National Solidarity Fund (NSF)
1. Introduction
The National Solidarity Fund (NSF) was set up under the NSF Act 1991 under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity with the following objectives:-
(a) to provide financial assistance to citizens of Mauritius residing in Mauritius, who may require surgical operations which can only be performed abroad or in medical institutions in Mauritius approved by the Ministry of Health;
(b) to provide, with the approval of the Minister, financial assistance directly to individuals who have undergone severe personal hardship.
2. Vision and mission statement
2.1 Mission
To enhance the quality of life of needy persons through national solidarity.
2.2 Mission
The mission of the Fund is to promote individual wellbeing through financial assistance to alleviate immediate hardship.
3. Services provided by the National Solidarity Fund
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Mode of Application:
Application form accompanied by relevant documents, should be submitted to the NSF at its registered office:
National Solidarity Fund
3rd Floor,
Court View Building
21, Pope Hennessy Street
Port Louis
Attn: Administrative Secretary
Tel: 210 8152; 211 3438; 289 0425; 289 0426
Fax: 213 1847
COMPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL SOLIDARITY FUND BOARD
The Board consists of:
- a Chairperson (appointed by the Minister)
- Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity (Social Security and National Solidarity Division)
- the Secretary for Home Affairs or his representative
- the Financial Secretary or his representative
- the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Health and Wellness or his representative
- a representative of Mauritius Tax payers’ Association
- a representative of Business Mauritius
- a representative of Employees’ Trade Unions appointed by the Minister); and
- a representative of Mauritius Council of Social Services
Contact details
Administrative Secretary
National Solidarity Fund
Address: 3rd Floor, Court View Building, 21, Pope Hennessy Street, Port Louis
Telephone No: 210 8152/ 211 3438/ 289 0425/ 289 0426
Fax: 213 1847
Email: registry.nsf@gmail.com