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About ELIO

A room that's rooting for you

ELIO is a community of people learning to speak and lead with confidence. Every meeting is a chance to practise, stumble, recover, and grow — in a room that’s rooting for you.

Our promise

Empowering individuals through personal and professional development.

ELIO is part of Toastmasters International, a global community that has helped millions find their voice since 1924. We meet 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 2:00–4:15 PM, Oficea Meetings, The Pod, Vivéa Business Park, Moka, in English and French. Guests are always welcome.

ELIO stands for
  • Engaged
  • Leaders
  • Innovative
  • Orators
36
Active members
119
Sessions held
70+
Speeches this year
4
Hall of Fame honorees
What we stand for

Core values

Integrity

We do the right thing, especially when no one is watching.

Respect

Every voice in the room matters, and every voice gets heard.

Service

We grow by lifting others. Mentorship is built into how we work.

Excellence

We pursue our best, then raise the bar and pursue it again.

Our community

A room full of people in your corner

  • A joint meeting in full swingA joint meeting in full swing
  • Members from clubs across the area on an outing by the coastMembers from clubs across the area on an outing by the coast
  • A member holds the room mid-speech at a typical meetingA member holds the room mid-speech at a typical meeting
  • An outdoor meeting, feedback notes in handAn outdoor meeting, feedback notes in hand
Your executive committee

Meet the team that leads ELIO

  • Vanshinee Bhirugnath

    Vanshinee Bhirugnath

    President

    Leads the club and chairs the executive committee.

  • Ridhwaan Bundhun

    Ridhwaan Bundhun

    VP Education

    Runs the education programme and meeting schedule.

  • Rachel Rajiah

    Rachel Rajiah

    VP Membership

    Attracts new members, guides them through orientation, and works on member retention and engagement

  • Ibraheem Chady

    Ibraheem Chady

    VP Public Relations

    Tells the club's story online and in the community.

  • Ben Venkatakistnen

    Ben Venkatakistnen

    Treasurer

    Manages dues and the club's finances.

  • Jaken Sooriah

    Jaken Sooriah

    Secretary

    Keeps the club's records and minutes.

  • Sawan Mungroo

    Sawan Mungroo

    Sergeant at Arms

    Handles logistics and club materials, and keeps meetings running.

  • Sewin Sungkur

    Sewin Sungkur

    Immediate Past President

    Advises the committee on continuity from last term's leadership.

Madhav Meetarbhan, DTM
"We broke a 20 year tradition of english-only clubs in Mauritius with the idea of language as a bridge between cultures. Today, a member gets to practice hands on communication skills as well as interact with our extensive regional network of Eastern and Southern African clubs. Come visit out of curiosity, stay for the vibes"
Madhav Meetarbhan, DTMCo-Founder and Charter President

Charter members: Raksha Boodhoo, Ajmal

Come see for yourself.

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