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. Continue reading “Statement by the Executive Director on the Occasion of Eid Ul Adha”

School-based peer education and leadership program – G.Dh Faresmaathoda

Huvadhoo Aid has recently conducted a “school-based peer education and leadership program” in collaboration with Huvadhoo School and Fares Association for Re-born Society. The program was carried out under the Strengthening the Public Response to Combatting Drug Abuse in the South Huvadhoo Atoll project (funded by UNODC). The program was held in Huvadhoo School, G.Dh. Faresmathoda. The program was targeted …

School-based peer education and stress management program

Huvadhoo Aid has conducted “School-based peer education and stress management program’’ in collaboration with Hoadedhoo School under Strengthening the Public Response to combat Drug Abuse in South Huvadhoo Atoll project funded by UNODC. The program was targeted to grade 9 and 10 students of Hoadedhoo School. The major components of the program were Exam stress, leadership and drugs and HIV …

Strengthening the Public Response to combat Drug Abuse in South Huvadhoo Atoll project – Counselling Sessions.

Huvadhoo Aid is currently providing one to one counselling to members of the community under “Strengthening the Public Response to combat Drug Abuse in South Huvadhoo Atoll” project.  Counselling is carried out by a volunteer from UK who is an expert in the field. Counselling provides a confidential space and opportunity for members of the community to come and discuss …

Government of Maldives, UN Women, UNFPA and UNICEF invites Call for Applications for Gender and Human Rights Training of Trainers

Applications are invited for Gender and Human Rights Training of Trainers which will be conducted in late September to early October for duration of 10 days in Male’. The training aims at fostering a group of gender experts as trainers and building their capacity on gender equality, women’s empowerment and human rights issues in the Maldives. The training is organized …

Training opportunities in Food Processing and Handicrafts

Ministry of Economic Development has announced that 40 opportunities are open for the public to participate in training programmes in the field of food processing or handicrafts, under the “Strengthening the Livelihood Initiative of Homebased Workers in the SAARC Region,” The Project Objective is “To strengthen the livelihoods of poor home based workers living in the region primarily through awareness …

Accept my heartiest wishes on the great occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr – Executive Director

On behalf of Governing Council, Management, staff & volunteers of Huvadhoo Aid, I would like to convey our heartfelt Eid Greetings to all our donors, supporters and civil society organization in Maldives and around the world.  May Allah (SWT) shower his mercy and blessings upon you and your loved ones and accept your ibaadah and efforts during the holy month …

Social Media Campaign Against Hate and Violence

Maldives NGO Federation signed a grant agreement with the US Embassy on 23rd July 2012, to conduct a ‘Social Media Campaign Against Hate and Violence’ in the Maldives. Under the project we will be conducting training workshops both in Addu (23-24 August 2012) and Male’ (25-26 August 2012) to enhance the capabilities of youth activists to create mobile, social media, …