Mauritian society is highly multi-ethnic, with a population of descendants from the Indian subcontinent, Africa, France, Great Britain and even China. The majority of Mauritian practice Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. Mauritius is a unique testament of people living successfully together, in a world where there are so few examples of success at this level.

GISED has recently appointed two new International Advisory Board members in Mauritius and is fully committed to working with people of all different backgrounds in the society. One of GISED's first projects is in partnership with the Anglican Diocese of Mauritius in the preservation of the heritage of one of the oldest places of worship in Mahebourg, Mauritius, which is an important cultural symbol as well as a place of family and community today. Our monetary contribution will ensure that this magnificent structure will be preserved for use for many years to come.

“You gather the idea that Mauritius was made first and then heaven, and that heaven was copied after Mauritius”. (Mark Twain in Following the Equator)