At Atmosphere Foundation, we believe that skills training should lead to opportunities that continue long after a workshop has ended. Our Soft Toy Making Project in H.Dh. Vaikaradhoo reflects this approach, supporting local women as they turn a creative skill into a potential source of income. The project began with practical training in handmade soft toy production. Participants learned how to prepare patterns, cut fabric, stitch individual...
The first batch of the Atmosphere Foundation Zero to Dive Master Scholarship Programme celebrated the completion of their training on 7 July 2026, marking the end of an intensive journey from first-time divers to qualified dive professionals. Delivered in partnership with Moodhu Bulhaa Dive Centre, the fully funded programme was created to make professional dive training more accessible to young Maldivians. Ten participants, comprising five...
A partnership between Atmosphere Foundation and the Maldives National University is bringing scientific research into the Foundation’s growing Bamboo for Climate Change Mitigation Project. The collaborative study, titled Bamboo Plant Identification and its Ecological Impact in the Maldives, examines bamboo varieties already growing in the country as well as those introduced through recent cultivation efforts. It is the first...
In Kalaidhoo, plans are underway to make sure the island’s elders have more chances to step out, meet friends, and enjoy the island together. Atmosphere Foundation has partnered with the local NGO Kalaidhoo Wings to organise quarterly outings for residents aged 65 and above, beginning in 2026. The idea is simple: arrange small trips where elders can visit scenic spots, spend time outdoors, and share conversation away from their usual...
In HA. Ihavandhoo, a group of residents have decided it’s time to give their health a proper upgrade. With support from Atmosphere Foundation, the Diabetes Society of Maldives, and the Adam Kaleyge Hussain Foundation, the programme began with community health screenings measuring blood pressure, blood sugar, body fat, and BMI. From there, participants are working with coaches to make everyday changes, moving more, eating better, and building...
The Clothesline Project was organised to raise awareness around the world about domestic violence and create a safe space for women to express experiences that are often difficult to speak about openly. On 29 November 2025, 20 women gathered in Maldives for the initiative organised by the Association for Women Empowerment (AWE) and supported by Atmosphere Foundation. Each participant designed a t-shirt using colours, drawings, and written...
What do healthy eating and chess have in common? At first glance, not much. But through the ARC HEAL Campaign, the two came together in a programme designed to strengthen both body and mind. The initiative included nutrition awareness sessions for parents and caregivers, led by a paediatrician and child nutritionist. Discussions covered a wide range of topics, from nutrition during pregnancy and the first 1,000 days of life to helping children...
Growing older should come with good company, good advice, and a few helpful check-ups along the way In Hoarafushi and Ihavandhoo, Atmosphere Foundation continued working with Aged Care Maldives to bring health outreach directly to island communities. During these visits, elderly residents gathered for health screenings, consultations, and simple rehabilitation guidance. The sessions offered a chance to check on common health concerns, learn...
Some projects begin with big plans. This one began with 60 pineapple heads. In Addu Hithadhoo, Atmosphere Foundation worked with the local NGO Veshisaafu to distribute pineapple planting material to community members interested in trying their hand at growing the fruit. Pineapples are well suited to island gardens because they make hardy plants that take root easily and reward patience with sweet harvests. The pineapple heads were planted in...
Across several islands, a planting effort is underway that will take years to fully reveal its rewards. Through the Jackfruit Planting Initiative, Atmosphere Foundation is supporting communities to grow fruit trees that will provide food, shade, and greener island spaces in the years ahead. In 2025, 66 jackfruit saplings were distributed to six communities, from Vaikaradhoo in the north to Hithadhoo in the south. Residents and local councils...
