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Community events
Bringing Maldivians together through sports, social and community programmes.
MADI
Rooted in home, connected to the world
Maldives Association for Development Initiatives is a community organisation connecting Maldivians, strengthening communities and celebrating the culture and identity we carry wherever we go.
Who we are
Built to bring Maldivians together
MADI (Maldives Association for Development) Initiatives was created from a simple idea. Maldivians should remain connected to their community, culture and identity wherever they are in the world.
What began with a group of Maldivian students in Malaysia is designed to grow into a community platform connecting Maldivians at home and abroad.
Our beginning
It started with a gap
A group of Maldivian students in Malaysia saw an opportunity to create a long-term platform that brings Maldivians together while celebrating the culture and identity they carry.
So they built one.
What we do
Identity in action
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Cultural preservation
Celebrating and carrying Maldivian traditions, identity and culture forward.
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Training & advocacy
Creating opportunities for learning, empowerment and community representation.
The name
One name.
Three meanings.
The acronym
MADI
Maldives Association for Development Initiatives.
The manta
Madi
Madi is the Dhivehi word for manta ray. A gentle giant that moves in groups.
The kite
Madi
Madi can also refer to a kite. Able to travel far while remaining connected to home.
MADI is for Maldivians everywhere
Young Maldivians finding their feet. Families and students living abroad. Island communities across the Maldives. Anyone who wants to remain connected to their Maldivian roots.
See what MADI is doing next
Discover upcoming community events, cultural programmes and opportunities to take part.