Two Seychellois professionals, Melissa Stravens and Jemima Doudée are the latest recipients of the Chevening scholarship, the UK government’s international scholarships and fellowships programme. Applicants around the globe were required…
Young Seychelloise
Sophie Perolari first Seychellois freediving instructor
Sophie Perolari is a 22-year-old multi-talented Seychelloise – three-time Tang Soo Do gold medallist, filmmaker and freediving instructor. In 2020, Sophie decided to take freediving professionally, seeing an opportunity to…
Seychelloise Actress – Aisha Toussaint
Photo credit: Dujoanna Gift-Simms Cosmocreole is a celebration of the achievements of Seychellois women globally but ‘The Young Seychelloise’ series puts young women at the forefront. Too often their achievements…
In conversation with Oceane Eichler
Oceane Eichler, 22, is a second-year medical student at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. She shares her experiences and journey with the hope she will motivate and inspire other young…
Dominique Ernesta-From Passion to Business
Despite the economic gloom, many women entrepreneurs are seeking opportunities to start a new business. Dominique Ernesta, 27, recently launched her first business, Fiykreol, an online beauty shop that caters…
Natasha Chetty- Jumping for Success
Natasha Chetty, 22, is no stranger to the Seychellois public. Natasha is a double gold medallist at the last Indian Ocean Islands Games (IOIG) in Mauritius in 2019, a graduate…
Angelique Pouponneau-Top 100 African Changemaker
Angelique Pouponneau the Changemaker The New African magazine publishes an annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans to celebrate Africanness. Seychelles’ environmental lawyer Angelique Pouponneau made it on the top 100…
In conversation with Hazel Waye-Hive-Graduate Teacher
Hazel Waye-Hive, 29, mother to 10-year-old Rohan, recently graduated from the University of Botswana with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Humanities (Environmental science and English), graduated with first-class honours, top…
Annarose Clarisse- UN Youth Seychelles
Annarose Clarisse, 28, holds a Bachelor Degree in Law (Hons) and pursuing further specialisation in law and governance. She is a Legal Officer and the Board Secretary at the Central…
Young Seychelloise: Architect Rosabelle Mederick
This month, we put bright young architect Rosabelle Mederick in the spotlight. She shares her journey and motivations and imparts invaluable advice on enjoying the journey, not just the destination….