LUX* South
Ari Atoll has donated USD 14,000 (MVR 215,880) to children foster care centres
under the government.
During a
ceremony held at LUX* South Ari Atoll, General Manger at the resort, Jonas
Amstad handed over a donation of USD 7000 to Kurakudhinge Hiya in Villimale and
another USD 7000 to Fiyavathi shelter in Hulhumale.
The
donation was received by Minister Shidhatha Shareef on behalf of the Ministry
of Gender and Family.
Addressing
at the ceremony, Minister Shidhatha said that the donation will be used to provide
a safe and healthy environment for the children at the foster homes and
highlighted how such donations from private parties can bring positive changes
to the lives of children residing at the centres.
As of now,
there are a total of 155 children living under the care of foster homes in
Maldives. 107 of these children are under the age of 13 and they reside in Fiyavathi
centre, while rest of the children, who are over the age of 13 lives in Kurakudhinge
Hiya at Villimale.
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