Each year, in December, APSA holds its annual national Flag Day, which is its main fundraising event. Volunteer collectors dressed in fuchsia t-shirts can be seen dotted around the island, on the streets, in shopping malls, and in numerous other public places, to raise funds for the association. The money collected goes toward the running costs of the association, as well as sponsoring a variety of its activities. APSA’s aim is to give the population access to diabetes care at an affordable price. Every year, we witness the generosity of the Mauritian people who give openhandedly as they join hands with us in the battle of being ‘Together Against Diabetes’.

As a measure of good governance and transparency, APSA’s fundraising counting system is validated by a Professional Accounting Firm. Each year, members from Macoss, nominated accountants and ushers from the Court are invited to be present during the counting of the funds raised during APSA’s Flag Day. This ensures transparency and the good running of such an important operation

Decentralised Cooperation Programme European Union (DCP EU)

2015: Launching of the Foot Care Caravan 


Since its launch in 2015, the APSA Foot Care Caravan has travelled to over 30 villages and towns, reaching thousands of people. The services it offers are all free of charge, and include foot assessments, screening, and instruction to those suffering from Type 2 diabetes.

Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC)

As part of the project, ‘Fighting Diabetes in the Workplace’, initiated by the Mauritius Research Council, the APSA Foot Care Caravan was parked within the premises of Omnicane Ltd, La Baraque, L’Escalier, and contributed to the project whose aim was to prevent amputation and other complications associated with the diabetic foot.

World Health Organisation (WHO)

In 2019, APSA partnered with WHO to run a programme on ‘Awareness, Education, and Prevention of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases’. This pilot project was carried out in partnership with other local NGO’s amongst the vulnerable communities of the Black River (Rivière Noire) region. It involved conducting diabetes screenings, foot assessments, nutrition workshops, and educational sessions for those suffering from diabetes, and at risk of cardiovascular disease. The sustainability of the programme was reinforced by the launch of the APSA Riviere Noire branch which is now following up those who benefitted from the project.