Our Impact

Transforming LivesAcross the Maldives

From individual support to nationwide initiatives, discover how T1DMV is making a measurable difference in the lives of people living with diabetes across our 1,200 islands.

Impact By The Numbers

Measuring our reach and effectiveness across the nation

1,000+
Community Members
Active participants across all programs
200
Islands Served
Across 20 atolls in the Maldives
100K+
People Reached
Through education campaigns annually
100+
Events & Programs
Support events hosted each year

Program-Specific Impact

Detailed results from our core programs

Education & Awareness

100,000+
People educated annually
50+
School programs delivered
200
Islands with awareness programs
365
Days of continuous education

Combating misconceptions and stigma through year-round media campaigns, community presentations, and school-based sessions reaching every corner of the Maldives.

Peer Support Groups

950+
Active support group members
50+
Weekly meetings (online & in-person)
24/7
Peer support availability
15+
Island meeting locations

Providing holistic care through Diabetes Circles, connecting individuals across 1,200 islands with peers who understand their journey, reducing isolation and improving mental health.

Youth Programs

500+
Youth empowered through programs
8
Annual youth camps
95%
Reported improved confidence
100%
Perfect safety record

Empowering the next generation through camps, teen support groups, and young adult programs that build confidence, skills, and lifelong friendships.

Success Stories

Highlighting major achievements and transformative initiatives

Island-Wide Screening Program

Conducted free diabetes screenings across remote atolls, identifying hundreds of at-risk individuals and connecting them with early intervention care.

Key Outcomes:

5,000+ people screened
500+ high-risk individuals identified
100% connected to healthcare services
Early detection preventing complications

World Diabetes Day 2024

Coordinated nationwide celebrations with activities across 50 islands simultaneously, raising unprecedented awareness and community engagement.

Key Outcomes:

50,000+ direct participants
50 islands with coordinated events
National media coverage
Blue Circle lighting ceremonies

Youth Camp Success

Annual youth camps have transformed lives, with participants showing improved diabetes management, increased confidence, and stronger peer support networks.

Key Outcomes:

500+ youth participants since 2010
95% improvement in self-confidence
Better HbA1c outcomes post-camp
Lifelong friendships formed

Community Healthcare Training

Trained frontline workers and health professionals across all inhabited islands in diabetes management, improving care accessibility nationwide.

Key Outcomes:

200 islands received training
1,000+ health workers trained
Improved local care capacity
Reduced hospital referrals

Voices from Our Community

Real stories of transformation and hope

"T1DMV's support groups changed my life. For years I struggled alone, but now I have a community that understands. My diabetes management has improved dramatically."

Aminath, 34

T1D for 12 years

Malé

"The youth camp gave my son confidence I never thought possible. He went from hiding his diabetes to proudly advocating for himself at school."

Hassan

Parent of teen with T1D

Addu City

"As a healthcare worker on a remote island, the training from T1DMV gave me the skills to provide better diabetes care to my community. We're no longer sending everyone to Malé."

Mariyam

Health Center Nurse

Laamu Atoll

Our Vision for the Future

As we continue to grow, our commitment remains unwavering: building a Maldives where no one faces diabetes alone. We're expanding our Diabetes Circles to more islands, launching new telemedicine services for remote atolls, and developing innovative youth programs that will empower the next generation.

30+
New Island Locations
Expanding support groups
2,000+
Community Goal
Active members by 2028
100%
Island Coverage
Every inhabited island

Be Part of Our Impact

Every donation, volunteer hour, and community member adds to our collective impact. Join us in transforming diabetes care across the Maldives.