Section 4: Objects of Union

4. Objects of Union The objects of the Union shall be to— (a) promote the English language both in its written and spoken forms; (b) promote understanding and friendship between the Englishspeaking peoples of the world and to engage in any educational work designated to further that objective; E11 – 1 [Issue 1] English-Speaking Union Act (c) provide facilities for the interchange of views and discussion concerning any question affecting the interests, well-being, development, relationships and common problems of the Englishspeaking peoples of the world; (d) promote and encourage education in any form amongst Englishspeaking peoples, for the benefit of both adults and young persons, but with special reference to the historical, cultural, artistic, economic, diplomatic and social development of those peoples; (e) provide facilities for exchange programmes and the exchange of views and social intercourse between the Union and other organisations; (f) promote and organise the interchange of books, pamphlets, periodicals and other information between colleges, schools and other educational establishments or group of members of the Union or persons situated in another country; (g) promote and encourage correspondence, debates, visits and other activities between universities, colleges, schools, and other bodies situated in Mauritius and in another country; (h) promote the joint celebration of any national festival.