On the 1st of October 2024, in the Annual General Meeting of the Association, it was discussed that an imminent and direct approach was needed of the association towards the small community of the island. Considering the rapid growth of the local tourism in the inhabited islands and the development of numerous new resorts nearby, it was certain that our small island will see a boost in the visits from outside tourist establishments. It was thoroughly discussed in the meeting, that the island as of now, lacks a medium which would ease the individuals’ know how of the locations while taking strolls. An easily accessible digital island map and visible street name plates would certainly make their short trips a lot more hassle free. Therefore, it was decided with the full majority of the association’s members that KCA’s inauguration project to be the Development and Installation of Street Name Plates in the Island of Sh. Komandoo.
An Official letter was issued from KCA to the Secretariat of The Komandoo Council, which expressed Alliance’s intention and requesting the permission to carry out the project. An official response was received on the 12th of November 2024, in which the President of the Council issued its approval with the further disclosure of the council’s support on the project.
The EXCO members of the Alliance volunteered ourselves and did the research on the financial projections. The current name plates and road signs in the Male’ Area were studied as part of the sampling.
We are confident that this initiative will be remembered as one of the first steps towards a Modern and Sustainable community transformation. Combined initiatives like these will reinforce our island's leadership and restore its prominent standing.
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Timeline
Project Completed
The "Komandoo Street Name Plates" project is now fully realized. New signage has been meticulously installed throughout the area. Installation was done by the island council in collaboration with the Island Youth, with significant contributions from the members of the local sports club, Chodas FC. This community improvement will certainly make navigation easier for everyone. KCA hopes that the residents and visitors alike will benefit from this project.
Boards shipped to Komandoo
The completed boards were shipped to Komandoo after verification by KCA.
Manufacturing Completed
The completed boards were delivered to KCA from our manufacturing partner.
Manufacturing Ordered
After a successful fundraising drive, the order was placed to our manufacturing partner.
Funds Acquired
KCA Acquired the needed funds from various contributors.
Fundraising Drive
Fundraising drive commenced! KCA started reaching out to potential entities to gather funds required for the project.
Manufacturing & Financing Research
KCA together with its members began their research for the best ways to achieve the goal.
Design finalized
KCA held a general meeting with members to finalize the design while accommodating the requests of the Council as much as possible.
Approved by the Island Council
An official response was received on the 12th of November 2024, in which the President of the Council issued its approval with the further disclosure of the council’s support on the project.
Letter sent for Council approval
The initial concept was finalized, and letter was sent to the council with the concept for approval.
Concept design started
KCA began brainstorming of ideas and designing phase of the concept.
Initial idea presented to EXCO
At the annual General Meeting of the Association, it was discussed that an imminent and direct approach was needed of the association towards the small community of the island. An easily accessible digital island map and visible street name plates would certainly make way for visitors' trips a lot more hassle free. Therefore, it was decided with the full majority of the association’s members that KCA’s inauguration project to be the Development and Installation of Street Name Plates in the Island of Sh. Komandoo.
