Ooredoo Maldives X UNDP Maldives Partners For Miyaheli Social Innovation Camp 2022

Ooredoo Maldives and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have once again partnered to host the 7^th edition of the Miyaheli Social Innovation Camp 2022. Themed ‘Innovation for People, Planet and Prosperity’ this year’s camp differs from the previous editions as it is only open to Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). Registration has been opened on 19^th October 2022 and can be viewed by visiting http://bit.ly/3Tak3Le.

The Miyaheli Social Innovation Challenge provides a platform for CSOs to collaborate and co-create innovative solutions to societal issues within their immediate communities. Partakers in the camp will be equipped with tools, knowledge and guidance from mentors and facilitators to further elevate their ideas. Consequently, refined ideas can be sifted through which emphasizes on bringing an important solution to a problem in a sustainable and impactful manner.

13 CSOs will be invited to attend the Miyaheli camp from which 3 organizations will receive a grant to pilot their innovative and winning solutions. A seed funding of MVR 300,00 will be provided with mentorship in accordance with their proposed budget and requirements. 2 grants will be awarded to CSOs based outside the Greater Male’ region as this is where most CSOs are located in. The massive grant funding will also allow organizations to upscale their projects and explore further opportunities, ensuring a prosperous and long-term difference is brought to their communities.

Speaking on the partnership, Ooredoo Maldives Managing Director & CEO, Khalid Al- Hamadi said “We are proud to continue our partnership with UNDP Maldives, with the aim to create sustainable solutions through innovative ideas and combat prevalent issues faced by our communities. This year’s Miyaheli provides a great opportunity for Civil Society Organisations across the nation to build their ideas into reality and contribute to the community by creating opportunities and increasing accessibility and inclusivity to ensure a prosperous future for the people and our planet. We look forward to seeing the participants pitch their innovative ideas and assist them in making them a reality”.