09/09/2026
Maldives Teen Programme July 2026 🌴🐟🪸
As the summer holidays in Europe draw to a close, we are reflecting on this year's summer teen programmes which we ran for the first time this July and August.
Our July group were a joy to host. Despite being slightly unlucky with the weather at the beginning of their time with us, they remained optimistic and enjoyed our water activities all the more when conditions improved 🤿
The group learned about marine conservation in the Maldives and got involved in centre duties at Marine Centre, the islands sea turtle rehabilitation centre. 🐢
Their hands-on effort extended beyond the centres walls, as they collected seagrass for the centres resident green sea turtle, Hope, and completed a large scale beach clean on an uninhabited island. This experience proved invaluable when they later served participated in outreach through another beach clean during the Marine Centre's marine holiday camp for young children.🐬
Snorkelling trips revealed vibrant coral reefs and after exploring, teens enjoyed games of volleyball and catch 🏐
Cultural immersion to island life was also a big part of the trip. A local cook visited the guesthouse to teach the group how to make a traditional Maldivian breakfast, and a local dance class was arranged💃
When each day concluded, there was often a chance of a beautiful Maldivian sunset to close the day on a good note. 🌅
We would like to thank our partner, for all their help and support throughout the programme and look forward to hosting many more exciting trips with them in the future.
DISCLAIMER ⚠️⚠️
⚠️All activities conducted at the AMC rehabilitation centre are conducted with the permission of the Environmental Regulatory Authority.
Please Note: Handling of turtles at AMC only occurs when completely necessary. All volunteers and staff are trained on how to safely handle any of the turtle patients.⚠️
