Bank of Maldives (BML), under its Community Fund initiative, has supported the development of a community park for senior citizens at Addu City Feydhoo.
The project was initiated to promote healthy lifestyles and the well-being of senior citizens and to encourage seniors to engage in social activities and connect with their community.
According to BML, the park is shaded and equipped with benches and seating which allow senior citizens to enjoy outdoor activities such as carrom, cards, and even chess.
In addition to this, the park will become a prime venue of monthly events such as health checkups and awareness sessions in partnership with NGOs operating in the region.
Ms. Shimla Ahmed, the pioneer behind the initiative said that the idea of the community park for senior citizens was to “ensure that our grandparents get to enjoy their time and connect with family and friends. This is a special park dedicated to the senior citizens of our island and our hope is to see our grandparents happy and active.”