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...
June 2022 to December 2022 The Reading Room was established by two experienced language experts, Ms. Aminath Nihan and Ms. Asima Abdul Gadir with the objective of providing teachers with practical training in effective early literacy teaching methods. Interactive, task-based workshops are organized to help teachers and parents delve into the concepts and techniques necessary for engaging young children in reading and writing. To expand its...
Imaduddin School’s Kakkaa Vathi programme provides vocational training in pastry and baking, offering hands-on learning opportunities to students with different learning needs. Central to this effort is the support from the Atmosphere Foundation, which has played a key role in ensuring the programme’s continuity and maintenance of the training kitchen. Kakkaa Vathi runs its programme as a four-month course, with two sessions of 2.5 hours...
October 2022 to Ongoing Aged Care Maldives is a non-profit and non-government organization that prioritizes the rights and dignity of elderly individuals. They strive to enhance the lives of seniors and their families through programs and services that address both physical and emotional challenges associated with aging. In October 2022, the Atmosphere Foundation joined forces with Aged Care Maldives to provide support for four outreach...
