Purposes
To promote voluntary/charitable purposes and community development in Mauritius, in particular, the advancement of social education, the furtherance of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness. To promote and foster co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes by bringing together representatives of the statutory bodies and voluntary organizations engaged in the furtherance of the above purposes
 
Objectives
-To stimulate and promote economic, social and cultural activities for the advancement of the community.
-To assist in the planning and coordination of the activities of Member organizations
-To organize workshops, seminars, conferences and training courses for voluntary social workers, personnel of voluntary organizations,non-governmental organizations and professionals to strengthen their organizational and managerial capabilities.
-To co-ordinate the activities of NGOs in emergency and natural disaster activities and programmes.
-To collect, diffuse and share information pertaining to adult education and development in particular.
-To promote, encourage and undertake experimental work.