Extraordinary General Meeting Call and ExCo Elections
CHOCO has called up an extraordinary general meeting to elect the new Executive Committee (ExCo) for the next two years. The meeting is scheduled to be held at 16:30 of Friday, 8 July 2011, in Thinadhoo Youth Centre (Zone 7 Stadium). All members are strongly encouraged to attend and cast their vote.
Further, CHOCO has announced to apply for ExCo posts for its members. There are 9 posts in the ExCo. Only Subscribing members can apply to the posts of Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson - Admin, Deputy Chairperson - Finance, and General Secretary and Public Relations Cordinator. Both Subscribing and Voluntary Members can apply to the posts of Program Directorship. There is a program director for each of the objective of CHOCO.
The new structure of the ExCo marks a significant change passed by the AGM of 2011.
The current ExCo was elected on 20th June 2009 for a term of two years. The new ExCo is expected to assume office on 9th July 2011.
CHOCO Annual General Meeting 2011 Held
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AGM2011
CHOCO has held the AGM 2011 last night, 16 June 2011, at 20:30 in Thinadhoo Youth Centre. The members passed the Annual Report of 2010 and passed a number of amendments to the Constitution of CHOCO.
The amendments passed include reduction of the Executive Committee from 15 members to 9 members. Some responsibilities of ExCo members are also defined more specifically in the amendments. Additional amendments include some administrative changes.
To Read minutes and passed reforms please scroll below,
The amendments passed include reduction of the Executive Committee from 15 members to 9 members. Some responsibilities of ExCo members are also defined more specifically in the amendments. Additional amendments include some administrative changes.
To Read minutes and passed reforms please scroll below,
Annual General Meeting 2011
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AGM2011
2011 Annual General Meeting of Choco is scheduled to be held in Zone 7 Stadium (G.Dh. Thinadhoo) at 20:30 on 16 June 2011. All members are invited to attend. Those unable to attend are advised to assign proxies. Deadline for assigning proxies is 14 June 2011.
Download Notice and Agenda
Download Notice and Agenda
CHOCO Installs the First Solar Street Light in Thinadhoo
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Environment,
Garden Island Vision,
Programs,
Solar Light
CHOCO has installed the first solar street light in Thinadhoo today, 5 June 2011. It was installed to create awareness for renewable energy and foster faith in renewable energy among people. Furthermore, one of its intention is to mark the World Environment Day 2011.The first solar street light, is first of many more to come, senior members CHOCO explained. CHOCO is about to embark on a major project will seek to change all street lights of Thinadhoo to solar powered lights. Furthermore, it is also a part of the Garden Island Vision.
The light was installed near the jetty area of Thinadhoo, around the corner of Dhiraagu Thinadhoo.
The light was donated and installed for CHCOO by a generous local company, C-Mos Pvt Ltd.
Survey Process of Huvadhoo Master Plan Completed
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Huvadhoo Master Plan,
Programs
Survey process of Huvadhoo Master Plan is now fully completed. The data feeding and report writing processes will be commenced in the next week.
Although CHOCO faced numerous difficulties from newly elected island councils, citing unreasonable and unfounded reasons. Some councils thought that CHOCO was seeking some funds through the survey and hence thought that they will execute such a survey and get some funding for themselves. However such ignorance was overtaken through repeated dialogue. Areas where problems from the councils arose include Gahdhoo, Kanduhulhudhoo and Madaveli. Support from G.Dh. Atoll Council, especially the president, is also extremely limited.
CHOCO would like to acknowledge the help of many of the of the Councils and local NGOs and islanders for their help through out the survey process.
The data feeding is expected to be completed by June 2011 and an exposure draft of the report is scheduled to be out by mid July 2011. The final report will be handed over to UNDP and other stakeholders and published by the end of July 2011.
Huvadhoo Masterplan Project seeks to write a developmental plan for Huvadhoo Atoll/Region. The project is funded by United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
Although CHOCO faced numerous difficulties from newly elected island councils, citing unreasonable and unfounded reasons. Some councils thought that CHOCO was seeking some funds through the survey and hence thought that they will execute such a survey and get some funding for themselves. However such ignorance was overtaken through repeated dialogue. Areas where problems from the councils arose include Gahdhoo, Kanduhulhudhoo and Madaveli. Support from G.Dh. Atoll Council, especially the president, is also extremely limited.
CHOCO would like to acknowledge the help of many of the of the Councils and local NGOs and islanders for their help through out the survey process.
The data feeding is expected to be completed by June 2011 and an exposure draft of the report is scheduled to be out by mid July 2011. The final report will be handed over to UNDP and other stakeholders and published by the end of July 2011.
Huvadhoo Masterplan Project seeks to write a developmental plan for Huvadhoo Atoll/Region. The project is funded by United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
Huvadhoo Master Plan Now Underway
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Huvadhoo Master Plan,
Programs
Huvadhoo Master Plan project has now started. Sessions were held to provide information and give training to volunteers in CHOCO office.
The first stage of the project is surveying. Surveys will be done in every inhabited island of Huvadhoo Atoll. A sample of of not less than 5% will be taken from each island.
The survey process will be implemented by 3 groups of volunteers and they will visit the clusters of islands in each of their visits to islands. Surveying at islands is expected to take place for 3-4 days in each island.
The first stage of the project is surveying. Surveys will be done in every inhabited island of Huvadhoo Atoll. A sample of of not less than 5% will be taken from each island.
The survey process will be implemented by 3 groups of volunteers and they will visit the clusters of islands in each of their visits to islands. Surveying at islands is expected to take place for 3-4 days in each island.
Volunteers Required for "Huvadhoo Master Plan" Project
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Huvadhoo Master Plan,
Programs
CHOCO is seeking active and dedicated 12-15 volunteers to work in "Huvadhoo Master Plan" project. The main tasks will be to collect data from all the inhabited islands of Huvadhoo Atoll and summarize them into useful information for the final report. All interested volunteers, please contact Ibrahim Shiyam (9911993) to send your names and contact details.
CHOCO has chosen Athuhar Ibrahim Rasheed as the Chief Consultant for the project. Athuhar is a recent Masters graduate with excellent caliber required for the project and dedication for the NGO.
Announcement Download Here
CHOCO has chosen Athuhar Ibrahim Rasheed as the Chief Consultant for the project. Athuhar is a recent Masters graduate with excellent caliber required for the project and dedication for the NGO.
Announcement Download Here
Higahele Campaign for Local Council Elections Started
The program consists mainly of a door-to-door campaign informing the public about the importance of voting and the roles and responsibilities of island and atoll councils. The campaign was launched with a pickup ride around the island announcing the messages of responsible voting. The launching was carried out last firday, 21st January 2011. The door-to-door campaign is scheduled to start on 24th January and will run until 3rd February, when the campaign will be wrapped up with a road show.
Huvadhoo Master Plan Project Signed with UNDP
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Huvadhoo Master Plan,
Programs
Choco signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UNDP for Huvadhoo Master Plan Project. UNDP's Resident Coordinator, Mr Andrew Cox signed on behalf of UNDP and Choco Chairperson Saruvash Adam signed on behalf of the NGO. The project will see the development plans and visions of 18 inhabited islands of Huvadhoo atoll integrated into a do...cument, which will be presented to politicians, policy makers and researchers.
This project aims to develop such a plan which incorporates the ideas at all levels including strategies of the central government, the manifestos of politicians as wells as the visions and dreams of the resident islanders. Eventual fruition of this project will be a document that will outline a master plan and a developmental framework that is necessary in order to influence the policy makers and to provide a yard stick for policy evaluation. Collective vision summarized and classified will help to promote good governance and possibly accelerate the developmental process.
This project aims to develop such a plan which incorporates the ideas at all levels including strategies of the central government, the manifestos of politicians as wells as the visions and dreams of the resident islanders. Eventual fruition of this project will be a document that will outline a master plan and a developmental framework that is necessary in order to influence the policy makers and to provide a yard stick for policy evaluation. Collective vision summarized and classified will help to promote good governance and possibly accelerate the developmental process.
"Hithevare" Workshop Carried Out in Thinadhoo
CHOCO carried out Hithevare workshop to train volunteers and communicate the importance of social work to the youth, on 3-4 January 2011. This program was supported by Huvadhoo Association for National Development (HAND) and Maldivian Red Crescent. The 2 day workshop was carried out at Misbahul Huda School of Thinadhoo. 47 potential volunteers participated and successfully completed the workshop.
The workshop was inaugurated by Mohamed Liraar, Senior Manager Operations and Sales of Dhiraagu. Furthermore the workshop was addressed by the Program Officer of HAND, Ibrahim Ahmed. Lectures and activities were provided on volunteerism, team building, leadership and project/event planning and management by the coordinators. Hasan Abdulla from Choco, Nadha and Himya from Red Crescent coordinated the workshop segments.
Dhiraagu Choco Cup 2010 kicked Off
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CHOCO Cup
Dhiraagu Choco Cup 2010 has begun today at 16:30 in Thinadhoo Football Ground today. The opening ceremony was held at the ground and a ceremonial match between Choco Cup 09' Dream Team and Thinadhoo Under 19 Team was played.
The opening ceremony was attended by several nobles of the island, football figureheads, local traders and sponsors and supporters. The ceremony was started b y providing an introduction of Choco and the Cup by a senior volunteer of Choco. The teams and attendees were then addressed by the Cheif Guest, Regional Commander of Police Mr Yousuf Rushdy.
The event was then followed by the ceremonial match, which was won 3-0 by Thinadhoo Under 19 team.
Dhiraagu Choco Cup 2010 will start tomorow
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CHOCO Cup
Dhiraagu Choco Cup 2010 is ready to start tomorrow. The cup will kick-off at 16:30 at Thinadhoo Football Ground. 8 Teams have participated in the Cup and teams were divided into 2 groups of 4 each. The first round of the cup will be played in a round-robin manner in the group and top 2 teams cross play in the semi-final to qualify for the final on 13th December 2010.The Cup is sponsored by Dhiraagu. Several traders in Thinadhoo provided their generous assistance to the cup and Choco highlights and thanks the generosity of the sponsors and traders. The opinion leaders and well-known football figures have well-received the cup and is looking forward to its commencement and smooth execution. Choco would like to thank assistance provided by Thinadhoo Office, The FA (Thenadhoo Football Association), and major sports figures in Thinadhoo for their support and assistance, alongside the sponsors and traders.
The first game of the tournament will be a ceremonial match played between the dream team of Choco Cup 2009 and a team of selected under 19 players in Thinadhoo. The match will be preceded by a small opening ceremony.
CHOCO Cup 2010 Open for Participation
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CHOCO Cup
CHOCO has opened the second edition of CHOCO Cup for participation today. CHOCO hopes the cup will be well received by the players and managers and assure that several teams will participate in the tournament. Teams will need to submit the application form for participation to CHOCO office, or any other arrangement made by CHOCO, on or before 22nd November 2010. The cup is scheduled to start on 3rd December, at Thinadhoo Football Ground. The application form is available to download from this website and hard copies are available from Version Photo Studio in Thinadhoo. Each application form must be annexed with copies of National Identity Cards of the players.
The cup is open for teams with players under 16 years of age. Any player who is not 17 years old on or before 1 December 2010 will be deemed as an under 16 player.
CHOCO requests to contact Mohamed Noozam (9621365) for additional information, and to lodge the application forms.
Certificate Awarding Ceremoney for QS Training Held
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Qty Surveying
Certificates were awarded to participants who successfully completed the Quantity Surveying Training course, carried out by CHOCO from 7th October to 30th October 2010. A total of 17 students sat for the examination and passed and received the certificates. Quantity Surveying Training was joined by 34 students when it commenced.
The certificate ceremony was held in Zone 7 stadium, on 5 November 2010, at 9pm.
Certificates were handed by Deputy State Minister of Upper South Province, Mohamed Shareef, and G.Dh. Atoll Councilor, Mohamed Hassan Didi. The certificate ceremony was attended by nobles of G.Dh. Thinadhoo, including the Island Councilor and Assistant Director of Thinadhoo Campus of Maldives College of Higher Education.
Speaking at the ceremony Deputy State Minister, Mohamed Shareef, highlighted the importance of the course to Thinadhoo and thanked CHOCO for organizing such a program. He emphasized on the role of NGOs in the society.
CHOCO Cup 2010 Open for Sponsorship
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CHOCO Cup
CHOCO announced CHOCO Cup 2010 and is seeking sponsorship for the program. The proposal for the program is attached below.
Those who desire to provide sponsorship and assistance, it can be provided in several ways.
1- Main Sponsor: Main sponsorship cost Rf 10,000. Benefits include free advertising boards (quantity negotiable) and 50% of the flags hosted around the football ground.
2- Co-Sponsor: Co-sponsorship cost is Rf 5,000. Benefits include free advertising boards and 25% of the flags hosted.
Furthermore, advertising boards are sold at Rf 1,500 each to raise money required for the event.
CHOCO is expecting that Rf 21,380 will be spent on the program. Major part of this include trophies and medals for the players. Furthermore refreshments and other costs related to volunteers and coordination also cost a lot of money.
This is the second edition of CHOCO Cup. CHOCO Cup was first held last year December from 20th to 27th. CHOCO Cup is an under 16 six-a-side football tournament.
CHOCO will kindly appreciate any assistance provided for the program and it will be duly recognized.
Please see the proposal for the program below,
Quanttity Surveying Training Commenced
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Qty Surveying
Quantity Surveying Training was commenced on 7 October 2010 in G.Dh. Thinadhoo. The training was participated by 36 participants and it was conducted in Misbaahul Huda School premises.
CHOCO would like to thank Huvadhoo Association for National Development (HAND) for their assistance in securing the venue.
The Course will run during the weekends. until the first week of November. An examination will be given in at the end of the course and successful participants will be awarded a certificate of completion. Weekly assignments will be submitted to be completed as home work during the weekdays.
Participants are expected to gain knowledge with regard to creation of bill of quantities and other construction related arithmetics and mathematics. CHOCO has received a huge support to join the program once the program was underway, however could not arrange extra seats due to the project capacity.
Hydroponics Training Program Concluded Successfully
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Hydroponics,
Programs
CHOCO carried out hydroponics training programmed in Gemanafushi, from August 4th to September 10th 2010. Two batches were conducted; total of 74 participants from Gemanafushi successfully completed the training program and was awarded with certificates. There were and 43 female and 31 male, most participants aged 15-25.
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