Table 39: General Call 2018 No of Projects Priority Areas of funded under Intervention GC2018 Socio-economic development 29 as a means for poverty alleviation Educational support and 115 training Social housing 1 Supporting people with 23 disabilities Dealing with health problems 47 Family protection including 23 gender-based violence Leisure and sports 18 Environment and sustainable 19 development Peace and nation-building 4 Road Safety and Security 3 Total 282 Amount (Rs) % of Total Amount 29,843,625 10.09% 128,333,151 42.50% 3,000,000 27,079,820 1.01% 9.16% 51,774,932 27079820 16.50% 9.25% 16,222,653 13,829,900 5.48% 4.67% 3,379,000 605,000 302,409,966.00 1.14% 0.20% 100 Source: National CSR Foundation CULTURAL RIGHTS 372. The Mauritian Nation is a multicultural community comprising of descendants of migrants hailing from Africa, Asia and Europe. The Ministry of Arts and Culture celebrates several festivals and commemorative events at national level along with a significant number of other artistic and cultural events on the basis of an elaborate annual Calendar of Activities duly approved by Government, to ensure the promotion of all aspects of cultural heritage and to encourage artistic creation. All major cultural celebrations are marked by public holidays to enable the entire population to understand, appreciate and participate therein. 373. The policy of Government is to provide financial and institutional support to ensure that all aspects of arts and culture in Mauritius are preserved and promoted. Financial and other support are provided to artists and groups of artists to encourage artistic creation. The Ministry also has two theatre halls which are put at the disposal of the artist community at a reduced rate with a view to promoting arts and culture and encouraging the Mauritian public to attend cultural events. The 2 theatre halls - Serge Constantin and Pointe Canon - are put at the disposal of Artists community at reduced rates. 135