About us
Our Story
Founded in the 1989, Halley Movement is a coalition of charitable organisations working for the welfare of children and family in Mauritius and in the southern African region. The NGO holds Consultative Status with ECOSOC.
The organisation is an Elected member of African Union ECOSOCC and serves as Deputy Presiding Officer (East Africa) of ECOSOCC’s 4th PGA.
Lead organisation for Mauritius IGF & Africa-Indian Ocean Island States IGF
The NGO is managed by an Executive Board and is supported by members from two teams, namely the technical team and the ‘Crisis Workers’ team. The ‘Crisis Workers’ team comprises volunteers from different regions and various sectors of the country.
Halley Movement works in partnership with the private sector, governmental institutions and other international and national organisations. Halley Movement now sits on board of various International organisations in an attempt to devise policies in the interest of the world children.
Our Work
Since it was created, Halley Movement has dealt with issues of child abuses, and has counselled parents on such matters. In many occasions, have testified in Courts, provides telephone counselling service, and face-to-face counselling where experts provide advice and information to parents.
Now, after more than 10 years of existence, the tactics and mode of operation of Halley Movement has evolved. The organisation is more receptive to the demand of groups and community leaders. Through workshops and training sessions, laymen are involved in our programs and are involved in multi-marketing whereby they in turn disseminate the values of the organisation.
Our Mission
To protect and promote the welfare of children and families in Mauritius as well as in the African continent through dissemination and advancement through actions.
Our Subsidiary
Internet Child Safety Foundation
The Foundation is dedicated to fostering a community of responsible and informed Internet users among children and young people in Mauritius and Sub-Saharan Africa.
ICSF focuses on empowering parents with the tools and knowledge they need, promoting positive online content for children, and encouraging safe and responsible internet use.
Helpline Mauritius
Created with the vision of providing a safe space for addressing social, emotional, and family challenges, this project has evolved into a trusted resource for counselling and guidance. Through awareness campaigns and school-based activities, Helpline Mauritius has broadened its impact, reaching a wide audience and making a significant contribution to the well-being of the community.
Mauritius IGF
The Mauritius Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a collaborative event that fosters policy dialogue between government and non-governmental stakeholders on key issues related to Internet Governance. It provides a platform for diverse actors to engage, share perspectives, and collaborate on shaping the future of the Internet.