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Recipient receive Youth Award on October 23, 2022. (Photo/President's Office)
Youth Awards has been presented to 10 recipients in different fields on Sunday night.
At the official function held to mark the National Youth Day at Maafannu Youth Centre on Sunday night, the awards were presented to recipients by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
The awards were presented in nine categories, alongside a special award presented by the Ministry of Youth Sports and Community Empowerment from the National Youth Volunteer Program.
Recipients of the awards;
In the field of business and economy - Mohamed Jailam, Shaadhee Villa, GDh. Fiyoari
In the field of sports - Neesha Haleem, Ma. Kokoama, Male’ City
In the field of humanitarian work - Firasha Mohamed, Relief, HDh. Hanimadhoo
In the field of empowering youth - Abdulla Shahuneez, Orchidmaage, N. Lhohi
In the field of Dhivehi language and culture – Ali Ameer, Luck Star, Dh. Bandidhoo
In the field of arts – Abdulla Shafeeu, Hisaan, HDh. Vaikaradhoo
In the field of counter-narcotics – Afir Mohamed, GDh. Rathafandhoo
In the field of agriculture – Ali Rasheed, Morning House, L. Isdhoo
In the field of vocational training – Ibrahim Shareef, Uraha, Lh. Hinnavaru
National Youth Volunteer Program – Ahmed Ahnaf, Asaree, AA.Rasdhoo
Youth Awards are bestowed to honor youths excelling in different fields, recognizing their work, and to further encourage them. Although the award was presented in nine categories – nominations were open in 18 categories.
During the function held tonight, a report based on a research conducted by Youth Ministry and Maldives National University (MNU) was unveiled – which is aimed at identifying the current circumstances of youths across the country. The report was launched by Vice President Faisal Naseem.
The main focus of the research was to identify reasons youths commit criminal offenses and explore ways to prevent youths from committing crimes.
President Solih declares October 22 as National Youth Day in December 2019 – following which the occasion has been celebrated annually.
