The women's development committees (WDCs) in seven islands in Baa Atoll have taken the initiative and launched a resale market in collaboration with Soneva Namoona Association.
The market under the name Alun Balun will offer used items at cheap prices for the people of Baa Atoll. The market aims to create a culture of reusing used goods in good condition rather than throwing them away, extending the shelf life of goods and reducing waste generated in the seven islands.
The reusable items in the waste from the households participating in this resale market will be identified by the WDCs in the islands, cleaned or repaired, and sent to the committee of another participating island for sale. The challenges of selling used items on small islands can be overcome by sending items collected on another island for sale. The proceeds from the resale market will go to the committees.
The second round of the market will be held on October 8 in Kihaadhoo. Thereafter, the market will be held on one of the participating islands in Baa Atoll. The seven islands working with Soneva Namoona are Maalhos, Dharavandhoo, Kihaadhoo, Dhonfanu, Kamadhoo, Kudarikilu and Kendhoo.