ARC launches the NGO's official website

Official logo of the NGO Advocating the rights of children. Photo by: ARC

Arc a non government organization to protect and promote the rights and well-being of children in the Maldives and to make Maldives a society where every child has the support they need to be healthy, stay safe and enjoy and achieve, has launched its official website on last Friday 06^th April 2012 in association to celebrate the World Health Day - 7 April 2012. The website www.arc.org.mv contains specific information for parents, schools and children.  Since its beginning ARC has been working in collaboration with Government authorities and like-minded organizations, to lead the advocacy efforts. Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) was established to spark the change that will make a lasting difference to the lives of children in the Maldives as Children have been victims of abuse, abandonment, addiction and apathy for far too long and violations of children’s rights have been increasing at an alarming rate in the Maldives. Advocate means to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument or recommend publicly while ARC believes advocacy as an act of supporting a cause. ARC’s head office is located at M.Nooraaneeage (2^nd Floor) in the famous Orchid road of Male’ City.  ARC could be telephone and faxed via the number: (+960) 3326367. Also the NGO could be mailed through info@arc.org.mv. If you would like to join ARC in their efforts, you can make a difference by becoming a member of ARC