Rehendhi Award 2017
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Ministry of Gender and Family has held a special ceremony to award the winners of Rehendhi Award 2017, in recognition of the outstanding contributions and services of women. His Excellency, President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Madam Fathimath Ibrahim were the guests of honor of…
Ministry of Gender and Family Celebrates First Anniversary of Fiyavathi
Ministry of Gender and Family has celebrated the 1st Anniversary of the establishment of Fiyavathi children’s shelter. Special activities were held for children and staff of Fiyavathi during the week-long celebrations held by the Ministry, which concluded with the official opening of an outdoor playground established by STO. The Ministry gives high priority to ensure…
Ministry Signs Memorandum of Understandings with two companies to provide children living in shelters with more opportunities for their development and wellbeing
Ministry of Gender and Family has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with two companies to provide children under state care with better care and support for their growth and development. With the increase in babies and toddlers being taken into state care, the Ministry has partnered with State Trading Organization (STO) and Ooredoo Maldives…
Ministry concludes “Ranveyla” campaign programmes in all islands of Baa. Atoll
The Ministry of Gender and Family has concluded “Ranveyla” Campaign programmes in all 13 islands of Baa Atoll. The awareness sessions held in each island focused on increasing participation of senior citizens within the family and community, enhancing care and assistance and improving their health and well-being. In addition to participation of over 180 senior…
Ministry concludes Early Childcare Training for Careworkers at Fiyavathi
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…
Ministry of Gender and Family in partnership with UNICEF Maldives has commenced a basic sign language training course for social service workers
Ministry of Gender and Family in partnership with UNICEF Maldives has commenced a basic sign language training course for social service workers on 29 January 2017. A total of 28 staff from the Ministry are participating in the first batch of this training which is scheduled to continue until 9 February 2017. Speaking at the…