Bank of Maldives PLC (BML) has supported the GA. Atoll School in Kolamaafushi to provide safe drinking water for students and staff by establishing an RO machine under the Aharenge Bank Community Fund.

A statement issued by the bank said that the aim of the project is to provide safe drinking water for students and staff of the school and eliminate single use plastic. Towards that goal, two RO machines and three water dispensers were placed within the school for students and staff for have easy access to water.

The winning proposal for the project was submitted by Kolamaa Organization. Commenting on the project on behalf of them, Shaama Thakhaan stated that this project will benefit 114 students, staff and those visiting the school with easy access to safe drinking water.

"Currently water supply at the school is from desalination water and is not used due to concerns regarding quality. Due to this, about 16, 500 single use plastic bottles are used each academic year. Our hope is that this project will change the way people think to benefit the environment.” Shaama said.

As part of the project, the Kolamaa Organization also donated reusable bottles for all students and staff; pledging to reduce single use plastic and adopt to environmentally friendly measures. To ensure the project is a successful and sustainable project, the organization will also do routine checks and maintenance on the RO machine, filters and water dispensers.

BML's Aharenge Bank Community Fund is a program to empower individuals and NGOs to contribute to their communities through sustainable projects.