Rooted in Kanditheemu.

Building resilient island futures.

Blue Guild Foundation works to strengthen island communities through sustainable development, good governance, heritage preservation, youth and women empowerment, environmental awareness, and practical community-led action. We believe lasting change begins with local people, local knowledge, and partnerships that create real impact for people, culture, environment, and future generations.

About Us

Our Mission

We believe small islands can lead big change.

Kanditheemu may be a small island, but its people, ecosystems, stories, and heritage are part of a much larger story of climate, culture, and community resilience.

Blue Guild Foundation works to protect what makes island life possible: healthy environment, living heritage, empowered people, and strong community spaces. Through local knowledge, practical action, cultural preservation, inclusive participation, and meaningful partnerships, we support community-led initiatives that strengthen Kanditheemu today and help build a more resilient future for generations to come.

Our People

Blue Guild Foundation is driven by people who believe in community action, sustainable development, and meaningful social impact. Rooted in Kanditheemu, our team brings together local knowledge, technical experience, and strong partnerships to empower communities and turn good ideas into lasting change.

Mohamed Areesh

Co-Founder / Chairperson

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Hussain Athif

Co-Founder / Vice Chairperson

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Ibrahim Shareef

Co-Founder / General Secretary

With experience in technology leadership, hospitality, and community development, he supports the foundation’s strategy, partnerships, and project development. Rooted in Kanditheemu, Ibrahim is committed to building practical, community-led initiatives that strengthen local people, culture, environment, and island resilience.

Ahmed Isham

Project Consultant

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Rooted in Kanditheemu.

Building resilient island futures.

Contact

hello@blueguild.org

+960 9144282

Shaviyani Kanditheemu
Republic of Maldives

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