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JCI Mauritius; known as Jeune Chambre Internationale Maurice and previously known as Jeune Chambre Economique de Maurice was officially set up in 1980, operating as a French local chapter. In 1984, it was founded by one of the most influential entrepreneurs of the country – Michel de Speville C.B.E, founder of Eclosia Group and won its affiliation with JCI at 1984 World Congress in Montreal, Canada. Arnaud Godere, O.S.K, past President of the Mauritius Post, was the only Mauritian to serve as JCI World President in 1994.

JCI Mauritius has around 200 members through 5 local chapters and is recognised as a model Non-Governmental Organisation. JCI Mauritius is a nonprofit organization of young active citizens age 18 to 40 who are engaged and committed to creating impact in their communities. Active citizens are individuals invested in the future of our world. JCI gathers active citizens from all sectors of society. We develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to make informed decisions and take action

JCI is also known in Mauritius through its yearly program “The Outstanding Young Person Award” and “The Creative Young Entrepreneur Award”. Globally JCI was founded in 1915 in St Louis, USA and has 175,000 members impacting in over 100 countries. JCI was awarded as the Best Global Organisation in the World supporting Young Entrepreneurs at the 2018 World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) and also plays an important role as a United Nations Partner on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

JCI counts among its midst the world’s most influential people including Prince Albert of Monaco, Japanese Prime minister Hatoyama Yukio, President Jacque Chirac of France and U.S. President John F. Kennedy who famously said “Harvard gave me an education, Junior Chamber gave me an education for life.”

How is JCI different from other nonprofits? JCI members take initiative to solve local challenges. More than a one-time donation or service opportunity, we focus on sustainable impact locally and globally. It only takes one active citizen to change the world. Be that active citizen today.

References: https://jci.cc/ https://jcimauritius.org/