President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has constituted the Villingili Social Service Centre under the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services. The announcement was made in a directive issued by the President’s Office.
The directive said President Solih constituted the Villingili Social Service Centre to streamline social protection efforts in the Greater Male' Region. The centre is mandated to provide temporary protection for those in need. It will also plan and implement social security for residents in Villingili and conduct awareness programmes.
Additionally, President Solih instructed the social service centres for the elderly to be included under the mandate of the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services. It was done to broaden the role of the elderly within the community and provide them with a social support plan. These centres will also conduct programmes to ensure their health along with organising sports and recreational activities suitable for the elderly.
Meanwhile, President Solih also abolished the Kudakudhinge Hiyaa, Amaan Hiyaa, and the Thauleemaai Masahkaiy Ungannaidhey Kudakudhinge Marukazu, as other arrangements have been made to carry on the work previously carried out by these institutions.