NIGHT SHELTER — Social Register — Robert Hungley: “You will be able to register”

The vice-president of the republic, Robert Hungley, who had in the morning of this Sunday at an inter-religious meeting in the gardens of the Saint Marc church, Flic-en-Flac, was also present in Saint-Jean on this occasion. “The government is doing what it takes to help the homeless,” he makes it clear from the outset. Also, in this wake, “they will soon be able to register on the Social Register of Mauritius (RSM)”. He spoke to residents and newcomers of the Saint-Jean night shelter as part of a Solidarity Day dedicated to homeless people, last Sunday. A collaboration between Caritas Mauritius and the NGO NuKpav, with the support of volunteers. Robert Hungley indicates that it is important that they can register and benefit from state support. For this, however, potential beneficiaries must all have their respective national identity card. He therefore launched an appeal to all those who do not have one to do so as quickly as possible. Mindful of the difficulties that those accompanying them encounter, Robert Hungley says he would like a fast track to be opened for them at the social security office to facilitate their registration and for them to be taken into consideration. “It has to be Straight Forward and they have to be supported. If they are there, it is because they do not have the means. Some cannot read or write. »One of the accompanying residents of the night shelter at the Social Security office, Brigitte Michel, also a member of the Caritas staff, testifies. “The service is not friendly at all. No matter who comes for procedures, there is only one department that takes care of them, which makes the wait very long, half a day or more. This is very discouraging to those in need,” she concedes.

Incomplete statistics

“In addition, often those who come from night shelters are victims of stigma. There should be a dedicated counter just for them. We are asking for a simplification of procedures. » She continues: 'The figures which are officially communicated do not reflect reality because their number is two to three times higher. “Robert Hungley, for his part, wanted to send a message of support to residents: “Li inportan ki zot kone ki zot konte pou nou! “If he recognizes that there are difficulties in life, “there is also a new life to prepare for†. He adds: “Winter is coming. Precautions must be taken. Above all, you must not get sick. There are volunteers and chaperones to help you. And with what is happening in the world, you need more support to deal with the difficulties. But there is hope... » Before having a special word also addressed to the volunteers. evoking the scourge of drugs, which