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Goodwill Ambassadors for the disabled

Maldives appoints goodwill ambassadors for disabled persons

By Maldives Times 1 min read

Composite image of the newly appointed three Goodwill Ambassadors for the disabled (L-R): Mariyam Fazunee, Ahmed Ansam and Zihunath Hassan. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU The Maldives on Sunday appointed three Goodwill Ambassadors for the disabled, who will do voluntary services for the rights of disabled people. At a ceremony held to mark the International Day of […]

78-year old in government care after viral Facebook post

78-year old in government care after viral Facebook post

By Maldives Times 2 min read

A 78-year-old with special needs has been transferred to government care after a Facebook post seeking a guardian for him went viral. Ali Anwar, the assistant director of Seenu atoll office, posted photos of Ali Thakuru after several unsuccessful attempts to get him into government special care. The post, which has more than 1220 shares […]