In November 2007, and after a comprehensive consultation among members, the following objectives were adopted
- To preserve members' cultural identity and promote artistic and other cultural initiatives.
- To act as a resource for young people (up to twenty five) by providing advice and assistance and organizing programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of:
- Advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible adults
- Advancing education
- Relieving unemployment by the provision of advice and support on vocational and skills training
- Providing recreational and leisure time activities
- To relieve sickness, poor health and old age and preserve good health among members.
- To assist in the treatment and care of community members suffering from mental illness, particularly isolation, trauma and depression
- To promote racial harmony through co-operation and reinforcement of cultural exchange, mutual respect and tolerant social behaviour with other communities.
- To raise awareness on crime, drug abuse, domestic violence, and other anti-social behavior
- To promote income-generating activities for the benefit of members.
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