SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS has introduced a new community engagement platform through its first initiative in Guraidhoo, centred on children’s wellbeing and preventive healthcare.
The programme, carried out in partnership with Master Dental Care Maldives, marks the rollout of the company’s CSR and sustainability platform, WITH CARE, ALWAYS. Designed as a long-term framework, the platform brings together community wellbeing, environmental responsibility, youth engagement and cultural continuity under a single approach.
The initiative was led by the team of RAH GILI MALDIVES and focused on improving dental awareness among children and families. A total of 42 children aged between five and ten took part in the programme alongside their parents, engaging in activities aimed at building early understanding of oral health.
Conducted in collaboration with K. Guraidhoo Council and K. Guraidhoo School, the event combined educational sessions with interactive elements to make oral care more accessible. Activities included practical demonstrations and games such as the “Brush Right Challenge”, alongside discussions that encouraged parental involvement in reinforcing habits at home.
A key component of the programme was a dental screening conducted for all participating children by the team from Master Dental Care Maldives. Led by Managing Director Dr Ahmed Saleem, the screenings were intended to identify potential oral health issues at an early stage and guide families on further care where required.
The decision to focus on dental health reflects an emphasis on preventive care within school environments, where early intervention can influence long-term outcomes. The initiative also introduced children to a reimagined version of Santhi, the Maldivian tooth fairy, as a way of encouraging positive associations with oral hygiene.
To extend the impact beyond the event, each child received a Santhi Promise Card, encouraging daily brushing habits through simple commitments. The initiative is intended as the first step in a broader programme that will expand to address different community groups and social needs over time.
SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS has indicated that WITH CARE, ALWAYS will continue through ongoing engagement with communities, aligning social initiatives with its wider sustainability efforts. With RAH GILI MALDIVES now operational and DON MAAGA MALDIVES expected to open later this year, the platform is set to extend across future developments within the portfolio.
