National Social Protection Agency

The Foster Parent Allowance program is a targeted conditional cash transfer program implemented under the Social Protection Act (2/2014), providing financial support to vulnerable foster parents, so as to protect and improve the lives of foster children and provide them access to equal opportunities as other children in the society. In accordance with Regulation No.2016/R-22, assistance under this program is granted for a period of two (2) years from the month in which application approved and if the beneficiary wishes to continue receiving the allowance after the expiry of this period, a new application must be submitted.

Disability allowance was introduced under the law (8/2010) “The disability act of Maldives” clause number 14 and clause number 33. The main purpose of the aid is to protect and provide disabled citizens the same rights and opportunities as any other citizen.

This service can be used to register and apply for the Single Parent Allowance through NSPA. The Single Parent Allowance program is a targeted conditional cash transfer program implemented under the Social Protection Act (2/2014), providing financial support to vulnerable single parents caring for their children, so as to protect and improve the lives of the children and provide access to equal opportunities as other children in the society. In accordance with Regulation No.2016/R-22, assistance under this program is granted for a period of two (2) years from the month in which application approved and if the beneficiary wishes to continue receiving the allowance after the expiry of this period, a new application must be submitted.

This service can be used to register and apply for food assistance through NSPA. The Food Assistance program is a targeted conditional cash transfer program implemented under the Social Protection Act (2/2014), providing financial support to vulnerable people to purchase staple foods. The financial assistance provided under this program is specifically to purchase Rice, Flour and Sugar. In accordance with Regulation No.2016/R-22, assistance under this program is granted for a period of two (2) years from the month in which application approved and if the beneficiary wishes to continue receiving the allowance after the expiry of this period, a new application must be submitted.

This service can be used to apply for financial aid through the NSPA for therapeutic services. Financial assistance for therapeutic services for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) aims to facilitate affordable and convenient access for PWDs requiring therapeutic services. Different types of physical and psychological therapeutic services required by PWDs are covered under this program.

This service can be used to apply for financial aid through NSPA for IVF services. The Fertility Care Trust Fund established by NSPA aims to provide financial assistance for IVF treatment services for married couples having difficulty conceiving naturally.

This service enables applicants to register and apply for the Thalassemia Allowance introduced through the NSPA. "Thalassemia Allowance" is a benefit program from the state to individuals undergoing Thalassemia-related treatments. This service is enabled through the National Thalassemia Registry compiled and maintained by the Maldivian Blood Services.