PHWA

Physically Handicapped Welfare Association

Mauritius

The PHWA is situated at Joseph d’Argent Street in Rose Hill, Mauritius.

Our doors are open weekdays from 8:30 to 15:30. The number of disabled members presently attending the Centre is 40; 12 males and 28 females, aged between 18 and 60 years. Most of them have a physical disability and require wheelchairs or crutches to move. Some are slightly mentally disabled and a few have communication impairments.

They attend the Centre daily (except over weekends) to work and perform various activities. Our minibus assures their transportation in the morning from their residence and back again in the afternoon. A light lunch is also provided free to all of them.

Management

A Management Committee of 12 members is elected every two years at a General Assembly meeting, at which the PHWA office bearers are nominated. The Committee meets on a monthly basis to assist with professional advice and to take decisions on the different policies to be adopted and followed, all for the smooth running of the Association.

The staff consists of a secretary, an assistant secretary, a supervisor, a kitchen helper and a driver who all look after the day to day running of the Centre.

PHWA Objectives

Our prime objective is to bring relief and to promote the welfare, development and improve the quality of life of the physically handicapped; providing them with a social, educational and economic framework and an entertaining environment, all essentials for their own personal growth, their self sufficiency and their integration into society.