Sustainable Agricultural
Organisation
The Sustainable Agricultural
Organisation (SAO) is an NGO that was registered on the 16th of
October 2014, when the World Food Day was celebrated. SAO was,
founded by students of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mauritius. The
seed for this idea was planted by our President, Mr. Vagish Ramborun, who graduated
with a BSc( Hons) Agriculture in 2014. He was supported by the Vice President Mr.
Keshwar Lobin, Asst .Secretary-Ms. Seechurn Anusha and Asst. Treasurer-Ms.
Theeroovengadum Sadiana Nivershee (see pic above)
Currently, there are 15 people
holding the SAO, namely Ms. Goundan Anushka, Mrs. Jhunputh Varuna, Ms. Seerputh
Soobhashinee, Ms.Poonoosamy
Vijaya, Mr.Aadarsh
Ramdinee, Mr. Jean Dionovan Polimon, Ms. Danitza Latour, Ms. Sivani Ramdewor,Ms.
Bocus Narvada and Mr. Mohnish Seewoonarain. SAO are advised by Professor S
Facknath, Professor in Sustainable Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Ms
Anishah Aujayeb, Curator of the Port Louis Hub, Mr. Shane Hardowar and Mrs.
Badroonesha Aumjaud.
The Sustainable Agricultural
Organisation believes that the key for a sustainable and peaceful world lies in
the hands of the youth community. It is the good vision of the young people
that will help in the construction of a better world where human beings will
have more respect for the nature and learn to live in harmony with it.
Educating the young people about the importance of agriculture and the impact
of climate change and sustainable Agriculture during their early initiation
will help them develop an interest in agriculture and farming
This interest in farming will
further encourage them to invest their time in agriculture. Therefore this will
lead to the emergence of a new generation of sustainable farmers who practice
sustainable agriculture to earn their living. The problem of food security can
then be solved as more people will take interest in agriculture.
Our
Mission: Promote
the acceptance and adoption of Sustainable Agriculture among the young
generation for meeting the challenge of sustainable and climate –resilient food
security.
Aims
and Objectives: The
aim of the project is to ensure that the youth and persons with disabilities
become familiar with the principles and practices of Sustainable Agriculture,
and adopt them.
Events
Organised:
·
Painting
competition by Association des Parents de Déficients Auditifs (APDA) school
students
·
Helping
the NGO Lupus-alert in its annual fund raising
Upcoming
Events:
·
Project
Smart Agriculture in collaboration with AIESEC UTM
·
Establishment
of a Sustainable garden At APDA
·
Project
ANFEN: Raising awareness on agriculture to vulnerable young people who are
confronted to social problems
Join
us on
SAO blog and SAO Facebook
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