Bank of Maldives announce the winners of their Small Grants Fund.
The fund was introduced as part of the series of 12 high-impact monthly community initiatives to celebrate the bank’s 40th anniversary, celebrated this year.
The Small Grants Fund was announced to support local non-government organizations (NGOs) to implement community-based projects. These projects, according to the bank guidelines should focus on addressing environmental issues and promoting sustainable development.
The winners will receive a grant of MVR250,000 each, to implement their plans.
The eight winners include;
- Maldives Ocean Plastic Alliance (MOPA)
- Huvadhoo Association for Tourism (HAT)
- Vaadhoo Association for Future Development (VAFD)
- Kumundhoo Revival Initiative (Kurevi)
- Women in Fuvahmulah
- Small Island Research Group
- Huvadhoo Aid
- Kihaadhoo Development Society (KIDS)