Youth Ministry has begun signing agreements with non-governmental organizations that are approved for grants, including Jamiyyath Salaf.
The ministry signed agreements with 10 NGOs on Sunday, and is scheduled to sign with more organizations on Monday.
The NGOs that the ministry signed agreements with on Sunday are:
Jamiyyath Salaf
Dhuvaafaru Youth Movement
Icons Association
Thulhaadhoo Silver Shines Club
Diabetes Society of Maldives
Hulhudheli Island Social and Sports Association
Topsy
Association for Mathiveri Sports and Awareness
Gamu Zuvaanunge Jamiyya
Society for Thundi Advancement and Recreation
The Youth Ministry announced the decision to extend financial support to local NGOs to execute community empowerment projects.
Under the initial phase of the program, the ministry aims to provide financial support for small, medium, and extensive community-centric initiatives by the associations.
The ministry said the program aims to encourage local NGOs in their efforts to empower local communities, endorse and assist in these endeavors and expand the role of such associations in the national development.