President: Ali Nashid

Mr. Ali Nashid has worked with the Maldivian Red Crescent in various capacities, including as a treasurer in the first elected Governing Board from 2009 to 2012, and as the President of the Maldivian Red Crescent from 2015 to 2021.

Mr. Ali Nashid has contributed immensely to the development of MRC since its formation both in his role as the Treasurer and President. During his tenure as President, he ensured MRC maintained its independence, neutrality, and impartiality in the face of political pressure, while also maintaining the trust and auxiliary role with state bodies. During various situations of potential conflict within the MRC, he has led dialogue and mediation to resolve them, with the support of other Governing Board members and the Management. Mr. Nashid has guided and led MRC during its most challenging times, especially in managing its financial struggles and ensuring the continuity of its services to the most vulnerable. Mr. Nashid led the MRC through the covid pandemic, ensuring the services continued with the help of the dedicated volunteers and staff.

Mr. Ali Nashid had the opportunity to benefit from Movement orientations and training both globally and regionally, as well as to participate actively in the Statutory meetings, including the International Conferences in 2011 and 2015, General Assemblies and Council of Delegates in 2011, 2015 and 2017 and the Regional Conference in 2018. Most recently, in November 2024, Mr. Ali Nashid have been re-elected for a second term to fulfill his duties to ensure constitutional functions of the CMC are implemented.