The Mauritius Family Planning & Welfare Association is the country's leading NGO for sexual and reproductive health — a democratic, volunteer-driven organisation advancing equity through advocacy, education, service provision, capacity building, data collection and care.
The MFPWA, in collaboration with its key stakeholders, is fully engaged in providing all citizens of the Republic of Mauritius — families, women, men, adolescents (girls and boys), the disabled and LGBTs — universal access to quality integrated FP-SRHR information and services in an equitable, efficient, digitalized and sustained manner.
A Mauritian society where every individual responsibly enjoys full sexual and reproductive health and rights, and where Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) information and services are available, accessible and affordable to all — irrespective of sex, gender, age, creed or sexual orientation.
Founded in 1957, MFPWA is the leading NGO in Mauritius for sexual and reproductive health rights and services. A democratic, volunteer-driven organisation, we combine decades of experience with a national network of outreach services, clinics, a drop-in centre, daycare facilities and retail outlets — including the Rodrigues branch.
Our work spans education, counselling, research, training, advocacy, and direct clinical care — delivered with the conviction that health is a right, not a privilege.
We uphold sexual and reproductive health and rights as fundamental human rights and promote the dignity, autonomy and equality of all individuals.
We respect diversity and ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity, fairness and compassion — regardless of age, sex, gender, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation or other characteristics.
We work with professionalism, transparency and accountability, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and ethical decision-making.
We strive to reduce inequalities and ensure that underserved, vulnerable and marginalized populations have equitable access to information, services and opportunities.
We believe in the meaningful participation of individuals, communities, volunteers and young people in decisions that affect their lives and wellbeing.
We adapt to challenges through innovation and a lasting commitment to sustainability.
We value the pleasure principle and the reproductive health needs of the population through every stage and age of life, affirming that sexual pleasure is a right and integral to SRH.
We embrace learning, creativity and innovation in order to respond effectively to emerging challenges and opportunities.
We recognise that sustainable change requires collaboration, and work with partners across sectors to achieve shared goals.
MFPWA is governed under the Mauritius Family Planning & Welfare Association Act 2018, with a National Executive Committee of volunteer professionals as its highest decision-making body.
The Committee includes youth representatives, co-opted members, and a representative of the Ministry of Health & Wellness — in line with IPPF standards on youth representation, gender balance, and good governance.
Multilateral partners powering MFPWA's global advocacy and clinical reach.
The Mauritius Family Planning & Welfare Association Act 2018 establishes MFPWA as a non-profit body corporate mandated to deliver sexual and reproductive health information, education, counselling, and services — including youth-friendly programmes, support for childless couples, advocacy, and research — in compliance with IPPF Accreditation Standards and Charter of Values including transparency, gender balance, and youth representation.