The launch of the JAM Alumni Passport

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Launched on Friday 17th April at Ebène SSS Girls, the JAM Alumni Passport is a new initiative designed to keep alumni engaged, active, and connected after completing their JA Company of the Year (COY) journey.

It works as a journey tracker, encouraging participation in:
Events
Workshops
Mentorship sessions
Networking opportunities

Each participation earns a stamp, helping alumni progress through different levels of engagement over time.

The main goal is to strengthen engagement within our alumni community by encouraging continuous participation, while also recognising and rewarding involvement in a meaningful way.

As alumni accumulate stamps throughout the year, they unlock different rewards and benefits such as recognition within the community, access to exclusive opportunities, and networking advantages.

More than a program, the JAM Alumni Passport aims to build a more connected, active, and value-driven alumni network.

We look forward to seeing this initiative grow and bring lasting impact to our community.

 

JA Mascareignes celebrates 15 years

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In early December, JA Mascareignes celebrated 15 years of impact with a warm gathering bringing together former Chairpersons and Board members, alumni, partners, and staff.

We were honoured to welcome Pablo Marroche, Partnership Development Manager at JA Americas, highlighting the strength of our global network.

The celebration was a moment to reflect on our journey, values, and the collective efforts that continue to shape the future of JA Mascareignes.

Africa Company of the Year 2025 – Plantura wins second prize in Africa

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JA Mascareignes proudly congratulates Plantura from Loreto College of St Pierre, winners of Second Prize at the Africa Company of the Year 2025 in Nigeria.

Their sustainable, tech-enabled air-purifying plant pot impressed the judges, earning them five awards, including:

  • Girls Lead Award
  • Best Facilitator Award
  • Entrepreneurs’ Organization Rising Leader Award
  • First Bank CEO Entrepreneurship Award
  • 1st Runner-Up – Africa COY 2025

An outstanding achievement showcasing young Mauritian innovation on the African stage.

Goal Accelerator in Rodrigues

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Through the first-ever implementation of the Goal Accelerator Programme in Rodrigues in August 2025, young women entrepreneurs showcased their creativity, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit.

The programme reflects JA Mascareignes’ commitment to empowering young women and strengthening entrepreneurship on the island.

JA Mascareignes lance le programme d’entrepreneuriat JA ITS TYME afin de soutenir 50 femmes à Maurice

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Le mercredi 9 mars, JA Mascareignes a lancé le programme ‘JA ITS TYME’ qui consiste à soutenir 50 femmes à Maurice durant 2022, grace au parrainage de l’Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) et la collaboration d’Entreprendre Féminin Océan Indien (EFOI). Le coup d’envoi de ce projet d’envergure a débuté à Chemin Grenier, Curepipe et Rivière Noire.

JA ITS TYME a pour but d’aider les jeunes entrepreneurs mauriciens en leur apportant les outils nécessaires afin de lancer leur entreprise. Le programme se compose de 17 seances réparties en 7 étapes.

A travers ces formations, les bénéficiares apprendront comment mettre en place et gérer une entreprise, la gestion du temps, la prise de responsabilité, l’estime de soi, l’esprit d’équipe et la persévérance.

 

On Wednesday, March 9, JA Mascareignes launched the JA ITS TYME Program with 50 women in Mauritius for the year 2022. With the sponsorship of Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) and the collaboration of Entreprendre Feminin Ocean Indien (EFOI), we started our first implementations in Chemin Grenier, Curepipe & Rivière Noire.

JA ITS TYME aims to help young aspiring Mauritian entrepreneurs by giving them the tools required to launch their start-ups. The program consists of 7 steps, with a total of 17 sessions.

Through these training sessions, they will learn about setting up and managing their business, time management, taking up responsibilities, self-esteem, team spirit and perseverance.