The Maumoon Foundation is an Malé-based nonprofit organization founded in 2010, by Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the 3rd president of the Maldives.
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| Abbreviation | TMF |
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| Formation | 26 January 2010 |
| Founder | Maumoon Abdul Gayoom |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Headquarters | 5th floor, Fulidhooge, Henveiru, Malé, Maldives |
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Chairperson | Maumoon Abdul Gayoom |
| Website | maumoonfoundation |
History and activities
editThe Maumoon Foundation was established on 26 January 2010 by Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, former president of the Maldives.[1][2] It aims to improve the livelihoods of the Maldivian people through various programs. The foundation operates as an apolitical, not-for-profit charitable organization, focusing on areas of interest that Gayoom supported during his presidency.[3]
Scholarships and programs
editIn June 2018, the foundation announced it had begun a scholarship program at the Garden City University in Bangalore, India.[4] Prior it, the foundation offered 80 scholarships in 20 different fields at the Garden City University in 2017.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Humaam, Ali (4 June 2018). "The Maumoon Foundation to give out 10 scholarships to Garden City University". Raajje TV. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ Abdulla, Shaina (10 May 2017). "Gayoom's foundation opens 80 scholarships". Avas. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "About The Maumoon Foundation". Mihaaru Connect. Mihaaru. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Maumoon Foundation opens applications for scholarships". The Edition. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Maumoon Foundation opens ten scholarship opportunities". Sun. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2024.