Some stories stay with us long after the final page. AinI aai Velaa is a children’s book that introduces young readers to the life of a sea turtle and the delicate marine world that surrounds the Maldives. Created in partnership with the Olive Ridley Project Maldives, the book is written in Dhivehi and designed to help children build a sense of connection with the ocean and the animals that share it. Through storytelling, it gently introduces...
On a series of bright October mornings at the Hithadhoo Nature Reserve community members gathered for a conversation about the environment they live alongside every day. Surrounded by the wetlands and greenery of the reserve, the workshops invited participants to look closely at their surroundings and think about how small actions can help protect them. Together, participants explored ideas about conservation, discussed the environmental...
Our flagship bamboo project continued to take root in new places in 2025. Building on work that began in 2023, we imported 400 Beema bamboo saplings and continued working with communities to explore how this resilient remarkable plant can support climate resilience and greener island landscapes. With guidance from bamboo expert Dr. Barathi Nambi, participants learned about bamboo’s rapid growth, its ability to capture carbon, and the role it...
