Trans Maldivian Airways Supports the Blind and Visually Impaired Society of Maldives

Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) sponsors the annual camp of the Blind and Visually Impaired Society of Maldives (BVISM), as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.

A special ceremony was held to handover the donation at TMA Seaplane Base last Thursday, 21st October 2021. Trans Maldivian’s CEO, Mr A.U.M Fawzy, along with members of the company’s Senior Management presented the donation to the President of BVISM, Mr Ali Sameem and their Media Coordinator, Mr Abdulla Ziyaau.

“BVISM Aharee Camp 2021” will be held from 28th October to 4th November 2021 in Malé, Hulhumalé & Vilingili and marks the 5th camp hosted by BVISM. Over a span of 8 days, BVISM has included several activities: First Aid Training, Exercise & Recreational Activities, Training for Emergency Response, Water Sports Day, Leadership Training Program, Aviation Training, and a Blood Donation Day.

BVISM has been advocating for the rights of and fostering inclusivity for the blind and visually impaired community in Maldives since 2010. Over the years, the NGO has initiated many activities that has increased public awareness for their community, and has brought about major, positive resolve.

Trans Maldivian Airways continues to support the local NGOs and charitable organizations as it strives to promote holistic growth and inclusive development in the Maldives. The company has also been providing free transfers for Thalassaemia patients based in islands to travel to Male’ for their blood transfusions.

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Indian celebrities have been flocking to the Maldives since destinations closed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the restrictions have been lifted since it appears that Indian celebrities still love their getaway trip to the Maldives. While some celebrities make multiple trips a year, others have only explored the destination for the first time recently. In addition to Bollywood celebrities, Hollywood celebrities also visit the Maldives for their tropical getaways. Everyone from the royal family to upcoming actors has been spotted in the Maldives through the years, so here are the celebrities who have recently made a trip to the sunny side of life.

01. Akshay Kumar & Twinkle Khanna

Twinkle Khanna and her husband Akshay Kumar and their kids kids Aarav and Nitara celebrated their new year 2024 in the Maldives. The pair shared a video on Instagram showcasing a glimpse into their fun-loving family vacation at Soneva Jani Maldives.

02. Ananya Panday

Bollywood sweetheart Ananya Panday celebrated her 25th birthday in the Maldives towards the end of 2023. Just like Akshay and his family, Ananya also chose to celebrate her Maldives getaway in the beautiful Soneva Jani resort.

03. Taapse Pannu

Indian actress Taapse Pannu, best known for her role in ‘Dunki’ was also spotted in the Maldives. Taapsi shared her stay at OZEN RESERVE Bolifushi, stating the sunsets look this beautiful hardly elsewhere.

04. Pooja Hegde

Avid social media enthusiast and Indian actress Pooja Hedge also took a trip to the Maldives towards the end of 2023 to celebrate her 33rd birthday in style. The actress took her birthday celebrations super seriously last year, booking her stay at the Hilton Maldives Amingiri resort!

05. Vijay Varma

Last November, famous Indian actor Vijay Varma shared glimpses into his Maldives vacation, and fans suspected the photos were clicked by Tamannaah Bhatia. Since his vacation in the Maldives, fans have got a glimpse of the actor’s amazing work yet again on the Netflix movie, Murder Mubarak.

06. Parineeti Chopra

Patineeti was spotted in Waldorf Astoria Maldives on a little girls’ trip, in October of 2023. She took to Instagram to share the photos of her in yellow swimwear and chooras (bangles), noting that it was not her honeymoon!

07. Shanaya Kapoor

Fushifaru Maldives hosted Bollywood actress Shanaya Kapoor towards the end of 2023 for a Maldives getaway as well. This trip was following her debut role in Karan Johar’s ‘Bedhadak’ alongside Lakshya and Gurfateh Pirzada.

08. Sonnalli Seygall

Sonnalli Seygall and her husband and restauranter Ashesh L Sajnani took a trip to the Maldives for their honeymoon in 2023 as well. Their 5-day honeymoon trip at Villa Nautica, formerly known as Paradise Island featured some beautiful shots at the pool!

Some of the other Indian celebrities who have also loved their visit to the Maldives in 2023 & 2024 include:

Alia Bhatt who enjoyed a vacation at Cheval Blanc Randheli with her friends and sister
Kajal Aggarwal who honeymooned at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Taapsee Pannu who shared her amazing moments at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa
Tara Sutaria as she took to celebrate her 25th birthday at W Maldives

Trans Maldivian Airways Supports the Blind and Visually Impaired Society of Maldives

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