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CANCER AWARENESS SESSION
An awareness session on cancer was run by Naifaru Juvenile under the SHE core plus initiative project in cooperation with the Society for Cancer on 10th December 2013 at Lh. Kurendhoo and 11th December 2013 at Lh. Naifaru targeting women of all ages. The session was conducted by two facilitators from the Cancer Society. The women were made aware of the different types of cancers, especially breast cancer and cervical cancer. The major causes of cancer
Read moreEmpowering women to participate in elections workshop
On the 28th and 29th of November 2013, Naifaru Juvenile conducted two women’s capacity workshops under the True the Vote project on Naifaru and Olhuvelifushi, respectively. The workshops were conducted for representatives of all political parties with the purpose of empowering women to participate in elections on both island and atoll levels. The objective was to inform the participants of which steps can be taken to empower women in their participation
Read moreCreating awareness about Hepatitis B in the community of Naifaru
An awareness session under the SHE core plus initiative project was conducted on “Hepatitis B” was conducted with an audience of 21 participants by Lh. Atoll Hospital staff Yaafisa and training students at Lh. Atoll Hospital. The topic, Hepatitis B, was chosen because it is very common in the Maldives and is increasing day by day due to lack of awareness. In the session, the disease Hepatitis B was explained to the participants. The cause and
Read morePrize Day at Madhurasathul Ifthithaah
This weekend Naifaru Juvenile helped the local school, Madhurasathul Ifthithaah, to conduct Price Day, an event where the top students of the schools were celebrated with prices in different categories. The event was a big success and we at Naifaru Juvenile sponsored the prizes to students, decorations, sound system, photography and refreshments. The event had the two students, Aishath Fareeha Abdulla (12B) and Fathimath Aroofa (10S1) act as hostesses
Read moreNaifaru Juvenile to sponsor Prize Day at Madhurasathul Ifthithaah
Naifaru Juvenile is sponsoring approximately MVR 55,000 to the Prize Day at Madhurasathul Ifthithaah. We sponsor all expenses like the prizes that are to be given to students, decorations, sound system, photography, refreshments. Madhurasathul Ifthithaah agreed to use our logo in all materials related to the Prize Day, and we have signed an MOU with the school, hopefully improving our relationship with the local school and community even further.
Read moreAwareness session on “High Risk Groups of HIV” held in Naifaru
An awareness session under SHE core plus initiative project was conducted on “High Risk Groups of HIV” with an audience of 15 participants by Aminath Reema Mahfooz (Naifaru Juvenile Counsellor and Peer Educator at SHE core+). The purpose of conducting the session on the topics of HIV and STI’s was due to our belief that it is important to make youths aware of the risky groups in their community since they belong to the community and they are
Read moreEducating the community about HIV and AIDS
An awareness session under SHE core+ initiative on “HIV” was conducted with an audience of 16 participants by Aminath Reema Mahfooz (Naifaru Juvenile Counsellor and Peer Educator at SHE core+). In the session, the participants were made aware of what HIV and AIDS is. The ways of HIV transmission and high risk behaviour was discussed. The no-risk behaviour was also discussed. The basic idea on HIV and AIDS was discussed for the detailed information
Read moreAwareness session on parenting skills held in Naifaru
An awareness session under SHE core+ initiative program on “Parenting Skills” was conducted with an audience of 15 participants by Aishath Nazeedha (Assistant Counsellor at Lh. FCSC) In the session, the participants were made aware of the impacts of negative and positive upbringing or parenting. The ways of effective upbringing was discussed with life examples and the negative impact of divorce and separation was highlighted. Throughout the session,
Read moreAwareness sessions on Communication held for the community of Naifaru
In order to increase the awareness of the community regarding the major health and social issues, a series of awareness sessions is being held weekly for youth, parents and the community. This series of awareness sessions was started by SHE core+ initiative in association with Naifaru Juvenile, Lh. FCSC, Lh. Atoll Hospital and Naifaru Police. The first session at Lh. FCSC seminar hall on “Communication” was conducted with an audience of 13 participants
Read moreJuvenile trip to Sri Lanka for leadership workshop at PDI-SL
One component of the Youth Mentorship and Leadership program involved the opportunity for Juvenile staff to undertake international leadership training, and Mohamed Ahmed, Abdulla Samir, and Nasha Abdulla were chosen to attend a weeklong workshop in Sri Lanka from 25th-29th. It was run by the PDI-SL, the Peacebuilding and Development Institute of Sri Lanka, and held in Waskaduwa, Kalutara District. The aim of the workshop was to acknowledge youth’s
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