Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) held its annual Roadha Veellun for the children residing in shelters on the 11th and 13th of June 2016. A total of 93 children and 37 careworkers from Kudakudhinge Hiyaa and Amaan Hiyaa in Villimale’ and Fiyavathi in Hulhumale’ took part in this special event.
On behalf of the children in shelters, ARC would like to express sincere appreciation to the management and staff of Olive Garden Restaurant, for their generosity in sponsoring and hosting this event for the fourth consecutive year. ARC also wishes to thank the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) for providing transportation for the children and accompanying staff members for the Roadha Veellun. ARC is pleased to note that the children greatly enjoyed the fun evening out in Male’.
ARC organizes a variety of educational and recreational programmes for children in shelters, as well as capacity building trainings for the childcare workers. ARC looks forward to continue working closely with the community in helping make a difference in the lives of children in need.