Hithadhoo Unit
Established in 2010, the Hithadhoo Unit is one of MRC's most established Units serving Addu City - the country's second-largest urban area in the Maldives. For over a decade, the Unit has maintained a trusted and consistent presence that reflect the unique character and needs of Addu City
The Hithadhoo Unit operates in one of the most strategically significant locations in MRC's network. Addu City - the southernmost city in the Maldives and the regional hub for the south, encompassing Huvadhoo Atoll and Fuvamulah City. Addu is geographically unlike any other city in the country with Its islands connected by a network of causeways, forming a unique urban landscape that stretches across the atoll, while Hulhumedhoo remains a separate island within the same Atoll. Together, these islands are home to the Maldives' second largest population.
The Hithadhoo Unit's position at the heart of Addu city means its reach extends naturally across the entire atoll and beyond. It is not serving just one island. It is the humanitarian anchor for an entire connected community and the broader southern region that looks to Addu City as its centre. The Unit's signature Programmes reflect a Unit that is deeply embedded in its community reaching at-risk youth, supporting migrant communities, and investing in environmental stewardship alongside its core emergency response and health work.
Unit Snapshot
Recognized as a trusted partner by Addu City Council, government bodies, educational institutions, local organizations, and the wider community and regional authorities, Hithadhoo Unit has consistently addressed humanitarian needs while building the long-term resilience of the communities it serves.
47
Active Volunteers (As of 2026)
20
Active Members
20+
Emergency responses since establishment
What the Unit delivers
Programmes & Services
The Hithadhoo Unit delivers MRC's core community-based Programmes and services alongside its signature initiatives covering the spectrum of humanitarian needs in Addu City.
Emergency Response & Preparedness
Unit maintains a trained Emergency Response Team ready to deploy across Addu City and the broader southern region. Volunteers are equipped to provide first aid, psychosocial assistance, relief distribution during emergencies such as floods, fires, and other emergencies
Community First Aid Services & Training
First aid training and community First aid services are delivered year-round across Addu City. Volunteers provide First aid coverage at local events and deliver training to schools, institutions, and community groups
Community Engagement & Outreach
The Unit engages year-round with residents, community organizations, schools, and local institutions, building relationships, raising awareness of MRC's Programmes and services, and ensuring that those who need support know where to find it.
Other Programmes & Services include:
- Community Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Education
- Haalu Kihinie - Healthy Ageing Programme
- Health & Wellbeing Programmes
- Disaster Risk Reduction Programmes
- Ecosystem Restoration Initatives
Haalu Kihinei - Healthy Ageing Programme
A community outreach initiative dedicated to the wellbeing of senior citizens in Addu City. Volunteers engage directly with elderly community members - checking in on their health and overall wellbeing, identifying areas where support is needed, and providing psychosocial support. The initiative also serves as a touchpoint for connecting older residents with MRC's Programmes and services, ensuring they are informed, supported, and never overlooked.
Interested to get involved with MRC's work in Addu City?
Register as a volunteer or member on MRC Hub and join MRC's effort in Addu City through Hithadhoo Unit
Migrant Health & Wellbeing Events
Hithadhoo Unit organizes a regular dedicated annual health and wellbeing event for the migrant community in Addu City. Bringing together key partners under one roof, the event provides migrants with access to health screenings, psychosocial support, legal information, and essential services in a welcoming and dignified environment. The initiative reflects the Unit's commitment to leaving no one behind and its ability to convene partners around a shared humanitarian purpose.
Support Our Work in Addu City
MRC Hithadhoo Unit's work is sustained by its volunteers, its community partners, and the support of the people who believe in what it does. Whether you want to follow our work, get involved as a volunteer, or explore how your organization can support us — we would love to hear from you.
Get in touch
Email: south.regionaloffice@redcrescent.org.mv Phone: +960 9906727
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