The IBL Foundation, having as motto Initiatives for a Better Life, was founded at the end of October 2009.

The IBL Foundation reinforces the IBL Group’s commitment to one of its Mission Statement :

“We will fully play our social role as a contributor towards the further development of Mauritius and of the region. We will continue to respect the environment and will act responsibly towards its improvement for the future generations.”

Through regular communication with its stakeholders via its Permanent Committee, the IBL Foundation reiterates IBL Group’s commitment to social responsibility and to the future of our nation by participating in the development and well-being of Mauritian children.

IBL believes in the potential of the young generation and is convinced that it is the richest and strongest resource upon which are built all the hopes and the future of our country. Therefore, most of its financial resources have been allotted to projects relating to children and/or environment.

In line with IBL’s Mission Statement and beliefs, and:

“As an organisation committed to social responsibility and charitable objects, the IBL Foundation makes good use of its resources in a transparent way in order to give Mauritian children the opportunity to grow and develop within a safe and protected environment, as well as providing them with the necessary tools to face the economic challenges of tomorrow.”

The principal target being children and above all, underprivileged children, the IBL Foundation is thus keen to work with NGOs and Corporate Partners in projects concerning:

• Building and Social Capital - For example: Prevention of violence, promotion of Human Rights, awareness and prevention against sexual abuse, reinforcement of civic responsibility, etc.
• Disabilities – Support to children with disabilities.
• Education – Formal and non formal, including food programmes in schools.
• Eradication of Absolute Poverty Programmes.
• Health – For example: Support to HIV/AIDS prevention programmes, support to young pregnant women, promotion of activities educating children on different health issues (diabetes, nutrition and others), etc.
• Protection and preservation of the Environment.
• Leisure and Sports.
• Youth and Children development – For example – Support programmes against violence at school, prevention of drug, cigarette and alcohol consumption, youth empowerment, etc.

As an economic pillar in Mauritius, IBL gives much importance to its social and environmental responsibilities towards its stakeholders, as demonstrated in its Mission Statement and its Environmental Charter. The IBL Foundation’s role is to convert IBLs’ values into real projects and actions. The IBL Foundation works according to specific principles which are in line with IBLs’ values.

To know more about the IBL Foundations’ principles, here.
To know more about IBL’s Environmental Charter, here.

The IBL Foundation’s Committee is made up of fourteen members, each representing a sector within IBL, with a responsible person for the day-to-day activities. The members meet on a monthly basis, under the chairmanship of Mr Nicolas Merven, Chief Operating Officer of IBL Retail. It is the Committee’s duty, along with the IBL Foundation’s Permanent Committee, to select the social & environmental programmes that will receive IBL’s support. This committee also liaises with Business Units to see to the proper working of the CSR operations, locally. The IBL Foundation is also responsible for reporting on the CSR initiatives made by the Group.

To know the members of the IBL Foundation Committee, here.
To know more about the IBL Foundation’s structure, here.

Selection Criteria

Before submitting a project, please check the selection criteria, here.

Application Forms

Financial support will only be considered if application is made on the IBL Foundation’s prescribed form. Please, try to be as clear and precise as possible by filling in a maximum of the information requested.

Download the IBL Foundation Application Form in doc word format, here.

To know more about the IBL Foundations’ projects for 2009, click here.

To know more about the IBL Foundations’ projects for 2010, click here.

To know more about IBL implications for the environment, here.