MRC Convenes 13th General Assembly

The Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) successfully convened its 13th General Assembly on April 25–26, 2025, at Meerumaa Hall in Malé. The biennial gathering brought together 46 representatives from six MRC Units and members of the Governing Board, with observers from the MRC National Youth Council and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), including John Entwistle, Head of the IFRC South Asia Country Cluster Delegation.

In her opening remarks, Interim President Rasheeda Ali reflected on the organization's journey since its founding in 2009. She highlighted that MRC has been in service for 15 years, providing extensive humanitarian services across the country during this period. MRC has achieved significant successes as an exemplary organisation serving humanity and credits it's sustained success to its vast volunteer network, the largest in the country and its active collaboration with government bodies and partners.

During the start of the Assembly, representatives observed a moment of silence to honor humanitarian workers and civilians lost in conflict, particularly those with the Palestine Red Crescent Society. MRC continues it's call for the protection of civilians, health workers, and humanitarian personnel under international humanitarian law.


Representatives observing a moment of silence at the start of the assembly.

Key outcomes of the 13th General Assembly 

The two-day General Assembly featured a comprehensive agenda designed to review past achievements, ensure accountability, and set the strategic direction for the coming years. Key agenda items included the endorsement of statutory documents of the assembly, endorsement and approval of annual reports, workplan and budget, discussed and endorsement of statutory ammendements and conducting elections for the Governing Board and Complaints Committee. 

On Day 1, delegates engaged in thoughtful deliberations and unanimously endorsed core statutory documents. The following agenda items were endorsed and passed by representatives in Day 1 :-

• Endorsement of the 12th General Assembly minutes, 2023–2024 Annual Reports and Audit Report
• Approval of the 2025–2026 Work Plan and Budget
• Endorsement of statutory amendments to MRC Statutes.

The second day of the Assembly saw the election of new members to the Governing Board and Complaints Committee, ushering in a new phase of leadership for the 2025–2029 term.

A Transition in Leadership 

The following members were elected to the MRC Governing Board. 

• President - Ali Nashid
• Second Vice President - Mohamed Hoodh Ibrahim
• Governing Board  Member - North Region - Raufa Mohamed
• Governing Board Member - North Region - Mohamed Hussain
• Governing Board Member - Male' Region - Hussain Haisham
• Governing Board Member - South Region - Safiyya Ahmed
• Governing Board Member - South Region - Mohamed Yarif

The following members were elected to the MRC Complaints Committee . 

• Mariyam Saeeda Ibrahim
• Mariyam Shifaana Hussain
• Aishath Shaiba Kinnanath

The Assembly concluded with heartfelt farewells to outgoing Governing Board members, including Ahmed Shabin (2nd Vice President, 2021–2025), and North Region members Fathimath Rifdha Mohamed and Fathimath Ibrahim. Each shared reflective messages thanking volunteers, staff, and fellow members for their dedication.

With the successful conclusion of the 13th General Assembly, MRC enters its next chapter with renewed direction, strengthened leadership, and an unwavering commitment to its humanitarian mission.