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Economic Development
- Support income-generating opportunities for residents
- Encourage small-scale manufacturing & food production
- Help people start micro and small businesses
A united community, building a brighter future together.
VAFD is a community NGO on Vaadhoo Island — empowering local talent, fostering development, and building a future where people thrive with dignity and purpose.
Vaadhoo · Raa Atoll
Est. 1994
Community NGO
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The Island & The Gap
Talent in abundance. Opportunity in short supply.
Vaadhoo is home to many talented people with skills across various trades, technology, farming, and craftsmanship. Yet the island faces a real challenge: limited economic activity and few structured ways to earn an income at home.
VAFD was created in 1994 to close that gap — mobilising local talent, encouraging entrepreneurship, and building a strong, self-sustaining community that doesn't have to leave the island to find a future.
See our programs →
Community-owned
It belongs to every resident.
Founders' Statement
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We live on Vaadhoo, where the population is small and the economy is limited. We have seen the urgent need to create opportunities for people to earn a living while remaining in their home island. That is why we founded VAFD in 1994 — to build a future right here.
Ibrahim Naseem
Co-founder · Est. 1994
Abdulla Salaam
Co-founder · Est. 1994
Our Committee
Members Committee
Dedicated individuals steering VAFD's mission forward, elected by the community to serve on the members committee.
Ahmed Ziya
Chairman
Ibrahim Naeem
Secretary General
Mohamed Naish
Administrative Secretary
Mohamed Naeem
Assistant Administrative Secretary
Abdul Muhsin Ali
Financial Secretary
Ibrahim Sameem
Assistant Financial Secretary
Ahmed Rasheed
Sports Secretary
Moosa Adam
Assistant Sports Secretary
Fayyaz Faisal
Education Secretary
Madiha Yoosuf
Assistant Education Secretary
Mohamed Saeed
Social Secretary
Abdulla Latheef Davood
Assistant Social Secretary
Aminath Davood
Consultative Member
Jameela Aboobakuru
Consultative Member
Ameen Faisal
Consultative Member
Our Vision
A united, productive island where every individual has access to opportunity, income, and dignity — while preserving the culture and environment of the Maldives.
Our mission
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Strengthen community development and local governance
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Empower youth through training, mentorship & skills
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Promote small businesses and local entrepreneurship
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Support sustainability through environmental protection
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Build a community rooted in unity, culture & moral values
What We Do
Four ways we build the future
Every VAFD program is practical, local, and designed to keep opportunity rooted on the island.
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Education & Youth
- Mentorship programs for young graduates
- Career guidance & practical skill-building
- Knowledge shared by experienced professionals
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Environmental Sustainability
- Regular island cleaning programs
- Tree replanting & green restoration
- Encourage sustainable living practices
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Community Unity
- Strong moral, ethical & social values
- Unity, cooperation & mutual support
- Collective ownership of the island's progress
Our Events
The work, on the ground
A look at what the community has built together — clean-ups, plantings, workshops and gatherings that keep Vaadhoo thriving.
ENVIRONMENT
March 2025
Island Clean-Up Drive
Community-wide beach and lagoon cleaning initiative to preserve our natural beauty.
YOUTH
May 2025
Youth Skills Workshop
Practical skills training for young people in carpentry, technology, and entrepreneurship.
COMMUNITY
July 2025
Cultural Heritage Day
Celebrating Vaadhoo's traditions with performances, food, and storytelling.
ENVIRONMENT
September 2025
Tree Planting Campaign
Replanting native trees along the shoreline for future generations.
ECONOMY
November 2025
Small Business Fair
Showcasing local entrepreneurs and their products to the wider community.
COMMUNITY
December 2025
Eid Community Gathering
Coming together as one community to celebrate and strengthen bonds.
Get Involved
Be part of the change
Whether you live on the island or simply believe in it — there's a way for you to help build it.
Donate & support
Your contribution funds tools, training, and the first steps of community projects — keeping families and futures on the island.
Volunteer
Join island cleaning, tree planting, mentoring, and community events. Bring your skills and your energy to the work.