UNDP hands over Rf 2 million to Muli island office

In relation to the tsunami disaster United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) has handed over more than Rf 2 million that is to be given to the homes which have seen 60 percent completion of construction in Meemu atoll Muli island.

According to UNDP Communication Officer Ahmed Nafeez, the money was deposited into the account of Muli Island Office last week. The money was donated to the 69 houses out of 84 houses. The rest of the houses that would soon see the completion of 60 percent of construction work will receive their donation by next month.

“We handed the money over after evaluating the damages that had occurred due to the tsunami,” said Nafeez.”In the first round we donated enough money to complete 60 percent of the work needed. After surveying the island, we have handed the rest of the money.”

Out of the 84 houses UNDP are rebuilding, the international organization had also started work on 29 additional homes in the island. UNDP also said that two of the houses out of the 29 additional homes have already been completed.

Muli Island Chief Ahmed Rasheed said that, the office is currently working on handing the money over to the owners of the 69 houses that are almost completed.

“The money will be distributed after evaluating the extent of damages that were inflicted (on the houses),” said the Island Chief. “After going through the list, we are distributing the money.”

UNDP said that the construction work in Muli is done by the residents themselves.