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All stories were written, shot, directed and produced by Refty

 
 

Let there be Light

H Dh. Kumundhoo

Ameen Mohamed of H Dh. Kumundhoo dreams of making his island fully dependent on clean energy. Through the use of solar street lights, this high impact project lightens up both his island and the livelihoods of his people.

This is his story.

 
 
 

The Superwomen of Hulhumeedhoo

S. Hulhumeedhoo

Raa falha beach development was led by an incredible and passionate group of women who have taken up empowering both young girls and women alike in their island to bring sustainable growth.

Meet the women of Koagannu Group!

 
 
 

Beautifully Different

K. Gaafaru

A community initiative by Aboobakuru Ali Foundation envisions the possibility of real inclusivity through the establishment of Maldives’ most equipped Special Educational Needs Class.

This classroom promotes language development and sensory awareness, where the children can further develop their social, emotional and motor skills.

 
 
 

Importance of Social Inclusivity

K. Gaafaru

In this interview, a parent descibes how the newly established SEN class at K. Gaafaru is changing how these kids learn, adapt and overcome as well as the role of the community.

 
 
 

For our Kids

B. Kihaadhoo

‘KiDs’, a local NGO that strives to bring development to the island, filled their island with laughter through the establishment of the first ever Children’s Park for families to gather and spend quality time together.

 
 
 

Now I can meet my Friends

B. Kihaadhoo

Aiham explains why this park is so important to him and his fellow friends. Being the first park to be developed in the island, Aiham and his friends finally have a place to meet and play.

 
 
 

Nashid’s Gift

Lh. Atoll Education Centre, Lh. Naifaru

Here's Nashid from NGO ‘Naifaru Juvenile’ as he shares the story behind their project for Naifaru School, which provides a shaded space for parents and students during drop-off and pick-up.

 
 
 

How this small island is fighting Climate Change

A Dh. Dhangethi

A small island’s fight to rid their lands and waters of plastic is one that’s personal. With a community driven approach the people of Dhangethi are one step closer to being single-use plastic free thanks to their new reusable bags.

 
 
 

One for the Books

Dh. Maaenboodhoo

This initiative by Adam Naseer of Dhaalu Maaenboodhoo School is a space created to promote a positive reading and learning environment for the students, with the hopes of setting them up for success through reading.

 
 
 

The Community Park

H Dh. Nellaidhoo

This is the story of H Dh. Nellaidhoo Community Park – a natural space that brought the community together, lead by a visionary - Hamid Rasheed of Nellaidhoo.

This is his story.