Under its Community Fund, Bank of Maldives (BML) has supported Gdh. Vaadhoo to develop a skate park which was opened for the public on Wednesday. The park includes a skate area and space to arrange social and child-friendly events.
According to BML, the aim of this project is to provide the younger generation a means to develop new skills for personal development and create a fun environment to promote a healthy lifestyle. In a community where surfing is popular, the skate park will also be important in developing surfing skills, as both require similar skills and mindset, said BML. This will open new employment opportunities for young people, as the tourism industry grows in the atoll.
The winning proposal was submitted by Huvadhoo Association for Tourism (HAT). President of HAT, Ahmed Thorif Mohamed said their main aim with the project is to ensure that children and youth are encouraged to learn new skills through skating. The park will help youth reconnect and build stronger connections through recreation, he added. He further thanked BML for its support for the community project.
HAT aims to affiliate with local and international parties to train and develop different skills in a safe environment. BML Community Fund is a program to empower individuals and NGOs to contribute to their communities through sustainable projects.
