The inauguration of “Outboad Engine Repair and maintenance Course” funded by Baa Atoll Conservation Fund under was held on 19 November in Eydhafushi. A  delegation from Maldives Police Services, Alia Investment Pvt Ltd together with Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve Office, Baa Atoll Conservation Fund, senior officials from public and private sector attended the opening ceremony. 

 

Certified Instructors from Yamaha, Mercury and Maldives Police Services will be  in-charge of all training sessions which includes both theory practical and practical which will be held for a period of twenty one days.

 

The following projects were handed over the Grants under the first cycle of grants in 2013.

 

1. Introduction and Training Program on Hydroponics.

Project by Dharavandhoo Development Cooperative Society (Livelihood, Education/Awareness).

 

2. Training Course on Outboard Engine Repair and Maintenance 

Project by FEYLI  of Eydhafushi (Livelihood).

 

3. Save Turtle Forum

Project by: Kendhoo School (Education /Awareness, Conservation).

 

4. Kihaadhoo Goes Organic

Project by: FAAM Foundation of Kihaadhoo  (Education/Awareness, Livelihood).

 

5. Construction of Monument

Project by: Kudarikilu Council (Livelihood).

 

6. Eco friendly fertilizer production

Project by Maalhos Women’s Development Committee (Livelihood).

 

7. Training Course on Lacquer Works

Project by: Thulhaadhoo Council (Livelihood). 

 

APPROVED PROJECTS FROM BACF BOARD (FIRST CYCE)

 

LIST OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED  (FIRST CYCLE)

 

Under the SECOND CYCLE of grants from BACF, furnished 2 bedroom apartments will be developed on all 13 inhabited islands as endorsed by the fund board in 2020. The Atoll Coucil would be responsible in carrying out work on all related aspects of these developments