Bridging the Divide:
An Intergenerational Dialogue for a Shared Future in Mauritius
Date & Time: 13th of April, 2026 | 8.30am - 5pm
Location: Charles Telfair Education, Moka
The Charles Telfair Centre, an initiative of Charles Telfair Education, brought together 100 young people from Generation Z and around 20 leaders from various sectors for the event ‘Bridging the Divide: An Intergenerational Dialogue for a Shared Future in Mauritius’, held on Monday 13 April at the Charles Telfair Education campus in Moka. This initiative aims to create a space for dialogue centred on the challenges of intergenerational cohesion and social and economic transformation in Mauritius.
Against a backdrop of growing differences in perceptions and expectations between generations, young Mauritians report increasing difficulties in envisioning their place in society and the labour market, contributing in particular to a growing desire to emigrate. These dynamic raises significant challenges in terms of social cohesion, human capital and economic development.
Three key areas to shed light on intergenerational issues
In the run-up to this meeting, the Charles Telfair Centre conducted a consultation exercise with students to gather perspectives informed by their lived experiences. This approach highlighted generational differences regarding work ethic, work-life balance, mental health, and as well as representations of life trajectories and professional relationships. “Above all, the young participants highlight the feeling that their ideas are not sufficiently valued or taken into account. They also express concerns about career prospects that are perceived as unequal,” emphasises Dr Myriam Blin, Director of the Charles Telfair Centre.
The day’s discussions centred on three themes: The Future of Work & Aspiration, Society, Identity & Wellbeing, and Building a Cohesive Mauritius. “This dialogue shows that generational gaps are not divides, but points of support for rethinking how we organise ourselves. When a framework for listening is established, these differences become opportunities to develop practices, particularly in the world of work, the organisation of society and wellbeing in Mauritius,” says Dr Fiona Grant, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Mauritius and a consultant on this project examining psychosocial relations in Mauritius.
Following this meeting, the Charles Telfair Centre will consolidate the key findings and courses of action identified. A series of recommendations, accompanied by a roadmap for public and private stakeholders, will be drawn up to support the better integration of young people into Mauritian society.
