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International Federation (p13671)
Following an extensive study, the
Maldives’ National Disaster Management
Centre identified the uninhabited island
of Dhuvaafaru as the most suitable
settlement area based on its
geographical characteristics such as its
comparatively high natural ground level,
its size and its reef, which is
important in providing protection from
tidal surges.
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International Federation (p13673)
Paradise discovered - The Red Cross will
provide homes, water sanitation, waste
management, schools, hospital, and
infrastructure on this ecologically
friendly island development for tsunami
survivors.
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International Federation (p13579)
The previously uninhabited island of
Dhuvaafaru will be built from scratch
into a vibrant community combining
residential and commercial centres,
schools, community centres, health
clinics, parks, sporting facilities,
ports, harbours and other necessary
infrastructure.
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International Federation (p13676)
December 2005, first steps: roads have
been cleared and construction is set to
begin on this soon to be new island home
being built by the Federation in the
Maldives.
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International Federation (p18815)
Building an island community is one of
the most ambitious recovery projects the
Federation is undertaking. In the end
these structures mean nothing if they
are not meant to rebuild people’s lives.
By 2009, Dhuvaafaru should be a
comfortable, safe place where Ibrahim
and others displaced people can rebuild
their lives with hope for the future.
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International Federation (p14026)
December 2005. Developing an island
community for over 3,600 people takes
time, but the first steps have been
taken in making this island a home.
Sites have been cleared, roads drawn and
housing blocks marked.
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International Federation (p-MDV0110)
The International Federation of Red
Cross and Red Crescent Societies signed
an agreement with the Government of
Maldives in May 2005 to build a new
community on Dhuvaafaru Island. The
International Federation has funded
construction of 562 houses as well as
other community infrastructure such as a
community administrative building, a pre-
school, a primary school, a secondary
school, an auditorium, water supply and
sewer systems, a sports complex, roads,
and a power supply system supplemented
by solar energy. Also part of the
project is a health centre funded by the
German Red Cross and an additional 38
houses funded by the government.
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