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Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) is an organization with the a mission to protect and promote the rights and well-being of children of Maldives

ARC’s main areas of work include working closely with children’s shelters, advocacy and raising awareness on the rights of children through national and international outreach. ARC has a number of ongoing nationwide awareness campaigns:
- RESPECT Campaign on anti-bullying and anti-discrimination
- Surf Sm@rt Campaign on internet safety
- HEAL (Healthy Eating & Active Lifestyles)
- Road Safety
- Ch

ild Advocacy Network of Disability Organizations (CAN DO)
- HOPE (Heal, Outreach, Prevent, Empower) Campaign against Child Abuse
- Shelter Support Programme

24/05/2026

Day 3 of the B. Atoll Speech & Hearing Camp was held in Kudarikilu, where 14 consultations were completed for children with speech, hearing, and learning difficulties, including suspected cases of children on the spectrum and other developmental concerns.

Following the consultations, our speech therapist met with teachers and school management to discuss each child’s individual needs, provide tailored guidance and interventions, and give recommendations to support the needs of educators.

Thank you to B. Kudarikilu Coucil for your continued support towards the Camp.

22/05/2026

The B.Atoll Speech and Hearing Camp continues in Kihaadhoo and Kamadhoo with free consultations, along with discussions held with their teachers. 12 children received individual assessments, and their parents were provided guidance on home-based interventions to further support their child’s progress.
A sincere thank you to B. Kihaadhoo Council for the support towards the camp, and to ODI KAMADHOO for facilitating logistical arrangements. Your commitment towards supporting community initiatives is greatly valued.

20/05/2026

Day 1 of the Speech & Hearing Camp in B. Atoll included 17 free consultations in Dhonfanu and Dharavandhoo.

Students received comprehensive assessments from our speech therapist, who later met with their teachers to discuss each child’s needs and share practical intervention plans for continued support.
Thank you to Secretariat of Dhonfanu Council for the support in coordinating the consultations.

18/05/2026

Different spaces. Different ways to learn.
The Reading Retreat offers thoughtfully designed areas to discover books, express ideas, and engage in meaningful learning experiences.

12/05/2026

ARC extends its heartfelt appreciation to for thoughtfully designing the Reading Retreat to include dedicated spaces for reading, storytelling, group learning, and quiet study, while still keeping the library spacious, and easy for children to navigate. We also thank Wood Studio for their craftsmanship and dedication in bringing this beautiful space to life.

A big thank you also goes to for the signage and educational design elements, including the scrabble wall, periodic table, and solar system displays, which have helped create a vibrant environment that encourages learning and discovery.

A special thank you as well to for donating their educational marine life posters, and to Eatolls for the Maldives and World Map displays, adding even more opportunities for curiosity and exploration, within the Reading Retreat.

11/05/2026

Our heartfelt gratitude to Alia Maldives for trusting us to lead this meaningful initiative. The Reading Retreat would not have been possible without your generosity and commitment to children’s learning and literacy.

We look forward to continuing this valued partnership and creating similar opportunities for children across the Maldives.

10/05/2026

Today, we celebrate Children’s Day with the opening of the Reading Retreat library at Salaahuddin School!
This marks a milestone for ARC, as our biggest investment so far into a school, made possible with the generous support of ALIA Maldives.
Happy Children’s Day to all children. May this library inspire a lifelong love for reading, learning, imagination, and discovery.

07/05/2026

ARC held its 15th Annual General Meeting, attended by our dedicated members. During the meeting, key achievements were highlighted including ongoing efforts to strengthen the child protection system as well as advocacy and outreach efforts across the country.
We thank all our members, partners and donors for their continued collaboration and dedication to ARC’s mission

04/05/2026

A big thank you to VitalCare Maldives for partnering with us to provide free health assessments for all staff at K. Huraa School, including physician and dental consultations.

A parental awareness session on children’s health and nutrition was also held sharing practical insights based on findings from the student health screenings held earlier for World Health Day 2026.

We look forward to continuing our collaboration to strengthen K. Hura School as a Health Promoting School and to support the well-being of the wider Huraa community.

12/04/2026

Mindful Movement sessions at our World Health Day Camp at K. Huraa School for over 90 students.

Grades 3-8 students participated in calming, grounding sessions featuring gentle stretches and breathing techniques to support relaxation, focus, and emotional wellbeing. Thank you for guiding them through simple yet effective practices they can carry into daily life at home to nurture overall wellbeing.

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+960 7799544

Website

http://www.arc.org.mv/

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