Youth Centre was established on 21st February 1981 with the aim of bringing the youth into the main stream of nation development by providing education and training in various areas and to provide opportunities to enable them to manage their leisure time in a productive manner by engaging them in social and recreational activities.
Youth Centre organizes various youth programmes and activities to improve the social, economical and intellectual well being of youth. Youth Centre offers free membership to participate in these activities and currently there are more than 2000 members.
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Youth Counselling Services
Youth Counselling services aims at providing youth with the opportunity to discuss their problems with reliable, trustworthy professional to assist them in dealing with and solving problems and also help them to develop a positive attitude. The programme offers individual and group counselling on drug related problems, relationships, sexual abuse, family problems, dealing with fear, developing self-esteem, parenting skills and the skills of being able to say “NO” to unacceptable habits.
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Youth Awareness progaramme
This programme assists the youth to develop life skills and acquire knowledge from different areas. We also conduct seminars and workshops and organize a variety of activities for youth on national occasions. Among the Youth Center members we organize get-togethers to provide maximum opportunities for youth participation.
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Youth Career Guidance Programme
Youth Career Guidance Programme provides career guidance, career counselling and information for school students and youth. This programme also assists youth in choosing a career, planning for further education and training and offers information on employment opportunities. We also offer information on educational opportunities currently available in Maldives and abroad and provide assistance to meet the challenges
of the job market.
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Music
Youth Centre conducts various programmes for young potential musicians to improve their skills and talent. We also offer various opportunities for potential musicians to master their music skills. This programme is conducted by a professional musician. Four music bands are trained annually to enable them to perform in public. Many young musicians trained under this programme are presently performing in popular bands in Maldives
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Youth Health Café
The aim of Youth Health Café is to provide information necessary for youth to lead a happy, prosperous and responsible life. YHC was established in collaboration with MoH, MoE, UNFPA and Youth Centre. YHC provide the information regarding Reproductive Health and Sexually Transmitted Infections. Doctors at YHC offer consultation and specific medical tests completely free.
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Physical Fitness Programme
Our Physical Fitness Programme aims at developing healthy youth, instilling in them an awareness of the importance of exercise for a healthy productive life and knowledge of the rules and habits of exercising.
We provide aerobics for young women and gym facilities for young men. Out instructors are qualified professions.
We offer special rates for members of the Youth Centre.
- Fee for gym – RF 100/- per month
- Fee for Aerobics RF 50/- per month.
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Youth Cyber
Youth Cyber Café is situated inside the Youth Library. It was established with the aim of providing youth the facility of acquiring knowledge & information through modern technology which will contribute to their self development. The Cyber is very popular among youth and the fee is only RF. 10/- per hour.
Membership
The membership is free for all youth age between 18 and 35. Membership form is available at the Youth Centre counter. Membership is absolutely free.
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Annual Sports Activities
- Youth Day Special Tournament held to commemorate Youth Day (1st March)
- Basket Ball Tournament
- Volley Ball Tournament
- Billiard Tournament
- Dart Tournament
- Net Ball Tournament
National Day Special Tournaments are help on the occasion of National Day (26th – 31st July)
- Basket Ball Tournament
- Billiard Tournament
- Dart Tournament
- Net Ball Tournament
- Carrom Tournament
Ramazan Cup Tournaments held during the month of Ramazan
- Basket Ball Tournamet
- Billiard Tournament
- Dart Tournament
- Net Ball Tournament
- Carrom Tournament
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Haruge Activities
“Haruge” the name itself implies the friendly environment with facilities for indoor sports and recreational activities such as:
- Theater
- Billiard
- Snooker
- Galendo
- Table Tennis
- Dart
- Carrom
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Youth Library
The Youth Library provides the youth with a pleasant quiet environment to assist them in their search for knowledge in various fields, through a variety of books. Our aim is to provide easy access to knowledge and information and to assist youth to utilize their leisure time in a productive manner.
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Outdoor Basketball and Netball Court
Outdoor courts are available for youth to practice for tournaments. To practice or use these outdoor courts for tournaments or any other activity please do no hesitate to contact Youth Centre. To organize such an event our staff will assist you throughout the event with the necessary equipments. The court is open during day time as well as night.
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Weekend Ufaa
Weekend Ufaa is an event held on during weekends (Friday & Saturday) for Youth to show their skills and talents. We provide the opportunity for and youth to conduct and participate in items to show their skills & talents like music, dance and also in tournaments like Billiard, Carrom, Scrabble, Table Tennis, miming etc.
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Outdoor Screen
Local TV programmes and cable TV shows are screened on the screen located in the open area near the entrance of the Youth Centre. This space provides the youth a most relaxing environment. We also screen special football matches and other programmes on request.
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