engage with new people and places, and above all, to participate fully in the social and cultural life of our community.

A heartfelt thank you to Cindy and her team for making this visit possible and for the kindness and warmth extended to our members throughout the day. 💙

06/09/2026

🌿 Every FERNEY Ti Bazar is a new opportunity for our YWDEP members to meet people, share what they create, build confidence and experience entrepreneurship in action.

For YWDEP, these regular opportunities matter. Economic empowerment and independence are built over time — by creating spaces where persons with disabilities can participate, develop their skills, earn from their work and be recognised for what they have to offer.

We are grateful to FERNEY for making this space available and for continuing to champion inclusion, and to Sophie Gordon-Gentil and team for their valuable and continued support to YWDEP. 💚

And we’re already looking forward to the next one! 🎄✨

📅 29 November 2026 — Christmas Ti Bazar. Save the date! You won’t want to miss this special edition! 🎅🏻

25/08/2026

🌱 From garden to table at YWDEP! 🥬🥪

Our YWDEP young men harvested lettuce that they have grown and looked after themselves and then used it to prepare sandwiches together.

Beyond the activity itself, this is about developing practical life skills, confidence and independence, while creating meaningful opportunities for participation and inclusion.

Small everyday experiences can be powerful steps towards empowerment and greater autonomy. 💚

12/08/2026

Your favourite chef with Down syndrome is back again! 🎂

08/07/2026

There was no special occasion today—just another day at YWDEP doing what we believe in.

Our beneficiaries planned the meal, rolled the faratas, prepared the pumpkin, cooked, set the table, cleaned the kitchen and, of course, enjoyed the fruits of their work together.

These moments may seem ordinary, but they’re exactly where confidence, responsibility and independence are built. At YWDEP, life skills are not taught in a classroom alone—they’re lived, practised and shared every day.

A heartfelt thank you to Sandy Monrose for donating the pumpkin, which became the centrepiece of today’s lunch. Your generosity was appreciated by everyone around the table. 💙

Inclusion means creating opportunities for people to do things themselves.

05/07/2026

✨ YWDEP was delighted to once again be part of the FERNEY Ti Bazar, continuing our commitment to promoting inclusion, empowerment, and sustainability.

Our beneficiaries proudly showcased and sold their handcrafted products, each reflecting their creativity, talent, and dedication. Every purchase helps support our programmes and contributes to creating greater opportunities for persons with disabilities.

A sincere thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand, supported our work, and chose to shop with us.

A special thank you to Sophie Gordon-Gentil and the Ferney team for your continued support, warm hospitality, and for always providing YWDEP with a space where inclusion truly comes to life. We look forward to many more editions together!

23/06/2026

✨ What others overlook, we reimagine. ♻️

Whether it’s a discarded object or untapped talent, our “Trash to Treasure” project is a reminder that value is not always immediately visible.

By combining recycling with disability inclusion, YWDEP is creating opportunities, reducing waste, and demonstrating that potential can be found in unexpected places.

♻️ Reducing waste
🤝 Promoting inclusion
💡 Unlocking potential
✨ Creating impact

Thank you Amar Gopul

10/06/2026

🌊♻️ Our YWDEP members proudly participated in a beach and coastal clean-up activity in Pointe Jerome as part of the celebrations marking World Ocean Day 2026.

Organised by MOL (Mauritius) Ltd and the MOL Charitable Trust, the event brought together volunteers, community organisations and stakeholders united by a shared commitment to protecting our oceans and preserving our environment for future generations.

Our members enthusiastically joined the clean-up effort, demonstrating that persons with disabilities are not merely beneficiaries of sustainable development initiatives, but active contributors to positive change within their communities. The activity provided an opportunity not only to care for the environment, but also to foster teamwork, social inclusion and civic engagement.

YWDEP extends its sincere gratitude to MOL (Mauritius) Ltd, the MOL Charitable Trust and all those involved in organising this meaningful initiative and for ensuring that inclusion remains at the heart of community action.

Always a very special thought to Damien Deruisseau whose support and friendship helped forge the connection between YWDEP and MOL, a partnership that continues to benefit our members and community. Gone too soon, but never forgotten. 🕊️🤍

Special thanks to I61 Foundation and Precious Plastic

💙🌍 Nothing about us without us — including environmental action.

26/05/2026

💐 Mother’s Day preparations at YWDEP 💐

Our youths had a beautiful and heartwarming session creating handmade Mother’s Day cards with love, creativity and care for the special mothers and mother figures in their lives. ❤️✨

A special thank you to Nadja for organising and guiding this lovely activity and for always encouraging our youths to express themselves through creativity and joy. 🌸

Through activities like these, our youths continue to develop their confidence, creativity and self-expression in a fun and inclusive environment. Every card was made with care and meaning, reminding us that the simplest gestures often come straight from the heart. 💖

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https://www.ywdep.com/

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