Over 80 non-government organisations are participating in the 'Haveli' fair, says Home Ministry. 

State Minister Ali Nazeer says that the ministry expects more organisations to participate and that the fair has received ‘tremendous support’.

The fair is part of the new government’s first 100-day agenda, and is to be platform for civil society organisations to exhibit their work, network, and recruit members.

It is to be held from 16th March to the end of 18th March, at the Dharubaaruge in capital city Malé. 

The first day is caters to be representatives of local businesses while the remaining two days are for students at local schools and universities. 

Participation at the fair is free of charge.