Sonal Chawla Kanga­lee

A woman can improve her look dramatically by make-up, hairstyle, and way of dressing. She has however to learn how to make her skin soft and beautiful, to nourish her hair, and how to use cosmetics and perfumes effectively.

Dayana Doorghen, Assistant Manager, Appletree communications Ltd.

Some women react differently and have open minds to absorb and generate new ideas. They don't like to seek career favours on the basis of sympathy and they are prepared to struggle and work hard to gain recognition on their own merits.

Lakshmi Gunessee feels that the Government is providing many facilities to improve the status of women.

“It is not as in the earlier days when women were staying at home. Women are now very successful at merging work and family with respect and dignity”, says the President of the Union Park Women Association.

Margaret Pan Sin Chung, treasurer of Association Mauricienne des Femmes Chefs d’Enterprises.

Women have to motivate themselves and allow their skills, talents, capability and capacity to come out. They should not be afraid of taking risks, from every positive or negative reaction one learns something.

Nedjma Chaabane Rajah values education above everything.

Neither the problems nor the situations of women are the same all over the world. They differ from country to country and from region to region. And yet they share one thing  in common to succeed in life, and that's education, says a researcher in Arabic Science and Civilisation.

Leckrani Soobagra, Chairperson and Managing Director, Bonny Air Travel.

Women in Mauritius have still a long way to go before they can carve a special place for themselves in the various sectors of the economy in spite of efforts that are made by the authorities to improve their status. However, it is felt a wind of change is blowing among the women and they are motivated, says an established woman entrepreneur.

According to Lacheemee Bhunjun, breastfeeding is beneficial for both mother and baby.

The best nutrition that a baby can get comes from the mother's milk, according to counsellors. They even claim breastfeeding is beneficial to both mother and baby. «Other drinks may
be contaminated and can make baby sick. Even the World Health Organisation has recommended that infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months.»

According to Poonam, direction is a very difficult job.

Poonam Kumari Dhalley is a young, dynamic girl with multiple talents. She has been a concept writer, ad film maker, script writer, lyrics writer, film director.

Emma Plumb

Just imagine you are born in the UK and you got married to someone from a distant island like Mauritius. What do you think you’ll miss most in your life? Emma Plumb has quite a few things to tell.

Binity has been painting for the last10 years.

Some people possess a large stock of talent. Binity Kumari Appanah is one of them. She runs not only her business smoothly thanks to her determination and skill but also very ably reconciles her family and business lives.

Nadege Noungon

Nadege Noungon is a young dynamic communication manager. She is presently working on many projects related to diabetes with the Association for the Promotion of  Health (APSA) International. She believes nothing is impossible in life.

Kristina believes that women are on the same footing as men.

Kristina Bestel has an inherent love for dogs. This passion for animals has made her a breeder. However, she says, whatever may be her profession, a woman should find time to spend with her family.

Neermala Luckeenarain

Fine Arts is yet to take off in Mauritius. However, positive steps to encourage creativity in the field, despite cost barriers, are well on their way. The ability to express one’s emotions and outlook should be recognised as it will contribute to the development of society.

Asha Jaddoo

She is middle-aged, very dynamic, and practises yoga, which she calls an application to cure the body, mind and soul. Yoga for her is a science that helps to maintain a healthy body.

Aansa Bedacee

Aansa Bedacee is a young, dynamic girl with multiple talents. She has been a model, TV presenter, painter, columnist, a PR Director and is presently PR & Events Leader.