Promotion of Mauritian Native artwork by stimulating interest in it outside of Mauritius, expanding its availability and thereby raising its value to the level at which it should be recognized. In so doing, MNAF hopes to contribute to the economic success of indigenous Mauritian artists and the villages they live in.

MNAF's Objectives are to:

·         Improve the economic well-being of Mauritian Native artists;

·         Invigorate the education and training of the next generation of Mauritian Native artists;

·         Increase general awareness of Mauritian Native cultures and provide opportunities to educate the public about the diverse cultural
      expressions of Mauritius indigenous peoples; and

·         Stimulate demand for and help establish fair market pricing for works of art and music created by Mauritian Native people.

·         Represent its members.

·         Support the promotion of and create opportunities for Mauritian Native Artists to perform and sell their works in Australia.

·         Submit views to the authorities on behalf of its members.

·         Advise members on current and future issues affecting their businesses and professions.

·         Create a business and professionals network, and produce an annual business directory for public distribution.

·         Organise training activities in fields as diverse as information technology and international trade.

·         Establish and maintain trade, business and professional exchanges between Australia and Mauritius.

·         Initiate co-operation and affiliation programmes and other links with international organisations so as to further the interests of its  
       members and the business community as a whole.

 Foundation Executive:

·         Christian Calou, Founder Member & President

·         Randhir Sunecher, Founder member & Vice President

·         Clancy Philippe, Founder Member & Vice President & Director of the Foundation

·         Mowlasee Swasty, Founder Member & Assistant Director of the Foundation

·         Stephen Collet, Founder Member & Secretary

·         Robert Feillafe, Founder Member & Treasurer

·         Marie Rose Calou, Founder Member & Public Relations

·         Madeleine Philippe, Founder Member & Deputy Public Relations

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·         Also elected as Founder Members were:

·         Errol Rahiman, Estelle Alcindor, Gino Guingan, Jean Noel Mootoo & Sharonne Wong Quai Lam.

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·         Advisory Members:
Eddy Abraham, Alain Leveque, Desire Saramandif, Desire Francois

 For further information: Email MNAF at clancy@cjp.net

Become an Associate Member of the Foundation. Fill in application form and submit to clancy@cjp.net