Corporate Volunteering in Mauritius: How JTC colleagues Supported The Squint Project

Through our JTC Gives community programme, colleagues across our global network support causes that make a meaningful difference in their local communities.

An impactful example of corporate volunteering in Mauritius is JTC’s support for The Squint Project, an initiative delivered alongside the Rotary Club of Bagatelle to help children and families affected by strabismus – a condition commonly known as squint – through specialist consultations and strabismus surgery in Mauritius.

What is The Squint Project?

Strabismus remains a condition that is not always widely understood, and many families may not realise that squint treatment for children is available, or that it can often be treated or corrected. By improving access to specialist consultations and strabismus surgery in Mauritius, The Squint Project is helping to raise awareness of the condition while also delivering life-changing care to those who need it most.

Expanding to Rodrigues Island: a new milestone

Now in its fourth year, the initiative continues to expand its reach and impact. This year marked an important milestone, with the project extending to Rodrigues Island for the first time. Supported by specialist doctors from India, the programme provided around 200 consultations and at least 50 surgeries, mainly for children, helping to improve outcomes for families across both islands.

Corporate volunteering in Mauritius: JTC colleagues on the ground

Alongside JTC’s sponsorship of the initiative, colleagues from our Mauritius office took part in direct corporate volunteering in Mauritius, supporting the project on the ground, as part of a wider community effort. In the early hours of the morning, team members came together to prepare sandwiches and refreshments for children and their families. At the hospital, colleagues assisted with registration, helped guide families through the consultation process and supported efforts to create a calm and welcoming environment for those attending appointments.

Volunteers also spent time with children through simple but meaningful activities, including handing out treats and stickers, playing games and encouraging drawing, helping to ease anxiety and make the experience more comfortable for families throughout the day.

Every contribution played a part in supporting the success of the initiative and in helping to deliver practical care and comfort to children and families during their treatment journey.

A sincere thank you to everyone involved in supporting The Squint Project.

Key Takeaways

JTC Gives supported The Squint Project, delivering strabismus surgery and squint treatment for children in Mauritius and Rodrigues Island.
The initiative is run in partnership with the Rotary Club of Bagatelle, with specialist doctors travelling from India to provide care.
This year, around 200 consultations and at least 50 surgeries were carried out — the first time the project has reached Rodrigues Island.
JTC colleagues provided hands-on corporate volunteering support, helping families through registration, consultations and the hospital day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is strabismus (squint)?

Strabismus is a condition where the eyes do not align together in the same direction. One eye may turn inward, outward, upward or downward relative to the other. It is one of the most common eye conditions in children.

Is squint treatable in children?

Yes. Many cases of strabismus in children can be treated or corrected, particularly when identified early. Treatment options include glasses, eye patching and, in some cases, corrective surgery.

What does The Squint Project do?

The Squint Project is an initiative that provides specialist strabismus consultations and surgery for children and families in Mauritius and Rodrigues Island, run in partnership with the Rotary Club of Bagatelle and supported by visiting specialist doctors.

How does JTC support The Squint Project?

JTC provides sponsorship for the initiative and colleagues from the Mauritius office participate directly as volunteers, assisting with logistics, family support and creating a positive environment for patients on the day.

What is JTC Gives?

JTC Gives is JTC’s community programme, through which colleagues across the firm’s global network support charitable causes in their local communities, through fundraising, donations and volunteering.

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