Life Skills Programme for Grade 8 and 9 students of Madaveli School

Huvadhoo Aid conducted Life Skills programme for Grade 8 and 9 students of Madaveli School. The programme was conducted under “Strengthening the Public Response to Combatting Drug Abuse in the South Huvadhoo Atoll project” The project was funded by UNODC. The programme was held at Madaveli School and 25 students participated in the programme. Read the rest of this entry »

Huvadhoo Aid visited Thinadhoo and Madaveli as Part the South Huvadhoo Drug Prevention Network formulation process

In continuation of the current research on drugs prevention within the South Huvadhoo Atoll , members of Huvadhoo Aid convoy with British Volunteer spent two days in Madaveli and Thinadhoo to explore the areas of drug prevention within these islands. The visit included one to one meetings with members, focus groups as well as a workshop in Madaveli School. The exploration in the two islands provided a greater understanding of the problem as it currently stands and the actions that are being taken to work towards preventing these problems. Read the rest of this entry »

Visited Thinadhoo and Madaveli to collect information for Research on Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Preparedness in Huvadhoo Atoll

Huvadhoo Aid continued to investigate climate change vulnerability and adaptation preparedness in the Huvadhoo Atoll by visiting the islands of Thinadhoo and Madeveli, with the assistance from an international volunteer from the United Kingdom. At Thinadhoo, members of the island council were interviewed, and one member of the atoll council was also spoken with. Read the rest of this entry »

Huadhoo Aid has started a Research on Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Preparedness in Huvadhoo Atoll

Over the weekend, Huvadhoo Aid embarked on journey to investigate climate change vulnerability and adaptation preparedness in the Huvadhoo Atoll, with assistance from international volunteer from United Kingdom. The islands of Nadella and Faaresmathoda were visited and focus group interviews were held. Climate change is a major issue throughout the Maldives, with rising sea levels, unpredictable weather patterns and flooding (often worsened by an increase in human infrastructure) all causing significant problems to local communities. Read the rest of this entry »

Action Plan of South Huvadhoo Drug Prevention Network is underway

Members of Huvadhoo Aid spent two days visiting a number of NGO’s within the South Huvadhoo Atoll to explore the areas of drug prevention within their islands. The representatives of Huvadhoo Aid travelled to Nadella, Fiyory and Fares Maathoda meeting with NGO members and leaders to learn more about their experience of these issues. The visits included one to one meetings and focus groups with NGO members/leaders as well as workshops in Nadella and Fares Maathoda. The aim of the research was to assess the issue as it currently stands within these islands and the ways in which the NGO’s can work to target and combat the problems surrounding drug use. Read the rest of this entry »

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Life Skills Programme for Grade 8 and 9 students of Hoadedhdhoo School

Huvadhoo Aid conducted Life Skills programme to for Grade 8 and 9 students of Hoadedhdhoo School under “Strengthening the Public Response to Combatting Drug Abuse in the South Huvadhoo Atoll project”  (funded by UNODC). The programme was held at Hoadedhoo School and 20 students participated in the programme. The programme focused on key life skills such as decision making, saying “no”, conflict resolution, leadership, dealing with peer pressure and bullying. In addition to this awareness session on drug prevention was also covered. Contents of presentations were designed in accordance with age group of the participants. Read the rest of this entry »

Statement by the Executive Director on the Occasion of Eid Ul Adha

On this blissful and holy day of Eid Ul Adha, on behalf of the Governing Council and Executive Committee, I wish to express to you all my heartiest and best wishes to you. May Allah Almighty freshen up His choicest blessings upon you, your family and friends. May He grant us all happiness and joy on this auspicious occasion.

On this happy occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, let us also memorize those who are suffering the world over and are in desperate need of lend a hand, and struggling for freedom. Read the rest of this entry »

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