Ministry partners with NCA to conduct arts programmes for children living in shelters and children with disabilities
Minister of Gender and Family, Ms. Zenysha Shaheed Zaki, has visited State Institutions for children & elderly in Malaysia during her visit to Kuala Lumpur. The Institutions included a shelter for children who require protection, a correctional facility for juvenile offenders, an elderly care facility as well as an activity centre for senior citizen. Ministry…
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…
The Ministry signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Anantara Resorts to provide internship opportunities for children from Kudakudhinge Hiya
Ministry of Gender and Family has today, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Anantara Resorts to provide internship opportunities for children living in Kudakudhinge Hiya. Through this partnership, Anantara Resorts will provide a 1 year internship programme and guide children from Kudakudhinge Hiya towards job opportunities in the travel and tourism sector. Speaking at the…
Ministry of Gender and Family extends the opportunity to apply for Rehendhi Award 2017
Ministry of Gender and Family has extended the opportunity to apply for Rehendhi Award 2017. The deadline to propose names of candidates eligible for this award is 14:00 of 16 January 2017 (Monday). This year’s award consists of 5 main categories which include; Participation and contribution of women in political and public life Participation and…
Ministry commences educational programmes at Fiyavathi Shelter
Ministry of Gender and Family has commenced new educational programmes for children placed under state care at Fiyavathi Shelter, currently home to 85 children below the age of 10 years. The Ministry has partnered with the Centre for Holy Quran to initiate a series of Quran and Islam classes for children above 3 years of…
Ministry of Gender and Family opens up the opportunity to apply for Rehendhi Award 2017
Ministry of Gender and Family has opened the opportunity to apply for Rehendhi Award 2017. This year’s award consists of 5 main categories which include; Participation and contribution of women in political and public life Participation and contribution of women in economic sector Participation and contribution of women in social sector Contributions towards prevention and…