The Maldivian Community Foundation (MCF) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation registered at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment of the Maldives (reg. no. CR/158/2019), and registered as a tax exempt organisation at the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority. Its mission is to enable individuals, communities and partners to sustainably administer their charitable and philanthropic aspirations. It does this through the management of donated funds and disbursement of grants, scholarships and financial aid.
We aim to follow the well-established community foundation model, tweaking it to the Maldivian context, and thereby positioning ourselves as the premier fundraising and grant making organisation in the country. We plan to provide tools and instruments for the Maldivian community to partake in perpetual charity (sadagah jariyah) and philanthropy, and support the non-governmental sector by providing grants and technical assistance. We would also be working closely with the government and national development partners to strengthen the governance and accountability of the non-profit sector.
We have identified two further projects that we would like to implement. The projects have been identified after discussion with the communities in Bangladesh.
Building a modern mosque
The current mosque is made of tin roof and walls, which makes it very hot during the summer period. The other facilities such as ablusion is also rudimentary and inconvenient. We would like to support to build a cement structure of the mosque and expand it to accomodate more people at the same time.
The mosque is located on a high-traffic road and frequestly used by commuters. It is also used to hold Quran classes for children in the neighbourhood.
Building the boundary wall of local cemeraty in Bangladesh
This project has been identified as a high-priority by the community. This cemetary is used by several villages in the area. Due to lack of a boundary wall on one side, wild animals desecrate the bodies after they are buried. The family members have to cover the burial area with cages to prevent the animals from digging the burial spots. This is an emotional stress to the family members who have just lost a loved one.
The project is to build the barrier wall and gate of the cemetary.
We request our donors to help us implement these projects. May Allah enable you and bless your generosity in helping the muslim brothers and sisters in Bangladesh to meet their needs.
Bank of Maldives accounts. 7730000335022 (MVR) 7730000335024 (USD)
*Any access donations received beyond the cost of these projects will be used for other activities of MCF
The work to build the new wing of the Markazul Quran & Sunnah Madrasah & Orphanage in Bangladesh has been completed. The MCF President Ahmed Siyah attended a small ceremony organised by the Madrasah to mark the completion of the work.
During the event, the Madrasah’s management thanked MCF for supporting the development of the building. Siyah thanked the Madrasah’s management for the collaboration in implementing the work. He thanked the donors who contributed funds for the project.
‘I and the one who sponsors an orphan shall be in Paradise like these two’ — and he raised his index finger and the one next to it, holding them together, barely separate”
The work to install a modern Notice Board at HA. Ihavandhoo School has been completed. The project was awarded to Club Polestar as part of the Maldivian Community Foundation’s Social Support Grant 2022.
The MCF Ramazan Art Contest is organised during every Ramazan since the formation of MCF. The purpose of the contest is to create religious awareness in the community and especially among children. The contest also encourages the children to read the translation of Verses of the Quran. The contest is an opportunity for parents to engage with their children on a discussion around the teachings of Islam.
This year we had 30 Entries to the contest. Unfortunately 5 Entries had to be disqualified as they did not meet the contest requirements.
Each Entrant is awarded a MVR 500.00 Voucher that can be redeemed at Island Kids, Majeedhee Magu. We are grateful to our partial sponsor Tea Tree Pvt Ltd for their support to the contest. The Vouchers will be sent to the Entrant’s email.
List of participants.
Aishath Dheena Ahmed Aishath Reem Bathool Binthi Hassan Aishath Liba Ibrahim Ibrahim Raaphil Ahmed Muhammad Neel Ibrahim Aily Binth Ali Shakir Naureen Ali Insha Furusaan Maazin Mohamed Azka Ibrahim Shaheed Mariyam Aiza Hussain Asraf Mohamed Kais Hassan Amir Mariyam Farah Visam Rayyan Ali Amathurrahmaan Binti Abdulla Adam Aryk Abdullah Shifau Mohamed Raakin Abdullah Shifau Aminath Oosha Shaahid Umaimaa Binth Abdulla Layali Adam Zainab Adam Khadheeja Ashfa Ismail Aisha Eenaas Furusaan Asma binth Abdulla
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house like it in Paradise.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Muslim)
With the generous support of our donors, we contributed MVR 25,000.00 to the International Aid Campaign‘s Tajri Fund set up to finance Sadaqah Jariya projects including the construction of mosques. May Allah accept it from our donors and reward them with His Mercy.
Join us as a monthly donor to support our activities. Register at https://bit.ly/MCFiirf
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CAMPAIGN.
This Campaign “MCF Ramazan Art Contest 1444” is organized by the Maldivian Community Foundation (MCF).
1. Eligibility:
This Campaign is open to all Maldivians who sign up through the Submission Form at https://bit.ly/MCFRamazanArtContest1444. The Campaign is open to Maldivians and is void where prohibited by law.
2.Agreement to Rules:
By participating, the Contestant (“You”) agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions of the Maldivian Community Foundation as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Campaign.
3. Campaign Period:
Entries will be accepted online starting on 8:00AM on Monday, 27 March 2023 and ending 6:00PM on Tuesday, 18 April 2023. All entries must be submitted via the Submission Form.
4. How to Enter:
The Campaign must be entered by submitting an entry using the online Submission Form provided at https://bit.ly/MCFRamazanArtContest1444. The form must be completed and submitted by a parent or legal guardian of the Entrant (if Entrant is a minor).
The entry must fulfill all Campaign requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize. Each Entry must have a Verse of the Quran that calls Muslims to do “righteous deeds” or “good deeds”, and the Dhivehi translation of the Verse. The Entry should not show or depict animals (real or fantasy). However, the Entries can show or depict trees, gardens, mountains, hills, corals, beaches and other natural scenery, inanimate objects, or abstract art. The Foundation shall have sole discretion to accept or reject an Entry based on the content of the drawing.
Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Maldivian Community Foundation. A maximum of 1 (one) entry is allowed per entrant. You must provide the information requested. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices to circumvent the rules. If You use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of the Maldivian Community Foundation.
5. Prizes:
The Winners of the Campaign (the “Winner”) will receive Prizes. Prizes will be in the form of Gift Vouchers that can be redeemed at the sponsor’s outlets.
LIST OF PRIZES:
Prizes will be awarded in the order that the Entry is drawn from the lots.
10 Gift Vouchers of value MVR 500.00 each
30 Gift Vouchers of value MVR 250.00 each
Actual/appraised value may differ at time of prize award. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at the Maldivian Community Foundation’s discretion. The prize is nontransferable. Any and all prize-related expenses shall be the sole responsibility of Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by Winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for the Maldivian Community Foundation to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation unless prohibited by law. Additional Prizes may be offered by the Maldivian Community Foundation before, during or after the Campaign, the rules for the award of which are solely determined by the Maldivian Community Foundation.
6. Odds:
The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received and the Facebook Likes received by the Entries.
7. Winner Selection and Notification:
Winner(s) will be selected by a drawing lots under the supervision of the Maldivian Community Foundation. Each Entrant will be given one lot, and one additional lot for every 10 “Likes” for the Entry on the Maldivian Community Foundation’s Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/maldiviancf) before the deadline 6:00PM on Thursday, 20 April 2023.
Winners List will be published on the MCF website (www.mcf.org.mv) on 21 April 2022, following selection of Winner(s). The Maldivian Community Foundation shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to view the Winners List on the website, receive notices due to spam, junk e-mail, or other security settings or for Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize before 31 May 2022, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and release as required, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner selected.
A photo or printout of the Gift Voucher emailed to the Winner must be produced at the time of claiming of the Prize along with a photo or printout of the National ID Card of the Entrant.
ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY WINNER (AT THE MALDIVIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION‘S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
8. Rights Granted by You:
By entering this content (e.g., photo, video, text, etc.), You understand and agree that the Maldivian Community Foundation, anyone acting on behalf of the Maldivian Community Foundation, and the Maldivian Community Foundation’s licensees, successors, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the World, without limitation, your entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Campaign, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes. without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent. By entering this content, You represent and warrant that your entry is an original work of authorship, and does not violate any third party’s proprietary or intellectual property rights. If your entry infringes upon the intellectual property right of another, You will be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Maldivian Community Foundation. If the content of your entry is claimed to constitute infringement of any proprietary or intellectual proprietary rights of any third party, You shall, at your sole expense, defend or settle against such claims. You shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Maldivian Community Foundation from and against any suit, proceeding, claims, liability, loss, damage, costs or expense, which the Maldivian Community Foundation may incur, suffer, or be required to pay arising out of such infringement or suspected infringement of any third party’s right.
9. Terms & Conditions:
The Maldivian Community Foundation reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Campaign should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond the Maldivian Community Foundation’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Campaign. In such case, the Maldivian Community Foundation may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to OR after the action taken by the Maldivian Community Foundation. The Maldivian Community Foundation reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Campaign or website or violates these Terms & Conditions. The Maldivian Community Foundation has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Campaign, to void votes for any reason, including, but not limited to: multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by Campaign rules; or the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Campaign may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, the Maldivian Community Foundation reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.
10. Limitation of Liability:
By entering, You agree to release and hold harmless the Maldivian Community Foundation and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such entrant’s participation in the Campaign and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries. (vi) while every attempt will be made to upload entries to the Facebook page as soon as possible, the Maldivian Community Foundation is not liable for any reasonable delay on this matter.
11. Disputes:
THIS Campaign IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE MALDIVES, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Campaign, participant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Campaign, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in the Maldives having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Campaign). Participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
12. Winners List:
To obtain a copy of these Official Rules, email the request to info@mcf.org.mv.
13. Sponsor:
The Campaign is implemented with the support of Tea Tree Pvt Ltd with a partial sponsorship of the Prizes.
14. Facebook:
The Campaign hosted by the Maldivian Community Foundation is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.
15. By submitting the Submission Form, You, the Contestant, have affirmatively reviewed, accepted, and agreed to all of the above Official Rules.
16. By submitting the form you agree to be subscribed to SMS and Email alerts and communications occasionally sent by the Maldivian Community Foundation. You may request to be removed from the SMS list by sending an SMS with “NO SMS” to 7366799.
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