The Rapid Assessment of Perceptions and Capacity (RAP) was conducted by Live and Learn as the first of the six work packages for the Public Awareness and Community Capacity Building (PACCB) Program. The RAP presents a preliminary synopsis of the current SWM situation and PACCB stakeholder’s information and prevailing perceptions and capacity of the communities in Zone 3 (Islands in Kaafu, Alif Alif, Alif Dhaalu and Vaavu Atoll).