Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has gifted donations from this years Ramazan Collection to the childrens shelters Kudakudhinge Hiya, Amaan Hiya (Villimale) and Education and Training Centre for Children (Maafushi).
ARC greatly appreciates the wide public support received for this years collection and is pleased to note that many children were also involved in sending gifts. The donations received from the community received covered almost all the items requested by the shelters, including clothing and apparel, toiletries, story books and stationary, toys and sports equipment, food items including cases of fresh fruits, milk powder, baby food, and prayer items.
ARC extends a special thanks to all individuals, as well as companies, sports associations and schools, namely Coastline Investment Pvt Ltd, Male Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC), Table Tennis Association of Maldives, Badminton Association of Maldives, Billabong High EPS International School and Kangaroo Kids for their very generous contributions and support. ARC also notes with deep appreciation that students from Billabong High Social Work Club volunteered in sorting out and packing the gift items.