News & Updates

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

MRC and Maldives Meteorological Service Sign MoU to Strengthen Early Warning and Community Resilience

MRC and the Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalizing a collaborative partnership aimed at strengthening community preparedness, awareness, and resilience across early warning, climate literacy, and disaster risk reduction.

13 Jul 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

MRC Convenes 13th General Assembly

The General Assembly is the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC)'s supreme decision-making authority and it has the right to steer all activities of MRC. In accordance to MRC Statutes Clause 7 - The General Assembly of must be held before the end of April every other year. The 13th General Assembly was held from 25th - 26th April 2025 bringing together 46 members across 06 MRC Units and members of the governing board.

25 Apr 2025

Restoring Family Links and Management of the Deceased Trainings: Building Emergency Response Capacity

The Maldivian Red Crescent, in partnership with the International Committee for Red Cross (ICRC), conducted a Restoring Family Links in Emergencies (RFLie) training and a Management of the Deceased (MotD) for First Responders workshop from 17th to 20th February 2025.

29 Mar 2025

Creating a vibrant community of changemakers: The MRC National Youth Council’s official Instagram page

The Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) Youth Network is a dynamic group of young humanitarians dedicated to building up communities across the Maldives, with a mission to foster volunteerism, celebrate youth volunteers, develop youth-led programs, and uphold the core principles of MRC.

25 Feb 2025

MRC at Viluntheri 20: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami

Twenty years after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami reshaped the Maldives, the Maldivian Red Crescent joined national partners at the Viluntheri 20 Exhibition to honour those lost, reflect on the journey of recovery, and reaffirm the commitment to building a more resilient nation.

28 Dec 2024