Maldives

On March 8, 2024, The Association for Gulhee Development (AGD), a partner of the Foundation in the Maldives, marked International Women’s Day (IWD) with a special event themed “Inspire Inclusion” on the island of Gulhi, situated in Kaafu Atoll (South Malé). Gulhi, inhabited by 1,005 individuals, comprising 478 females and 527 males, relies mainly o… Read more

Mapping of Civil Society Organizations in the Governance Sector in the Maldives was commissioned by The Asia Foundation’s South Asia Grants Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau for South and Central Asian Affairs. Riyan Pvt. Ltd. conducted the research, which examined the operational landscape of civil society organizations (CSO… Read more

The Asia Foundation has been working in the Maldives since the early 1980s, when it was ranked among the world’s 20 poorest countries, and our work has reflected the changing needs of the multi-island nation. The Maldives spans 90,000 square kilometers, making equitable development a key challenge. With a diverse marine environment of 1,192 small t… Read more

The island of Alif Atoll is renowned for its ecological diversity. On January 18-20, The Asia Foundation’s Maldives project team visited Bodufolhudhoo island, situated in the heart of Alif Alif Atoll (Northern Ari), to engage with the Island Council, WDC, and the Association for Awareness, Recreation and Unity (AARU) and deepen their understanding… Read more

Bangladeshi workers in the Maldives are important to both economies, but more needs to be done to protect the rights of labor migrants.

The global sweep of the Covid-19 pandemic poses serious challenges for developing countries and regions such as South Asia. Marginalized populations that share intersecting identities, such as women and girls, youth, and ethnic and religious minorities, are especially vulnerable to the health, rights and security, economic, and broader governance i… Read more

Located in the Indian Ocean, to the southwest of Sri Lanka and India, the Maldives is an archipelago that is well known for its beautiful beaches, oceans, and resorts. With a population of less than half a million, the Maldives is the smallest country in Asia and one of the most geographically dispersed.  Connected by a network of ferries, the… Read more

The deadline for applications for the South Asia Small Grants Program (SASGP) has been extended from April 15, 2020 to April 29, 2020. All applications must be submitted by 5.00 pm local time on the new closing date. The application materials for Maldives consist of a Guidance for Applicants, a Grant Application Form, a Project Concept Note Templat… Read more