MACL Conducts Event To Raise Awareness About Autism

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has organized an event to support the Maldives Autism Association as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The event was carried out in line with the ongoing activities held to mark World Autism Awareness Month. Under this initiative, MACL facilitated a fundraising program and an airport tour for 14 students and 3 teachers.

During the tour held at Velana International Airport, the children were taken to the Ramp area where they saw how the ramp operations and flight handling were done by the airport employees.
Moreover, the tour also took them to the Airport Emergency Services station where the participants enjoyed an interactive time with the fire and rescue team. They were even able to explore the fire rescue vehicles by wearing fire & rescue uniforms and getting inside the vehicles.

The tour was concluded with a small ceremony held at the Airport Recreation Center, where the participants were given special gift bags by MACL. Earlier this month, MACL also facilitated a fundraising program for the Maldives Autism Association by enabling them to sell their merchandise at airport facilities. The program proved to be a tremendous success, with MACL being able to generate funds to further support the association in their works to create awareness about autism in the Maldives.

MACL’s CSR programmes target vulnerable communities in the Maldives and the company is committed to continuing its efforts to make a positive impact on the lives of people who require it the most. Through this initiative, MACL hopes to raise awareness about autism, paving the way to create a more inclusive and understanding society in the community.