First Lady Madam Fathimath Ibrahim has met with the 10 ‎candidates and their families who have received financial assistance from ‎Zakat Fund to undertake their bone marrow transplant operations. The ‎First Lady met with the candidates this afternoon at Ibrahim Nasir ‎International Airport, prior to their departures.‎

At the function, First Lady Madam Fathimath Ibrahim was ‎presented with a plaque of appreciation for her contribution and support ‎by the National Social Protection Agency. Madam Fathimath Ibrahim also ‎presented commemorative plaques to the candidates. ‎

Eight of the 10 candidates who left this morning will travel to Sri ‎Lanka, ‎while two candidates will travel to India.‎