News & Updates

MRC conducts Migration Practitioner Training in Kulhudhuffushi City

On 25 and 26 September 2026, MRC held a two-day Migration Practitioner Training for volunteers in Kulhudhuffushi City, delivered in collaboration with Transparency Maldives and with the support of the Italian Red Cross.

30 Sep 2026

MRC Representatives Attend 35th South Asia Training Session on International Humanitarian Law

MRC Governing Board Member - Youth, Abdulla Alyaan and Vice Chairperson of MRC's Complaints Committee Mamdhooh Mohamed represented the Maldivian Red Crescent at the 35th South Asia Training Session (SATS) on International Humanitarian Law, inaugurated in New Delhi organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

24 Sep 2026

MRC Meets with Malé City Mayor to Strengthen Humanitarian Cooperation

MRC President Ali Nashid, Secretary General Ahmed Shabin, and Malé City Unit Chairperson Haisam Shareef met with Malé City Mayor Adam Azim to discuss areas of cooperation and strengthening community-based humanitarian and emergency response efforts across Malé City.

20 Sep 2026

MRC Conducts Preparedness for Effective Response (PER) Self-Assessment Workshop

From 6 to 10 September 2026, MRC held a five-day Preparedness for Effective Response (PER) Self-Assessment workshop - a structured approach, developed within the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, that helps National Societies assess how ready they are to respond to disasters and crises.

20 Sep 2026

MRC Hithadhoo Unit Provides First Aid Coverage at Athletics Meet Addu 2026

Volunteers from the MRC Hithadhoo Unit provided First Aid services throughout the Athletics Meet Addu 2026 at Addu Stadium , supporting the safety and wellbeing of athletes and participants across the competition.

19 Sep 2026

Closure of “MRC Nepal Solidarity Fund” opened by the Maldivian Red Crescent to support humanitarian response and relief efforts following the flash floods in Nepal

The “MRC Nepal Solidarity Fund,” opened by the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC), has now been closed. The Fund was established in support of the CHF 25 million Emergency Appeal launched by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to address the humanitarian needs arising from the flash floods that affected Rasuwa and neighbouring areas in northern Nepal. The Fund was open from 27th August to 13th September 2026 and raised a total of MVR 267,550.00 and USD 4,642.78.

17 Sep 2026

MRC Deploys Volunteers to Support Flood Assessment in Kulhudhuffushi City

During a period of weather advisory in September 2026, MRC's Kulhudhuffushi City Unit deployed volunteers in response to a request from the Kulhudhuffushi City Council to assess flood levels across the city.

16 Sep 2026

MRC Gadhdhoo Unit Hosts Second Run for Humanity, Uniting the Community in GDh. Gadhdhoo

On 13 September 2026, MRC's Gadhdhoo Unit hosted the second edition of the Run for Humanity - an annual community event that brings residents together in a celebration of humanity, health, and solidarity. Close to 100 participants from across the community turned out on the day, taking part in either the fun run or the fun walk and filling the island with the energy, smiles, and spirit of togetherness

14 Sep 2026

MRC Malé City Unit Supports TFG MV Run 2026

MRC's Malé City Unit provided First Aid and vehicle support for the TFG MV Run 2026, continuing a valued partnership with TFG that has seen MRC support this community run across multiple editions.

12 Sep 2026

MRC Malé City Unit Provides First Aid and Vehicle Support for Maldives Police Service Annual BFT

Over seven days, volunteers from the MRC Malé City Unit provided First Aid and vehicle support for the Maldives Police Service Annual Basic Fitness Test, a sustained deployment that saw three dedicated volunteers present throughout the duration of the event.

09 Sep 2026

MRC Governing Board Convenes 108th Meeting in Person

09 Sep 2026

MRC Participates in Kulhudhuffushi City Five-Year Development Plan Consultation

MRC representatives participated in the consultation workshop organised to formulate the Kulhudhuffushi City Five-Year Development Plan contributing the organisation's perspective on community needs, resilience, and humanitarian priorities to the city's development planning process.

09 Sep 2026