President Dr Mohamed Muizzu inaugurated the Youth Hub – Malé, a designated 'Zuvaanunge Third Space' for youth and the first centre of its kind developed by the current Administration. The facility aims to empower young people, cultivate skills, and strengthen social connections within the community.
Developed on the premises of the former Muleeaage vehicle garage, the facility was officially opened at a special ceremony held this evening. The President was accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed at the inauguration.
As part of the President’s pledge to empower young people and expand opportunities, the Youth Hub offers new avenues for skill development and personal growth. The centre features a dedicated space for artists, a music recording studio, and a mental well-being area known as the Happiness Lounge. A wide range of youth-focused services and opportunities is also available at the facility.
The Youth Hub has been designed as a youth-friendly and eco-friendly space that supports learning, skill-building, and social interaction. It enables young people to organise a variety of programmes, including boot camps, skill exchange sessions, virtual reality training, community art walls, interactive community hubs, workshops, and culinary events. As the facility is located near several schools, students can access the study halls using their student ID cards at no additional cost.
Following the inauguration, the President and First Lady toured the centre and received a briefing on the services offered.
On 18 November 2024, in line with the Cabinet’s decision, President Dr Muizzu announced plans to develop the area into a Zuvaanunge Third Space to address the lack of designated youth spaces and to transform the building into a hub for community development.
The President and First Lady were accompanied by Cabinet Ministers, senior officials from various institutions, diplomats, members of the Youth Advisory Board, and a large number of young people.
