With the support of Bank of Maldives (BML)’s ‘Community Fund’ initiative, a fish filleting platform has been established in Maalhendhoo island of Noonu atoll.
Island-based NGO, Society for Leaders Initiate Development (SLID) carried out the project under which the platform was designed with appropriate lighting, a storage unit, clean water and workstations for eight people to be used during day as well as after sundown.
BML revealed that the design has been made in such a manner that waste water is directly removed through the drains.
Dustbins are also placed in the area.
The aim of the project was to find a solution for the difficulties that our fishermen faced. For the past years, we used the jetty at the harbor to carry out the filleting even in bad weather conditions. Through this project, we hope it benefits the islanders and the local fishermen to cut and sell fish in a more convenient manner. Our sincere gratitude and thanks go to Bank of Maldives for their financial support to implement this important project.”An official from SLID
A fish cutting contest was held during the opening ceremony of the platform on 1 January 2022 and it gained massive popularity among the island community.
The community fund campaign aims to empower individuals to contribute to the society by conducting sustainable community projects across the Maldives.
The Community Fund is a programme aimed at empowering individuals and NGOs to contribute to local communities through sustainable projects. The project is open for individuals, local NGOs, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), women’s development groups, tech community movements and youth empowerment groups. Government and business entities are not eligible for the program.
The country’s national bank has financially supported 60 projects nationwide since the fund was incepted.
