Ministry of Gender and Family signs MoUs with three NGOs
Ministry of Gender and Family has today signed MoUs with three NGOs to advance collaboration in specific areas relating to the promotion and protection of vulnerable groups. At the ceremony held in Gender Ministry this afternoon, MoUs were signed with Society of Health Education (SHE), Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) and Retirees Association of Maldives…
Ministry conducts Health Screening Programme for Children in Shelters
The Ministry of Gender & Family in partnership with Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has conducted a health screening programme for children living in Kudakudhinge Hiya, Amaan Hiya and Fiyavathi Shelter. The health screening programme is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to provide children in shelters with the necessary medical treatment and care required…
Ministry commences Recreational programmes for Fiyavathi Shelter
Ministry of Gender and Family has commenced a special recreational programme for children living in Fiyavathi shelter, currently home to 85 children below the age of 10 years. The Ministry has collaborated with Basketball Starz Academy to initiate regular basketball practices for children above 6 years of age. The Ministry has also partnered with Advocating…
Ministry of Gender and Family celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016
Ministry of Gender and Family has convened a special event today to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016. At the event held at artificial beach this evening, a special swimming challenge was held between Para-Swimming Champions from Sri Lanka and members of the Maldives National Swimming Team. In addition, fun activities were…
Sri Lankan para swimming champions arrive in Maldives to participate in activities to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Three para swimming champions from Sri Lanka and an accompanying official have arrived in Maldives to take part in special activities organized by the Ministry of Gender and Family to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The three para swimmers are military veterans who sustained life-changing injuries during their service and have since…
Ministry of Gender and Family Signs an MOU with Sponsors to Celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
In a special ceremony held today, Ministry of Gender and Family has signed an MOU with the sponsors to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016. The sponsors who signed the MOU include, Mega Global Air Services, Swimming Association of Maldives, Personal Computers, New Lagoons, Sea Sports, Print Lab, Next Innovation and Life…