BML to donate 30 additional wheelchairs for people with mobility impairments

Bank of Maldives (BML), in continuation of its annual wheelchair donation program targeted for people with mobility impairments across the Maldives, has announced its decision to donate an additional 30 wheelchairs this year.

This year’s 30 wheelchairs will edge up the donations, which began in 2017, to 230 wheelchairs over 90 islands.

Moreover, this year, in addition to motorized wheelchairs for individuals who can independently operate the chairs – BML will also be donating special manual wheelchairs for children and adults who are dependent on others to get around.

Commenting on the initiative, BML’s CEO Karl Stumke said the wheelchair donation program has been instrumental in enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities.

“We are incredibly pleased to be able to make a difference in improving the lives of so many individuals and their families. The wheelchair donation program has been instrumental in enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities and is a proud investment we make in the communities we serve,” he had said.

He also expressed gratitude to BML staff for their commitment to delivering the wheelchairs across the nation,

BML continues to support people with disabilities through various programs. One such running project includes the project for the refurbishment and upgrading of Home for People with Special Needs (HPSN) in K. Guraidhoo. This year, they also partnered with the Maldives Association of Persons with Disabilities (MAPD) and Maldives Deaf Association to carry out their annual programs.