Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Continues its Commitment to Social Impact: Renews Partnership with “Mom’s Aid” for Second Year

In alignment with Mom’s Aid’s dedication to ending poverty and domestic abuse, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi reaffirms its commitment to creating positive change in the lives of women in the Maldives.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi  proudly declares its sustained partnership with Mom’s Aid, a national charity dedicated to eradicating poverty and domestic abuse faced by women in the Maldives. Continuing their collaboration for the second consecutive year, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi wholeheartedly supports Mom’s Aid’s vision of fostering safety and security for women through crucial resources, funding, legal assistance, shelter, and mental health services. 

A distinguished national charity, Mom’s Aid is devoted to ending violence and poverty faced by women. Their mission is to guide and motivate women in the Maldives towards a society where domestic abuse is not tolerated, and women can live free from the threat of violence and poverty. 

In 2022 alone, Mom’s Aid provided assistance to over 840 families through various programmes and campaigns.

Mom’s Aid offers a range of specialist and confidential services to survivors, including accommodation, community outreach support, independent advocacy, and support for children. Emergency shelter is provided for women and children escaping domestic abuse, along with legal help to ensure their safety. The charity is also committed to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental illness through education and affordable mental health care.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is proud to collaborate with Mom’s Aid in the following programs:

1. Back to School Drive: Fostering chilren’s access to education regardless of socio-economic conditions, the back to school drive focuses on providing school essentials to families. Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has extended its support and joined this programme. 
2. Ramadan Aid: Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has vowed to facilitate this annual project where essential resources, care baskets and food items are distributed to over 300 vulnerable families. 
3. Toy Donation: Additionally, the Island resort has also donated toys to the charity.