About Us

Scouting was introduced to the Maldives nearly five decades ago. Initially for several years it didn’t function as a structured activity and very little is known about the history of Scouting of that period. However, according to the National Centre for Linguistic and Historical Research, Scouting began in the Maldives in 1956. Along with the introduction of English medium education in Male’, various co-curricular activities also had its beginning.

In May 1961 the Scout Group which is still known as First Male’ Scout Group came into being in Majeediyya School. The Group began with Cub Scouting and later in the same year the Junior Scout Section came into being. Scouting in Maldives received some international recognition when the Scout Group of Majeediyya School was registered as the First Male’ Scout Group at the Imperial Scout Headquarters, London, in 1963 by Mr.C.Dymoke Green, Commonwealth Scout Commissioner. At this period the Chief Commissioner of Maldives was the late Honourable Mr. Ahmed Zaki.

The Association was first registered in 20th January 1984 as the "Maldives Boy Scout Association". Later on the Association was renamed as "The Scout Association of Maldives" in 14th January 1994. The association was officially recognized as a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) on 23rd July 1990.  


President Ibrahim Nasir inspecting a gathering of scouts from Majeediyya School on 26th July 1969

What is Scouting

The Scout Movement is defined as "a voluntary non-political educational movement for young people, open to all without distinction of origin, race, or creed, in accordance with the purpose, principles and method conceived by the Founder."
Scouting provides young people with opportunities to participate in programmes, events, activities and projects that contribute to their growth as active citizens. Through these initiatives, young people become agents of positive change who inspire others to take action.

Mission

"The Mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society."

Vision

By 2025, The Scout Association of Maldives with good governance will be a leading Youth Organization with 15,000 members, in the country that is self-reliant, community centered learning organization; providing and attractive, challenging, and progressive Educational Programme, extending equal opportunities to all.

History of Scouting in Maldives

1956
Scouting in The Maldives Begins

Scouting was registered at the government of Maldives on 19 Shawal 1375 H, 30th May 1956.

1961
Cub Scouting Started

In May 1961, Cub Scouting started in Majeediyya School with 18 Cubs.

1963
Scouting in Maldives received international Recognition

Majeediyya School Scout Group was registered as the First Malé Scout Group at the Imperial Scout Headquarters, London.

First Chief Scout Commissioner

Honorable Mr.Ahmed Zaki.


First Investiture

First Cub Scout Investiture - 26th February 1963.

First Scout Investiture - 18th June 1963.

1964
Sea Scouting Introduced

Sea Scouting was introduced in Majeediyya School.

1965
First Camp

First historic 4 day camp was held in Hulhulé from 28th April to 1st May 1965.

1966
Jamboree on the Air

First experience of World-Wide Brotherhood participation on 23rd September 1966. On that remarkable day Chief Scout Commissioner honorable Ahmed Zaki.

1968
First International Contingent

First Maldivian Scout Contingent participated in the All Ceylon Rover Moot held at Panadura from 17th-28th August 1968 with 12 Sea Scouts.

1983
Scouting introduced to other Schools

26th August 1983 - Malé English School ( MES ), Started Scouting as 2nd Malé Scout Group.

3rd September 1983 - Madharusathul Ahmadhiyya Started Scouting as 3rd Malé Scout Group.

2nd September 1983 - Madharusathul Aliya Started Scouting as 4th Malé Scout Group.

Leader Trainings Started

Leaders Training Programme started - From 1980's to 1988.

1984
First Chief Scout

His Excellency President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom accepted to be the first Chief Scout.

Association was Established

Maldives Boy Scout Association was established on 20th January 1984.

1985
Leader Trainings Started in the Atolls

Introduction to Leader Trainings in the Atolls started with the hope that scouting would spread to the islands other than Malé.

1986
Spread of Scouting to Atolls

Many Scout Groups in Atolls from Haa Alif to Seenu started to register in the Association.

First National Scout Jamboree

First National Scout Jamboree was held from 20th-23rd September 1986 at Kuda Bandos with 300 Scouts, 250 Cub Scouts and 300 Brownies and Girl Guides.

1988
First Inter School Scout Competition

Held in Malé - 23rd June 1988

Second National Scout Jamboree

Second National Scout Jamboree held at Kuda Bandos


First Advanced Unit Leaders Training Course

The World Scout Bureau's Asia Pacific Regional Training Team conducted this course at Kuda Bandos.

First Service Scout Camp & Investiture

First Service Scout Camp held at K.Gulhi from 11th to 14th October 1988.

First Service Scout Investiture held at Feydhoo Finolhu.

1989
First Patrol Leaders Training Camp & Course

First Patrol Leaders Training Camp held from 15th to 17th March 1989 at Kuda Bandos.

First Patrol Leaders Training Course was held from 5th to 7th September 1989 at Kuda Bandos.

First International Conference

Maldivian contingent participates in 16th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference in Taipei, Taiwan from 7th to 12th September 1989.


New Scout Groups Registered

13 new Scout Groups registered in Malé and 42 Scout Groups from the Atolls.

1990
First SAARC Jamboree

First SAARC Jamboree held in Vihara Mahadevi Park, Colombo, Sri Lanka from 14th to 20th February 1990.

Cub Scout Leaders Basic Training

Held at K.Hura from 3rd to 8th July.

First Maldivian to Achieve Wood Badge

Ahmed Imad Mohamed was awarded the Wood Badge on 16th July 1990 by His Excellency President & Chief Scout Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.

Maldives joins the World Scout Movement

Maldives Boy Scout Association was officially recognized as a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement on 23rd July 1990.

1991
Second Advanced Unit Leaders Training Course

Held in K.Huraa from 8th to 14th March

1995
First Silver Tuna Awarded

Chief Commissioner Late Hon. Ahmed Shathir was awarded the Silver Tuna.

First Silver Crescent Awarded

Scouter Ahmed Shiran was awarded the silver crescent for the bravery he has shown on November 3rd 1988.


First Bronze Coconut Awarded

Assistant Chief Commissioner for Training and Programme Scouter Ahmed Imad Mohamed was awarded the Bronze Coconut.

1996
Third Advanced Unit Leaders Training Course

Was held from 24th April to 2nd May 1996 at K.Villingili.

40th Anniversary Celebration of APR

Celebration of 40th Anniversary of Scouting in Asia-Pacific Region.

Chief Scout

His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

President of the Republic of Maldives

National Scout Council

2021 - 2024

Mohamed Nazeef

President

Fathimath Shehezinee

Vice - President

Ahmed Inaan

National Treasurer

Mujahid Abdulla

Member

Ahmed Nasheed

Member

Mohamed Ahmed

Member

Amaany Rasheed

Member

Farish Shiyam

Member

Mohamed Ibrahim

Permanent Member

Rahma Easa

Permanent Member

Ahmed Haneef

Chief Commissioner

Ismail Eman Ahmed

Chairperson - Scout Youth Council

Executive  Committee

Maeed Mohamed Zahir

Chief Commissioner

Ismail Rifau

Deputy Chief Commissioner

Mohamed Fauzoon

International Commissioner

Mariyam Lahza

National Commissioner for Youth Programme

Mohamed Azan Abdulla

National Commissioner for Adult Support

Ismail Ali

National Commissioner for Administration

Mohamed Nazim

National Commissioner for ICT

Ahmed Samaan Abdulla

Assistant Commissioner for Operations

Anoof Abdulla

Vice-Chairperson, Scout Youth Council

Ahmed Inaan

National Treasurer

Scout Youth Council

Ismail Eman Ahmed

Chairperson

Anoof Abdulla

Vice Chairperson

Fahim Naseer

Member

Faruhan Abdul Gadir

Member

Hussain Ahil Waheed

Member

Fathimath Iaasha

Member

Fathimath Sanee Abdul Wahid

Member