The Embassy of Italy in Colombo, together with the Honorary Consular Agency in Malé, is promoting a fundraising appeal to support the family of Mohamed Mahudhee, a Sergeant First Class in the Maldives National Defence Force, who died during operations to recover the five Italian nationals who went missing in May 2026 while diving in Vaavu Atoll, in the Republic of Maldives.
Donations can be made by bank transfer to the dedicated account detailed below. The funds raised will be transferred to the serviceman’s heirs.
How to contribute
- Account holder: Sergeant Mahdhee Memorial Fund
- Bank name: Maldives Islamic Bank
- Address: Head Office, Medhuziyaaraiy Magu, Male 20097
- Account number: 901 01 53500004 1001
- SWIFT / BIC code: MADVMVMVXXX
- Account currency: MVR
- Payment reference: Donation in memory of Mohamed Mahudhee from [first name and surname]
- Fundraising deadline: 31 December 2026
The Embassy will ensure transparency in the management of donations and their transfer to the beneficiaries.
The Embassy expresses its sympathy and solidarity with the family of the late serviceman, who was awarded the Gold Medal for Civil Valour, the highest honour bestowed by the Italian Republic for acts of civilian bravery, and extends its heartfelt thanks to all those who wish to contribute to this initiative of solidarity.
