The Chief Guide of the Maldives, First Lady Fazna Ahmed, has reiterated the importance of healthy nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
She made the remarks at the ceremony held to inaugurate the Advocacy Event of Little maids as part of the 9th National Sizers' Camp 2021 held in Ghaazee School. The three-day camp is being held from December 26-28 under the theme Girl Powered Nutrition (GPN).
Addressing the event, First Lady Fazna spoke extensively about the theme and the significance of nutrition and making healthy life choices. She stressed that a majority of health issues in women and adolescent girls are caused by a shortage of nutrition, and noted that a variety of healthy products could be sourced locally.
She noted rather than showing up exercises, it is important to maintain healthy nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. She also expressed optimism that the GPN badge and advocacy campaign would increase the knowledge of nutrition among girls and help them become more health-conscious.
GPN is a global programme run by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). It promotes girl-led change through education on the importance of a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
The participants also completed the sixers challenge; an activity designed to develop abilities and instill the attributes of teamwork. Over 300 sixers from 42 schools in 13 atolls across the country are participating in the year-end camp organised by the Maldives Girl Guide Association (MGGA).