A week in the Maldives

A week in the Maldives

It’s now Monday and it’s been a week since we landed in Malé.

We are now experts at eating all kinds of fish and spice and have visited 5 different islands already!

On Wednesday (Day 4) we held a session with Guides in Hulhumalé where we focused on teamwork and decision making. One of the activities we delivered was called ‘Disaster Strikes’ were the Guides had to decide on 5 items to take with them on a deserted island. By working in a team and deciding on why each item was important to them they were able to develop their ability to make important decisions in a short space of time.

On Thursday (Day 5) we held our first two sessions with the Stars (aged 5-7)  teaching them new songs and games they can play. One of the games we played was called ‘Head Catch’ which focused on co-ordination - where the Stars had to catch the ball with their hands when they heard the word ‘Head’ and hit the ball with their heads when they heard the word ‘Catch’. 

We also had the honour of meeting the Minister of Education for the Maldives and shared with her the aims of our GOLD project, how the partnership with MGGA was formed and the impact we hope to make in the lives of girls and young women across the Maldives.

We will be travelling to a new island next week!

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