Built by the
island, for
the island.
RYSE is a non-profit run by young volunteers from Sh. Maaungoodhoo. We exist to give the next generation the spaces, skills and confidence to rise.
Maaungoodhoo is a small island in Shaviyani Atoll. Talent was never the problem here — opportunity was.
RYSE — Recreation for Youth & Society Empowerment — was formally registered as an NGO on 21 December 2022. We launched in Ramadan 2023 with an island-wide quiz, and within months were running gift-pack drives, rewarding top students and organising the island's response to emergencies abroad.
Our name says what we believe: recreation is not a luxury. A well-run tournament, a good workshop or a clean island gives young people somewhere to belong and something to be proud of.
We work closely with the Secretariat of the Maaungoodhoo Council, Maaungoodhoo School and its PTA, Khidhumaiy, Jamiyyath Salaf and the island's clubs — Bionic, MAID, Futtaru and SMYL among them.
Everything we do is published openly on our Facebook page, from the first quiz winner to the final whistle of the RYSE Futsal Challenge. This website brings that story together in one place.
Why RYSE
exists
Our motto — Unlocking the potential of the next generation — guides every project we take on.
Create opportunity close to home.
To empower the youth and community of Maaungoodhoo through recreation, education and social programmes that build skills, health, unity and pride.
An island where every young person can rise.
A confident, connected community where young people lead — on the pitch, in the classroom and in the life of the island.
Recreation
Sport and play as the front door to belonging, health and discipline.
Youth first
Young people plan, run and lead our work — not just take part in it.
Society
We partner with council, school, clubs and families. Nothing happens alone.
Empowerment
Skills, recognition and fair play that outlast any single event.
Four years,
one island
Highlights from our public record — every milestone below was shared with our community as it happened.
2022The beginning
RYSE is registered as an NGO
A group of Maaungoodhoo volunteers formalise their work as Recreation for Youth & Society Empowerment.
2023Finding our feet
RYSE Ramadan Quiz 1444 Faith
Our launch celebration: a weekly Ramadan quiz for everyone on the island, with cash prizes for lucky winners.
Gift Pack Event with Khidhumaiy Community
Care packs delivered to residents who need special care and support.
First RYSE Ranmeeba Award Education
A new annual award for the best all-round student at Sh. Maaungoodhoo School.
Nala Veshi – Shaviyani Environment
We joined the atoll council's World Environment Day programme to beat plastic pollution.
Libya & Morocco appeal Relief
With Khidhumaiy, the island raised MVR 4,563 in two days of fundraising.
Books for the school, solidarity for Palestine
Book donations to Maaungoodhoo School, a fundraiser with the PTA, and an island-wide walk for Palestine with the council.
2024Going big
RYSE Roadha Ihya Programme 1445 Faith
RO water purifiers for two mosques, Ramadan gifts for families, a forum broadcast live on Dhaaris TV, a prayer camp and Coffee with Sheikh.
RYSE Futsal Challenge 2024 Sports
Five teams, eleven matches and the slogan Futsal Foari Rashah. MAID become the first champions.
Team RYSE win the Men's Faigathalhaa Mubaaraaiy
Champions at the council's island tournament.
Career Guidance Programme Education
A two-day workshop with the council, featuring guest speakers from Ghiyasuddin International School and the University of Melbourne.
Walking for Palestine, again
Island clubs, council and Khidhumaiy unite for a second solidarity walk and T-shirt fundraiser.
2025Deepening roots
Clean water at Maaungoodhoo School Community
A third water purifier, installed with financial aid from the council.
RYSE Back-to-School 2025
Book-list service plus a lucky draw for a free school uniform.
Kitting out the island team Sports
Pre-match jerseys and personalised bags for the Maaungoodhoo Futsal Team.
Ranmeeba Award & school prizes
Awards for the 2023–2024 academic year and a new book-list partnership with Asrafee Bookshop.
2026National stage
Back-to-School winners Education
Three students win MVR 500 each.
RYSE Futsal Challenge 2026 Sports
Endorsed by the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness and streamed live on YouTube. Bionic win, unbeaten.
RYSE Ranmeeba Award 2024–2025 Education
Our award for Maaungoodhoo School's best all-round student went to Mariyam Saina at the school's Prize 2026 ceremony — with the trophy and an MVR 3,000 cash prize.
We don't do
this alone
A heartfelt thank-you to the institutions, businesses and community groups who have stood beside us.