90 Single Parents Register in Maldives Every Month; Govt Spent MVR 17M in October

Statistics show that about 90 new people register as single mothers or fathers every month in the Maldives. According to data published by Anspa, a total of about 3,500 people have been added to the list of eligible allowances for single mothers or fathers from January this year until the end of last month. The number was highest in July, with 115 people. Financial aid is provided to single mothers and fathers at the rate of MVR 3,000 for each child to be cared for, with an additional MVR 1,000 if there are more than four children. According to the statistics, 162 new children are added to this list every month, and as of the end of October, the government provides allowances to a total of 5,660 children. Last month, the government provided MVR 17 million in financial assistance to single mothers and fathers.