News & Updates

MRC Hithadhoo Unit Hosts Special Evening for Older Persons in Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo

The MRC Hithadhoo Unit organised a special evening dedicated to the elderly community members of Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo, held at Seenu Atoll School. The event brought together older persons from both communities for an afternoon of activities, connection, and celebration, creating a warm and joyful space where participants could enjoy meaningful time together.

12 Aug 2026

MRC Delivers Y-Adapt Climate Change Training for Youth in GDh. Gadhdhoo

MRC conducted a Y-Adapt (Youth Adapt) training in GDh. Gadhdhoo this past weekend, engaging youth volunteers of the MRC Gadhdhoo Unit in a structured learning experience designed to build their understanding of climate change and inspire them to develop their own climate adaptation initiatives within their communities.

08 Aug 2026

MRC Brings "The Girl Who Grew a Beach" to Students in GDh. Gadhdhoo

As part of its climate and youth programming, MRC volunteers conducted four book reading sessions of "The Girl Who Grew a Beach" for students from LKG, UKG, and Grades 1 to 4 at GDh. Atoll School in Gadhdhoo - bringing climate awareness and environmental storytelling directly into the classroom.

05 Aug 2026

MRC among 2026/27 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives recipients for the project Strengthening wellbeing and inclusion across the South Region of Maldives

MRC is pleased to be amongst the 2026/27 recipients of the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, announced by the High Commission of Canada to Sri Lanka and Maldives.

31 Jul 2026

MRC Participates in Stakeholder Engagement Session on National Anti-Human Trafficking Strategic Action Plan

30 Jul 2026

MRC Malé City Unit Supports 60th Independence Day Celebrations Across Greater Malé

The 60th Independence Day celebrations brought communities together across Greater Malé in a series of national events and throughout the commemorations, volunteers and staff of the MRC Malé City Unit were present on the ground, providing first aid coverage and supporting the safety and wellbeing of participants and the public.

29 Jul 2026

Madhadhuveni 4.0 – Youth Climate Innovation Challenge: Empowering Youth to Lead Climate Action in Their Communities

From 22nd to 25th July 2026, MRC brought together 20 young people from four islands across Haa Alif and Haa Dhaalu, for Madhadhuveni 4.0 – Youth Climate Innovation Challenge, hosted by the MRC Kulhudhuffushi City Unit.

26 Jul 2026

MRC supports National Measles Response, Supporting Vaccination Sessions Across Greater Malé

24 Jul 2026

MRC Joins Maldives Girl Guides Association in Celebrating First-Ever National Girl Guide Day

02 Jul 2026

Applications Open: MRC Madhadhuveni 4.0 – Youth Climate Innovation Challenge

The camp is open to young people aged 16–25 currently residing in Haa Alif, Haa Dhaalu, or Shaviyani Atolls. MRC will arrange travel and accommodation for selected participants not based in Kulhudhuffushi City. Participants under the age of 18 will require parental or guardian consent if selected.

28 Jun 2026

MRC Formalises Partnership with Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) with Airport Crisis Management MoU

On 28th June 2026, the Maldivian Red Crescent signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Airport Crisis Management with Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) formalising a partnership built over sixteen years and strengthening coordination and emergency response readiness at Velana International Airport.

28 Jun 2026

Bridging Climate Science and Community: MRC and MMS Pilot Volunteer-Based AWS Maintenance Programme

The Maldivian Red Crescent and the Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) have taken a significant step forward in their partnership by conducting an orientation on the maintenance of Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) for volunteers of the MRC Kulhudhuffushi City Unit on 23rd June 2026.

26 Jun 2026