Vice President Faisal Naseem has visited the “Fiyavathi” State Care Facility located in Hulhumalé City late this afternoon. The Vice President toured the premises, holding discussions with the staff and meeting with children under state care at the facility.

During his visit, the Vice President enquired about the facility and services offered and listened to the concerns and issues raised by the children. He was accompanied on this visit by the Minister of Education, Dr Aishath Ali, Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services, Aishath Mohamed Didi and the Minister of Home Affairs, Sheikh Imran Abdulla.

A team from the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services and the Child and Family Protection Services is currently working towards resolving the issues and looking into the recent occurrences at “Fiyavathi” facility. State entities are currently involved in providing the necessary care for the children.