Vodafone Foundation in collaborating with the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology, are producing a Christmas-themed music video in order to help raise funds for homeless children sheltered at the Ursuline Sisters’ in Valletta.

Employees Rosalie Theuma, Rachel Zahra and Daniel Bruno performed John Lennon’s classic Happy Christmas (War is Over), accompanied by Mcast students and fellow Vodafone colleagues.

The music video will run in Vodafone’s concept stores with the aim of raising over €1,000 in aid of the home. It will also run virally on Vodafone’s Facebook Page and other social media channels.

The video shows an SMS number through which the public can give their donations.

The home, which currently houses 11 boys and girls between six and 17 years from difficult social backgrounds, is undertaking renovations in order to offer the children a better living environment.

Despite being a beautiful house Piccola Casa di San Giuseppe is in dire need of refurbishment, including maintenance of roofs and walls.

“We have given our other homes in Guardamangia, Tarxien and Sliema a very homely environment where the children can feel welcome and safe,” said the Ursuline Sisters of Piccola Casa. “We’ve furnished kitchens, bedrooms and living areas so that the children can enjoy a home environment which provides them both with a sense of community and privacy.

“Our house in Valletta is next. We are very grateful for this initiative and we’re so heartened by the eager and altruistic young people from Vodafone and Mcast. They’ve given us a dose of energy and happiness!”

The music video was entirely produced by Year Two students pursuing an Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production at the Mcast Art and Design.

Most of the video was filmed at Mcast’s new state-of-the-art, full HD TV studio in Mosta. A team of 20 students led by media lecturer Keith Abela joined forces with Vodafone employees for this project.

Stephen Vella, the Institute’s director, said that the institute fully supports such working tandems in order to give students the opportunity to work together with the private sector and gain hands-on experience in their chosen area of study.

“This Christmas initiative is even more special since it will help children in need of a happier life,” he said.

Donations of €4.66 towards this initiative can be made on SMS number 5061 8092.

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