Caritas Malta, together with Caritas France and Caritas Internationalis has initiated a fundraising campaign in aid of the refugees fleeing the Libya crisis.
Recent political events in Libya caused hundreds of migrants to flee the country towards Egypt, Tunisia and to a lesser extent, Niger and Algeria making this one of the largest migration crises faced since the first Gulf War 1990.
Caritas said it planned to offer specific services to vulnerable migrants in these countries, including counselling, orientation, and referral, in close collaboration with UNHCR and other bodies providing relief and services.
In a statement, the Church in Malta appealed for the people’s generosity to help thse refugees.
The aim of this fund is to assist around 18,000 direct beneficiaries.
Donations may be passed on to all Maltese and Gozitan parish priests or sent directly to Caritas by cheque payable to Caritas Libya Refugees Fund, Caritas Malta, 5, Triq l-Iljun, Floriana FRN 1514.
Donations may also be deposited in the following accounts:
APS - 20001040189
Bank of Valletta - 40019821463
HSBC - 023 – 167190 – 050.