Posted by: Care Soceity on: October 12, 2011
An early morning reception was organized to celebrate the 10th year of Care Development Center at Dharubaaruge on the 8th of October 2001.
The reception started with the recitation of Quran with its meaning. A speech was given by Director, Care Society, Shidhatha Shareef in which how CDC started and the objectives as well as the challenges and the changes that have taken place since then were highlighted.
The speech was followed by appreciation certificates handed to volunteers who have been working for more than a year, contributors, previous and current staff who have worked at CDC for 1-5 years, and parties involved in child sponsorship program which includes companies, individuals, and parents as well.
There were some special awards given to persons who had worked at CDC for more than 5 years. These awards were given to Fathmath Afiya as a pioneer in starting CDC, to Shafeenaz Saeed for her dedication and contribution, to Fazna Najeeb in serving CDC as a teacher, a supervisor and a program manager, to Shina Wajeeh for her service, to Aishath Looba for heading CDC as its Deputy Principal, to Shidhatha Shareef for always being a part of CDC, and Shiyaza Mohamed Didi for her continuous dedication in working for CDC.
The highlight of the event was the art and craft work of CDC students displayed at the reception which were available for purchase to interested parties. These works included drawings, collages, handmade flowers and other items.
The reception served as an advocacy platform for CDC as well. Lintel Investments and Management Services pledged to continue their child sponsorship program for another year, Eve Garments agreed to provide CDC teachers with a working uniform for the next year, Maldives Ports Limited pledged to sponsor 2 students for 1 year, and Haveeru Daily agreed to provide a spot on their newspaper for the next year free of charge.
Although some companies were unable to attend the ceremony they too agreed to continue their role in the child sponsorship program. Tropic Surf who is currently sponsoring 12 students agreed to continue for the next year and a company of Universal, Per Aquum also agreed to continue sponsoring 11 students for the next year.
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