Civil society fair to take place in March
The fair will serve as a platform to increase memberships and raise funds.
22 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
The government on Tuesday announced plans to hold a civil society fair to exhibit the work of NGOs as pledged in the new administration’s 100-day action plan.
The three-day Haveli fair due to start on March 16 at the Dharubaaruge convention centre in the capital Malé was described as a platform to increase memberships and raise funds.
“One of the biggest challenges in running an NGO is the lack of funds. The government provides assistance every year but it is not sufficient. So we are trying to provide them with the option to work more closely with the corporate society,” Home Minister Imran Abdulla said at a press briefing at the president’s office.
According to a steering committee tasked with organising the fair, the objectives include providing networking space for civil society, increasing membership and engaging with business donors.
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