Thousands of euros for charity
Over €200,000 were donated to charitable organisations by the government to change the quality of life of hundreds living in Africa and South America. Foreign Affairs Minister Tonio Borg announced that a total of €330,000 were made available, of which...
Over €200,000 were donated to charitable organisations by the government to change the quality of life of hundreds living in Africa and South America.
Foreign Affairs Minister Tonio Borg announced that a total of €330,000 were made available, of which €237,200 were yesterday handed out to nine charities out of 34 applicants to fund projects.
The funds, which this year increased by 65 per cent, are given out annually following a call for applications.
Missjoni Ethiopia received €55,000 to build a low-cost housing estate in Ethiopia, where the INYGO Foundation will be buying water desalination equipment using the €25,000 it was given.
Gawad Kalinga was given €24,000 to build houses and a village hall for refugees in Kenya and Happy Movement Kenya will use the €12,000 it received to enlarge an orphanage, replace a water pump and build a nursery school and an internet centre. Kare4Kenya was given €16,000 to build a community centre there.
The Daughters of the Sacred Heart were given €40,000 to build a nursery in Tanzania and a school will be built by Mission Fund, which got €29,000.
The Red Cross were given €24,000 to improve transport, offer accommodation and buy training equipment, first aid kits, manuals, charts, notes, packs and bags in Swaziland.
Finally, Fr Nicholas Schembri, a missionary, was given €12,000 to build a playing field in Peru.
The next call for applications is expected to be made early next year.