Aifa's Dream

03/11/2025

🎨✨ Art & Crafts Workshops ✨🌸
As part of Course 101: Cutting, Tailoring & Dress-Making, Aifa’s Dream has begun a special series of Art & Crafts Workshops for selected students of Gemanafushi School.
These young learners will explore creative skills such as Coffee Art, Line Art, and decorative craft-making — including flowers and dress embellishments — giving them the chance to experience hands-on creativity and artistic expression. 🎨🧵🌺
The workshops began on 28th October and will continue over the coming days, offering students a fun, skill-building experience outside the classroom.
This program is endorsed and supported by the Gemanafushi Women's Development Committee and proudly supported by Gemanafushi School, working together to inspire creativity and confidence in the next generation. 🌿
Together we can Achieve. 💫

03/11/2025

👗✨ Course 101 Update — Final Phase Underway! ✨🧵
The participants of Course 101: Cutting, Tailoring & Dress-Making at GA. Gemanafushi have now completed the traditional Dhiguhedhun and are working on their final assignments as the course moves into its final days.
Over the past weeks, they have gained hands-on experience in measuring, cutting, and stitching, while learning to create multiple garment designs — including dresses, shirts, kurutas, formal wear, decorative and the iconic Dhiguhedhun.
In the remaining days of the program, they will be learning to design and stitch trousers / shorts, adding more versatility and skill to their tailoring experience. 🌸
This course has been endorsed and supported by the Gemanafushi Women's Development Committee, whose continued dedication is helping create real opportunities for women through skill-based learning and empowerment.
🎓 The Certification Ceremony will be held on 11th November 2025, where participants will proudly showcase their completed works.
Together we can Achieve. 💫

26/10/2025

👗✨ Course 101 — 20 Days of Fashion, Skill & Empowerment ✨👗
The journey of Cutting, Tailoring & Dress-Making Course 101 at GA. Gemanafushi continues with incredible progress! 🌸
Participants are now confidently measuring, cutting, and stitching a wide range of garments — including beautifully designed dresses, shirts, kurutas, dhiguhendhun, and more. 🧵✂️
Through hands-on training and creative practice, learners are developing real-world skills and growing in confidence day by day. Their dedication and passion shine through every stitch and design! 💫
This course is endorsed and supported by the Gemanafushi Women's Development Committee , whose commitment to empowering women continues to inspire change in the community. 🌺
Together we can Achieve. 💖

08/10/2025

🌟 A Historic Visit to Aifasdream! 🌟
We are overjoyed to welcome the Honorable Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts, Mr. Ibrahim Waheed, alongside the esteemed Member of Parliament for Gemanafushi Constituency, Honorable MP Asadhulla Shihab, to our 22nd Edition of Cutting, Tailoring, and Dress-making Course 101 in Gemanafushi!
Their presence is a powerful testament to the shared vision of uplifting and empowering the youth, especially women, across the Maldives. At Aifasdream, we’re thrilled to showcase the creativity, resilience, and passion of our participants as they master new skills and pave the way for brighter futures. This visit highlights the transformative impact of initiatives like ours, which align with Minister Waheed’s dynamic efforts to ignite the spark of innovation and opportunity among young Maldivians, particularly women, through programs fostering skills, arts, and leadership.
Heartfelt gratitude to the Gemanafushi Women's Development Committee for their unwavering support and endorsement, making this empowering journey possible. Together, we’re stitching dreams into reality and inspiring a generation of confident, skilled youth! 🧵✨
Thank you, Honorable Minister Waheed, for championing the passion of our youth and for your inspiring commitment to their empowerment! 🙌
Ministry of Youth Empowerment Information and Arts

07/10/2025

Aifa's Dream Course 101 is happening in the beautiful Gemanafushi.
Endorsed and supported by Gemanafushi Women's Development Committee
Our senior instructor, Afiya Yoosuf , is conducting the course.
Wishing all the best and success to the talented participants.

07/10/2025

Hand Embroidery course.

Sh. Kanditheemu Students works. ❤️

07/10/2025

📢 Insha Allah, Course 101 Begins in G.A Gemanafushi! ✂️🪡
🌟 Empowering Women, Stitch by Stitch ✂️🪡
Our mission remains clear — empowering women across the atolls of the Maldives with skills that last a lifetime. Sewing is one of the most essential and ever-demanded industries, opening doors to creativity and income.

🌺 Stitching Skills, ✂️🪡
Last night (05/10/2025), with our orientation, we inaugurated the 21st Edition of Cutting, Tailoring & Dress-making Course 101 in G.A Gemanafushi, proudly Endorsed and Supported by the Gemanafushi Women’s Development Committee. 🎨✨
Here’s to women’s empowerment, skill-building, and shaping brighter tomorrow — one stitch at a time. 💪👗

04/10/2025

27/09/2025

✨ Course 103 Update — Final Works in Progress ✨
The journey is nearing its beautiful conclusion! 🌿 Our participants of Course 103: Hand Embroidery & Decorative Crafts in Sh. Kanditheemu are now completing their final works — bringing together everything they have learned over the past 20 days. 🧵🌸🎀
From embroidery and beadwork to ribbon work and decorative crafts, learners are showcasing the skills, creativity, and dedication they’ve gained throughout this course. 💫
All of their inspiring creations will be showcased at the Certification Ceremony on 1st October 🌟 — a celebration of talent, hard work, and achievement.
This course has been endorsed and supported by WDC - Sh.Kanditheemu , whose leadership and commitment have made this program a reality. 💐
Kanditheemu Council

24/09/2025

✨ Course 103 — 10-Day Milestone : Hand Embroidery & Decorative Crafts✨
Half of our journey is already complete! 🌟 It has been 10 days since Aifa’s Dream launched Course 103 in Sh. Kanditheemu, and the progress has been nothing short of inspiring.
In just these first 10 days, our participants have moved from simple stitches to beautiful, complex designs — showing talent, patience, and creativity through:
🌿 Beadwork
🎀 Ribbon work
🧵 Embroidery
🌸 Decorative crafts
Their dedication and teamwork have turned every class into a space of learning and artistry. With 10 more days to go, we are excited to see even greater creations take shape. 💫
Endorsed and Supported by WDC - Sh.Kanditheemu
Together we can Achieve. 💐

12/09/2025

🌟 Course 103: Hand Embroidery & Decorative Crafts 🌟
Endorsed and Supported by Women's Development Committee Sh. Kanditheemu. WDC - Sh.Kanditheemu

We are excited to share that the Orientation Session for Course 103 was successfully held last night at Sh. Kanditheemu. 🌸
This course will take them from the basics to advanced techniques, building creativity, skill, and confidence every step of the way. 💫
From tonight onwards, our talented learners will begin their very first class — stepping into the beautiful world of embroidery, beadwork, ribbon work, and more. 🧵✨
Stay connected with us as we showcase their progress and celebrate the art of Hand Embroidery & Decorative Crafts. 🌺

02/09/2025

✨ Course 101 Progress – Maakurathu ✨
The participants of Aifa’s Dream Course 101 in Maakurathu are mastering some of the most treasured skills of our culture – sewing the traditional Dhivehi Hedhun and the cultural Dhivehi Libaas. 👗🌺
With hands-on guidance from our expert instructor, they are learning every step of the craft — from measuring to tailoring and stitching these valuable dresses with precision and care. 🧵✂️
Now, as their skills advance, participants are also moving on to sew shirts and Kurtas, broadening their abilities in both traditional and formal wear. 👕✨
This program, endorsed and supported by WDC Maakurathu, continues to empower women with timeless skills that preserve tradition while opening new opportunities for the future. 💜
Secretariat of the Maakurathu Council