Maamendhoo Island Council calls for football funding to combat violence, drug abuse
15 Jun 2013, 12:00 PM
Leah Malone
A lack of support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports for youth activities, particularly football, on Maamendhoo Island in Laamu Atoll has resulted in violence and drug use according to the island council’s president.
“The government has not provided funds for youth sports or activities here, it’s very sad,” Maamendhoo Island Council President Ali Shifaz told Minivan News, during a visit to the island.
“Football, and other sports, are very important because we need our youth to be away from bad habits,” Shifaz explained.
“Youth getting involved in drugs and fighting is a big issue, but normally football players don’t get involved in those things,” he continued. “They have no other time for drugs and fights.”
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