18 Girls of Raa Atoll School completed Women in Tech Maldives’s #CodeforClimateMV programme funded by JOALI Maldives. The programme is designed to spread climate awareness through code and introduced the participants to Python and Machine Learning. 18 girls from grade 7 to 10 participated in the hybrid, online and face-to-face training held over 2 months in Raa Dhuvaafaru.

The closing ceremony was held in Raa Atoll School and was attended by the General Manager and the management team of JOALI Maldives, senior officials from Women in Tech Maldives and the school, participants of the programme and their parents. During the closing ceremony, the participants presented products they made with the skills acquired through the program.

JOALI Maldives Resort Manager Shifaz Hassan congratulated the participants and noted the importance of technology to tackle the issues of climate change. Shifaz also noted “We strongly believe in the importance of gender equality and to the development of talented women across all industries to create a sustainable future. JOALI Maldives will continue to support the communities and women of Raa atoll to build that future”.

JOALI Maldives is a passionate supporter women empowerment. The funds donated to Women in Tech Maldives was raised by guests and hosts over the festive period to support nongovernmental organization working in the Maldives. 

The resort works closely with the local communities to promote education and inspiring the future generations. Recently the resort opened a Reading Park and Special Education Needs (SEN) classroom at Ungoofaaru School to enhance the schools’ educational facilities. In May-June 2022, the resort participated in Raa Tourism Expo 2022, Culinary Arts Exhibition in Raa Meedhoo and Water Sports Exhibition in Raa Hulhudhuffaaru to showcase the incredible talents of their Hosts and inspire students and young people from across Raa Atoll to potential opportunities in the hospitality sector. 

JOALI Maldives’ CSR strategy, Joy of Caring, focuses on Joy of Preserving, which promotes environmental initiatives; Joy of Supporting, which fosters community engagement; Joy of Empowering, which supports women empowerment; and Joy of Conserving, which drives operational sustainability.