Society for Health Education
ސޮސަޔަޓީ ފޮރ ހެލްތް އެޑިއުކޭޝަން | |
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| Abbreviation | SHE |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1988 |
| Founder | Nasreena Ibrahim Dr. Naila Firdous Naila Ibrahim Kaleyfaanu Nasheeda Ahmed Riza |
| Headquarters | M. Kulunu Vehi, Buruzu Magu |
| Location | |
Region |  Maldives |
Membership | 3 |
Vice Chairperson | Mariya Saeed[1] |
| Website | https://www.she.org.mv/ |
The Society for Health Education (Dhivehi: ސޮސަޔަޓީ ފޮރ ހެލްތް އެޑިއުކޭޝަން, abbreviation: SHE) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in the Republic of Maldives. It focuses on addressing issues like Thalassemia, Counselling and Psychological Support, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Health Education.[2]
Ethos[edit]
The vision of SHE is;
An organization that is proactive in identifying and addressing crucial health and social concerns of the Maldives.[2]
The mandate of SHE is;
- Strive to improve the quality of life of the Maldivian people.
- Harness the expertise of national professionals, on a voluntary basis for development programmes.
- Endeavour to raise awareness of health and social issues.[2]
Programs[edit]
SHE offers 3 programs:
- Thalassemia Laboratory & Diagnostic Services[3]
- Counselling & Psychosocial Services[4]
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Services[5]
Structure[edit]
Governance of SHE is implemented at the board level and led by the executive board. The Executive Committee Board consists of the Chairperson, VIce Chairperson, General Secretary, Treasurer, Youth Members and General Members. They are elected by the general members for a term of 3 years during the Annual General Meeting.[6]
Membership[edit]
SHE is a fully fledged member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF),[7] the Thalassemia International Federation,[8] & The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).[9] SHE is also supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFP).[10]
References[edit]
- ^ Shahid, Malika (8 March 2024). "Women in Maldives: Striding ahead in the face of challenges". The Edition. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Introduction". Society for Health Education. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Thalassemia Laboratory & Diagnostic Services". Society for Health Education. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Counselling & Psychosocial Services". Society for Health Education. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Sexual and Reproductive Health Services". Society for Health Education. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Structure". Society for Health Education. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Society for Health Education (SHE)". International Planned Parenthood Federation. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "TIF Members". Thalassemia International Federation. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Maldives". ARROW. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Youth advocates for family planning break taboos in the Maldives". United Nations Population Fund. 12 November 2018. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.