ABOUT ECOSEN
ECOSEN is No To Poverty’s sustainable development initiative, built on over 15 years of impact in Mauritius. It focuses on creating long-term solutions that strengthen sustainable livelihoods, protect the environment, and reduce poverty across the region as part of its Horizon 2040 vision.
Key pillars include:
- Sustainable livelihood development
- Environmental protection and climate action
- Poverty reduction and social empowerment
- Regional impact and inclusive growth
ECOSEN is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is governed by the accredited NGO No To Poverty.
Horizon 2040
Skills & Jobs
ECOSEN Academy Building skills and creating jobs.
Regional Expansion
Regional Expansion Future development in Madagascar.
Sustainability
Sustainable Livelihoods Long-term poverty reduction.
Partnerships
Environmental Action Protection & resilience.
ECOSEN ACADEMY
Education – a Pathway to Beat Poverty
ECOSEN Academy provides training and career pathways for women, youth, and unemployed adults, with opportunities to progress into formal qualifications, including diplomas and degrees.
Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and strong partnerships with employers, we transform training into real employment opportunities.
By building a growing talent pipeline of prepared and motivated individuals, ECOSEN Academy supports local and regional workforce development while creating sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable communities.
THE CHALLENGE
Many capable individuals remain unemployed due to lack of training access, experience, and employer networks. ECOSEN bridges this gap by preparing job-ready individuals for sustainable employment.
Structured vocational training and degree courses
Workplace readiness and Apprenticeship Program
Mentoring & supervision
Prepared for sustainable employment
Upcoming ecosen academy courses
Training areas
- Care for Elderly and Disabled
- Food & catering
- Hospitality
- Logistics
- IT and Management Skills
- Agriculture
- Technical skills
- Environmental services
ECOSEN APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAYS
For Participants
- Gain real-world work experience
- Develop practical skills employers value
- Build confidence and professional habits
- Transition from training to stable income
- Improve long-term employability
- Break the cycle of unemployment
For Employers
- Access trained, job-ready candidates
- Reduce recruitment and onboarding costs
- Shape skills to match real workplace needs
- Build a reliable local talent pipeline
- Contribute to social impact and workforce development
- Support SDG-aligned employment creation
ECOSEN Regional & Cross-Border
Creating Long-Term Social and Economic Impact
ECOSEN’s regional and cross-border initiative is designed to deliver sustainable social and economic development across the region.
With expansion into Madagascar, a locally accredited NGO is being established to address poverty challenges in line with ECOSEN’s regional mission, while ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance.
Key objectives:
- Ethical labour mobility
- Regional skills and employment pathways
- Strong local skills ecosystems
- SDG-aligned job creation
SOCIAL IMPACT & SDG ALIGNMENT
ECOSEN contributes directly to:
- SDG 1 – No Poverty
- SDG 4 – Quality Education
- SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth
- SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
By transforming skills into livelihoods, ECOSEN supports long-term economic resilience, dignity, and inclusion.
Partnership
We invite employers, institutions, and organisations to partner with ECOSEN by:
- Offering apprenticeship placements
- Supporting training delivery
- Hiring trained participants
- Co-designing workforce pathways
Together, we can build a skilled workforce and create lasting employment opportunities.