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    • About MPA

    Maldives Photographers Association was established in 13th August, 2008 to promote and develop the art and profession of photography in the Maldives. The public announcement proclaiming the establishment of MPA can be found here. The Association endeavors to create awareness and interest in photography within young children, to train and assist would be photographers and to give a voice to professional Maldivian photographers and assist them compete in the globalized commercial photography market.

    MPA is a group of artisans, hobbyists, well wishers and friends dedicated to the promotion of an art form.

    1. Vision

    To make MPA a coherent community of photography enthusiasts who :

    • has means to access resources,
    • has fair access to markets,
    • are empowered to explore different areas of photography
    • are free of non-ethical use of their work

    2. Mission Statement

    The mission of the Maldives Photographers Association (MPA) is to provide education, foster professionalism and ethical conduct, gather and disseminate information, and develop standards for all persons interested in the field of photography. MPA further seeks to promote photography as an art form and a medium of communication for the sciences, journalism, and environmental protection.

    3. Objectives

    • To advance press photography in all its branches
    • To promote the general welfare and conditions in the photography field
    • To create, promote, and maintain cordial relations and cooperation, a higher spirit of fraternalism, the interchange of thought and opinion freely, and a high standard of conduct among its members
    • To distribute and disseminate accurate information in regard to matters pertaining to photography in Maldives
    • To settle equitably and justify the differences between its members (if applicable to us)
    • To preserve, stabilize, unify, and coordinate all elements in the field of photography in Maldives

    Founder Members

    • Mr. Mohamed Shahudhee Anwar, M. Kulhidhoshuge, Male’
    • Mr. Mohamed Latheef (Mohlat), G. Baroasaa, Male’
    • Mr. Mohamed Inaz, H. Ebudhooge, Male’

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    The  Present Executive Committee

    The 2nd Executive Committee was elected by its members on the 27th of Jan 2011 (2nd General Assembly) held at Youth Centre, Male’.

    42 Members attended this meeting and the meeting was successfully concluded with the new ExCo elected for a two year term starting from 1st February 2011.

    The 2nd Executive Committee (From 1st Feb 2011 – 31st Jan 2013)

    President :

    Mohamed Shafy (Shaafee)

    V President :

    Ali Nishan (millzero)

    Secretary General :

    Mohamed Sifah Saaed (Sifah)

    Treasurer :

    Ahmed Shujau Mohamed (Jaau)

    Committee Member :

    Ahmed Shuau ( Obofili)

    Committee Member:

    Mohamed Riyaz ( kekuri)

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    The First Executive Committee

    The first Executive Committee was elected on the 12th of July, 2009 in a general meeting of the members. The request to register the EC was submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs on the 18th of June, 2009. The official letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs accepting the registration of the EC was issued on the 12th of July, 2009. A copy of this letter can be viewed here.

    President

    Mr. Ibrahim Asneem Adam, M. Havathi, Male

    Vice Presidents

    Mr. Simon Shareef (Vice President), H. Jenin, Male’
    Mr. Mohamed Azmeel (Vice President), H. Snowdrop, Male’

    Secretary General

    Mr. Shafiu Jameel, M. Ifaau, Male’

    Treasurer

    Mr. Ahmed Amir, 1604 1 Male’ Hiyaa, Male’

    Additional Members

    Mr. Ali Nishan, G. Kuloodras, Male’
    Mr. Ahmed Shuau, H. Winter Blue, Male’
    Mr. Ahmed Naif, M. Fehivina, Male’
    Mr. Mohamed Firas, Ma. Lakewood, Male’