News & Updates

MRC15: Celebrating 15 years of Humanitarian Service

On 16th August 2024, MRC celebrated its 15th Anniversary, the date in which the first ever MRC General Assembly was conducted in 2009 following the ratification of the MRC Act [07/2009].

28 Aug 2024

Sh. Komandoo Strengthens Disaster Preparedness with Youth at the Forefront

Komandoo in the Shaviyani Atoll is taking significant strides towards building a more resilient community, with a particular focus on empowering its youth. In June 2023, a collaborative effort between the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), supported by the USAID's Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) resulted in the creation of a comprehensive Island Disaster Management Plan (IDMP).

21 Jul 2024

YABC Peer Educators Training: Empowering Youth to take Community Leadership Roles and Become Changemakers

In a bid to foster a culture of non-violence and peace within local communities, MRC embarked on a transformative journey for our vibrant youth.

07 Jul 2024

Resilience Through Community Participation – a look at the “Enhanced Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment” (EVCA) Training of Trainers

From 8th to 13th June 2024 the Maldivian Red Crescent held a 6- day workshop for “Enhanced Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (EVCA) Training of Trainers (ToT)”. Thirty participants took part in the workshop from all over the country, including volunteers from Maldivian Red Crescent’s Addu City Office, Kulhudhufushi City Office, Male’ City Office, Fuvamulak Unit, Velidhoo Unit, Gadhdhoo Unit as well as staff from National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). This ToT is a part of the ongoing Enhancing Resilience Planning and Strengthening Community Preparedness (ERCP) project, supported by USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance.

07 Jul 2024

Migration and Displacement Needs Assessment Report 2023: Launching & Dissemination Event

MRC with support from the Italian Red Cross (ItRC) and the International Federation for Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), conducted a Migration and Displacement Needs Assessment in 2022. The assessment aimed to identify the barriers migrants face in accessing basic services, recognize key service providers, and understand the overall needs of migrants in the Maldives. The event focused on sharing these findings and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to enhance support services for migrants.

21 Apr 2024

Hazard, Vulnerability, and Capacity Assessment (HVCA) in Ha. Vashafaru: Preparation in the face of potential disasters

The Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC), in partnership with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), funded by USAID BHA, concluded a successful Island Disaster Management Planning Workshop in Ha. Vashafaru from 25th – 29th February 2024.

15 Apr 2024

Cultivating Climate Resilience: Malafehi Nursery Takes Root in Kulhudhuffushi

Disasters disproportionately impact women and girls. Yet, their voices are often missing from the table when it comes to planning and preparing for these events. This is where initiatives like the Maldivian Red Crescent's Strengthening Preparedness and Resilience through Inclusive Community Governance (SPRING) Project come in, empowering women to become active change-makers in disaster risk reduction (DRR).

07 Apr 2024

Fathimath Himya renewed for a second term as Secretary General of MRC

On 10th March 2024, the MRC Governing Board renewed the mandate of Fathimath Himya as Secretary General of Maldivian Red Crescent for a second four-year term.

23 Mar 2024

Building Business Resilience: Why SMEs Need a Business Continuity Plan

The Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC), in partnership with the Business Cooperation Center (BCC), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), and Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), supported by USAID BHA recently hosted a session on Business Resilience for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as part of the Strengthening Preparedness and Resilience through Inclusive Community Governance (SPRING) Project. By proactively planning for potential disruptions, SMEs can safeguard their operations and ensure their continued success.

19 Mar 2024

Capacity Building for Emergency Response Training: Bringing the B. Maalhos community together to fight against disasters

With recurrent flooding, incidents of household fires and periodic sea swells, B. Maalhos is highly prone to and easily affected by disaster situations. This was made palpable during the Island Disaster Management Planning workshop held in May 2023, especially during the community consultation process where several community members expressed their concern regarding the cumulative damage caused by small scale yet, rife disaster situations. As such, in dialogue with the Island Council and community members, from 11th to 15th February 2024, MRC supported the implementation of a Capacity Building for Emergency Response Training in collaboration with Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) and Pakistan’s Rescue 1122.

14 Mar 2024

Re-activation of the Fuvahmulah Unit of the Maldivian Red Crescent

The Fuvahmulah Unit of the Maldivian Red Crescent was reactivated in February 2024.

12 Mar 2024

First Responders Forum 2024: Strengthening collaboration between emergency responders

The Inaugural First Responders Forum in the Maldives was held from 20 to 21 February 2024 by MRC and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) with the support of the Strengthening Preparedness and Resilience through Inclusive Community Governance (SPRING) project, in partnership with the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center and supported by USAID.

24 Feb 2024