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The English-Speaking Union (ESU) is an educational and cultural not-for-profit organisation that was founded in London, U.K. in 1918 by Sir Evelyn Wrench. One of the very first Chairmen of the ESU was Sir Winston Churchill The ESU has established a presence in over 60 countries within the global village. The international headquarters of the ESU are sited at Dartmouth House, London, U.K. HM the Queen is the Patron of the ESU whilst HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, KG KT, is the President. In Mauritius, the ESU was established in 1993 by the late Sir Rabindrah Ghurburrun. Kt., Q.C., G.O.S.K,as the first Patron and who has remained our Patron until his demise in 2008.

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