The Story of FoiyGaadiyaa

  • May 2018

    The idea.

  • Aug 2018

    Using a bench to enclose books while waiting for wood work to be done. This bench is still used as the stand at one side of FoiyGaadiyaa

  • Sep 2018

    Wood work and thatch work being done. Our friend Ahmed Waheed donated bookshelf doors.

  • Nov 2018

    Bookshelf completed - Looking for a traditional gaadiyaa.

  • Nov 2018

    Website and Log book launched

    Photo: Mariyam Inaa Majid Dho Magazine

  • Nov 2018

    Introduced FoiyGaadiyaa events and stations.

  • Mar 2019

    Lemonade Stand to raise funds for requested books.

  • Apr 2019

    Tie Dye Event.

  • May 2019

    Cookie Decorating.

  • May 2019

    Self Checkout service.

  • June 2019

    Beach Safety and First Aid.

  • July 2019

    Our friend Ali Thaufeeq donated a traditional gaadiyaa - Foiygaadiyaa is complete as designed.

  • Oct 2019

    Formally registered NGO Children of Maldives to expand our contribution to the community

  • Dec 2020

    Reading events hosted by community members

    Once There Was A Tree … What Do You Do With An Idea? Where Could The Bear Be?