The Ministry of Gender and Family in partnership with Maldives Nurses Association has concluded an Early Childcare Training for Careworkers at children’s shelter Fiyavathi currently home to 85 children below 10 years under state care. Certificates were awarded to participants at the closing ceremony held last night.
A total of 20 careworkers were trained under this programme designed to provide information relating to baby care and baby bath, weaning, complimentary feeding, hygienic needs of toddlers, safety needs, treating minor ailments as well as simulation and play needs of infants and toddlers. The Ministry wishes to express sincere appreciation to Maldives Nurses Association for partnering with the Ministry to conduct this training, which was held from 20th December 2016 to 17th January 2017.
The Ministry hopes to expand collaboration with government organizations, private sector and civil society to provide staff working at shelters with more training opportunities to ensure that children under state care receive the care and support they deserve for their development and wellbeing.