Small donations that go a long way (1)

The Maltese Dominican fathers in Durrës, Albania would like to thank the Mission Fund for its donation of €1,200 in aid of the Dominican mission in Albania.

Material poverty in Albania is prevalent as many people still struggle for a decent way of life that respects their dignity as human beings.

There is a deeper kind of poverty however, which stalls man's initiative to move forward. This is precisely what happened in this country; a country whose rich and beautiful history is also marked by difficult times of political turmoil and fear. Now that the country is trying to get back on its feet, the Maltese Dominican friars are assisting the people not only to recover but also to regain the moral strength to make free and autonomous decisions.

Education and formation is a lasting investment not only within a particular society but also in every family and institution, because it is that which makes a human being more complete. As Dominicans, besides evangelisation, which is a priority to our community, we feel that it is our duty to assist in the education of young people who wish to embark on or take their studies further.

This is mainly done by providing these youths with an appropriate place conducive to studying. Besides providing the necessary facilities, books and other study materials, University and college fees are also paid for by our mission.

In the light of this people's urgent need, this donation will be used towards this aim. May we take this opportunity to encourage more benefactors to keep sustaining the priceless work carried out by the Mission Fund through their support and contributions.