Objectives The objects of the Fund are to finance (i) schemes to encourage and assist deserving Mauritian writers wishing to have their creative writings published(ii) the promotion of creative writing in all languages written and spoken in Mauritius, (iii) the organisation of workshops at national level for Mauritian writers, with local and international expertise and support; (iv) workshops and forums in creative writing; (v) essay competitions; Short Story Writing Competitions; and other literary activities.