News & Updates

Maldivian Red Crescent appoints Ahmed Shabin as Secretary General

The Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ahmed Shabin as its new Secretary General, effective of 19 October 2025.

14 Oct 2025

MRC Partners in Launching Hushiyaaru: A Unified National Campaign for a Resilient Maldives

Maldivian Red Crescent is proud to partner alongside the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), UNDP Maldives, and a coalition of partners in the launch of Hushiyaaru — a national initiative to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience across the Maldives.

14 Oct 2025

MRC Successfully Concludes Partnership Week 2025, Celebrating Collaboration and Humanitarian Action

The Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) successfully concluded Partnership Week 2025, a week-long series of engagements from 06th - 09th October 2025, that brought together, government institutions, partners, and the public to celebrate the power of collaboration in advancing humanitarian action.

08 Oct 2025

Maldivian Red Crescent Secretary General Fathimath Himya Concludes Term

On 12th October 2025, Fathimath Himya concludes her term as Secretary General of Maldivian Red Crescent.

08 Oct 2025

Strengthening Resilience through Partnership: MRC Conducts a CPR & AED Training for MMS

In a joint effort to strengthen emergency preparedness under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) and the Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS), MRC conducted a CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training for the staff of MMS on 1st and 2nd of October 2025.

05 Oct 2025

Where Generations Meet: A Heartfelt Celebration of Senior Citizens

The Maldivian Red Crescent Kulhudhuffushi City Unit hosted two meaningful Senior Citizen events in HDh. Nolhivaranfaru and Kulhudhuffushi City this year, aligned with the global observance of the International Day for Older Persons emphasizing the importance of fostering dialogue between generations and creating meaningful spaces to celebrate and strengthen intergenerational bonds, and promote social inclusion.

05 Oct 2025

Dhooni Vaahaka: Awareness and Conversations on Protected Birds in Kulhudhuffushi City

The Dhooni Vaahaka Session is part of series of activities organized by MRC which aims to create meaningful avenues for volunteers to deepen their understanding of environmental conservation, climate action, and ecosystem restoration, in line with the Volunteer Skills and Knowledge Development Initiative.

09 Sep 2025

Enhancing Community Resilience Through Male' City Unit Patient Transport and First Aid Services

The MRC Male' City Unit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community through its flagship Patient Transport and First Aid Services, which play a crucial role in emergency response and disaster preparedness across the Greater Male’.

29 Jun 2025

MRC marks World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2025 — Standing on the Side of Humanity

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated every year on 8 May, marking the birth of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, and honouring the unwavering humanitarian spirit of millions of volunteers and staff who serve communities in need around the world.

27 May 2025

MRC Co-hosts North Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025

The Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) co-hosted the First ever North Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 held in Kulhudhuffushi City from 19- 20th May 2025.

18 May 2025

MRC President Pays Courtesy Visit to IFRC Secretary General

Following his recent election in April 2025, MRC President Ali Nashid paid a courtesy visit to IFRC Secretary General Jagan Chapagain, at the IFRC headquarters in May 2025.

30 Apr 2025

MRC Hosts Governance Workshop

MRC held a Governance Workshop on 27th April 2025, bringing together representatives from across all active MRC Units to strengthen their understanding of the organisation’s governance structure

28 Apr 2025