Picture this: A vibrant group of young Maldivians gather to brainstorm, dream and discuss their vision for 2050. This is their story, told through the lives of Aimi and Yoosuf, two 17-year olds* who represent the average Maldivian youth today. Through the experiences of Aimi and Yoosuf, we explore the hopes and aspirations for Maldives in 2050, identifying key areas where policy changes are essential to achieve these collective goals.
This manifesto is a product of the ‘Vision 2050 Workshop’ held from 1-3 July 2024, where young people aged 18-30 from across the Maldives came together to share their ideas and dreams for the future.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants for their invaluable contributions. A special thanks to our partners at Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development and Maldives Bureau of Statistics for their unwavering support and collaboration. Their expertise and resources were instrumental in shaping the insights and recommendations presented in this manifesto.
*The average for Aimi and Yoosuf’s characters were determined using data from the Census 2022 and extensive surveys conducted with young people in the Maldives.
