The Maldives has held a series of events intended to raise money for victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last weekend.
The first event held over the weekend was the launch of a 24-hour fundraising telethon, while a series of charity events were held on Friday evening including a children’s march, entertainment and food tents near the tsunami monument, with 50 percent of the profits raised going to the Japanese cause.
Both Dhiraagu and Wataniya have launched an SMS donation service as well.