Istrina beneficiaries

Johhny Xerri

Dec 18th 2010, 15:25

Only a few das ago some NGOs cried foul.

Luckily these NGOs will not be benefiting.

Since they claim that they represent the majority of the Maltese people I suggest that in the future they run their own show and go ahead with a telethon....if they really have all Malta behind them lets see how much they collect.

Glad that l istrina will not be throwing away money on these NGOs........

Jason Borg

Dec 18th 2010, 14:13

To all those whining about "Charity begins at home" - may I remind them that it may begin at home, but it certainly should continue in other countries.

And I prefer saving one human life than 1,000 stray dogs and cats.

Joe Grech

Dec 18th 2010, 10:41

It is a shame - and irresponsible - that JRS will be receiving money froml-Istrina this year. WHY?
JRS - the local Jesuits - continue influencing political decisions in our country. They did that repeatedly in the past - and keep on doing it,\ - despite public opinion which is overwhelmingly against illegal immigration to Malta. They keep on being insensitive, arrogant in the face of Maltese public opinion.
They know what harm illegal immigration has caused to other countries...yet they persist in their biased machinations.
They just preach - but avoid offering their premises in Malta and Gozo to accomodate the illegal arrivals. They are selfish to expect the Maltese to shoulder the financial, social and religious repercusions that are already resulting because of illegal immigration to our islands.
As for the Jesuits' ''retreat houses'' (Mount St. Joseph and Manresa House) it is a fact that people (even tourists) are accomodated there even if they are not participating in religious retreats. There the accomodation fees are cheaper that hotel rates....undercutting the latter in my opinion. Such things must be stopped. MTA please note.
And now JRS will be getting l-Istrina money!

Criss Camilleri

Dec 18th 2010, 10:14

I am rather sorry Mr. President. I will not be donating anything to this Year's Strina. Why? Simple. Why do we have to donate to foreign Beneficiaries? No, let their own Govt. take care of them. And the JRS? Of course not. What about Dar Tal Providenza? Like others before me said, charity ALWAYS, begins at home.

Charmaine Marmara'

Dec 18th 2010, 09:47

u ghal darbohra nerga ma nati xejn...hadd ma jiftakar fl annimali ....hadd .....ahjar flok ha tigbru ghall barranin tghamlu xi haga sura ghal imsejkna annimali .....imisskom tisthu .kulhadd igawdi minbarra huma !!!!

M. Cardona

Dec 18th 2010, 08:29

So now we know what all this was about;

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20101215/local/ngos-criticise-exemption-for-church-organisations

Happy Fundless Christmas!

Marcel Dingli

Dec 18th 2010, 05:06

Donating to the Red Cross ??? They have banned Christmas in the UK ! (Reference Mail Online)

Joseph Grech

Dec 17th 2010, 23:50

Thanks for letting us know where the money will go. This year Dar tal-Providenza will be getting our family's financial help - certainly won't give any money that may find its way to JRS and foreign based entities.

emanuel magrin

Dec 17th 2010, 21:39

Ghal darba ohra XEJN ghall ghaqdiet li jihdu hsieb l-annimali.

DIZGUSTANTI

Dylan Olliver

Dec 17th 2010, 21:00

I will also give directly to the Dar tal-Providenza.

P Borg

Dec 17th 2010, 20:45

Philippines, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Jesuit Refugee Services, Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus (UK???).

Do these entities all publish their accounts or are they kept secret?

Forget me. Thanks but no thanks. I'll donate to Dar tal-Providenza. It's closer to home. As the saying goes... Charity begins at HOME.

m sammut

Dec 17th 2010, 19:30

I too will donate directly to Dar tal Providenza! How come Dar Pirotta benefitted last year and this year is once again a beneficiary? And this when the government has a stake in it and allots a substantial amount of funds yearly, and when the residents' families have to pay to keep their familiy members there, in some cases to the tune of 400€ a month each!!

I. Cilia

Dec 17th 2010, 19:11

While charity is always charity I do have some reservations why some included charities are for foreign based organisations.. I do understand that these are in need as well, but I myself would prefer to ensure that what i donate goes to people in need locally... While the foreign people also need help, I am sure that many maltese people are still in need of help and for me these should be on top of the list.. Same argument goes for JRS.... not that these people do not deserve our help but in my humble opinion there are others who need more ... then again I guess a good deed remains a good nonetheless...

dgalea

Dec 17th 2010, 19:08

Im sry but the wot does the centru pastorali raghaj it tajjeb need money for?? Better give them to arka and other gozitan institutions in gozo that cater for youths... Such as the oratorju don bosco in victoria...

christian muscat

Dec 17th 2010, 18:46

Icannot understand how arka centre in gozo is not listed!!

C.T.Ciappara

Dec 17th 2010, 18:25

Thank you for letting us know the beneficiaries. My donation this year will however go to Dar tal-Providenza. I agree with P.Scicluna 100%

Gerad Cassar

Dec 17th 2010, 18:01

Why the Peace Laboratory is never included in the beneficiary list. It is a movment that is helped by charity.

Marcel Dingli

Dec 17th 2010, 17:36

Its a good thing that some NGOs are not benefiting. People like myself like donating to poor PEOPLE not dogs , birds etc. Those who would like to donate for a good cause know how to give their donations. There is Dar tal Providenza, Sisters of Mother Theresa in Bormla, the Ursoline Institutes who take care of our orpans and those orphans forced upon us, Suret il Bniedem and other homes for homeless run by the Franciskans. There is Caritas which cares not only for drug rehabilitation but also donates to the needy. This just to mention a few. Some of these will benefit from the Community Chest Fund. Lets make sure our donations go to the right places. Dear fellow Maltese, YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR DONATIONS HAVE TO GO THIS CHRISTMAS. We have 59,000 people in need, and the amount is increasing fast.

Charles Sammut

Dec 17th 2010, 17:10

Good to know. Personally I prefer to donate directly to those entities that I feel really deserve it. And that do not keep their accounts secret.

P.Scicluna

Dec 17th 2010, 16:35

where is the Dar tal Providenza? Caritas? u mela Millennium chapel, do they need money for candles ? or for refurbishment of Church. money collected should be well spent