Having watched this year’s edition of L-Istrina, I was amazed at its incredible improvement. It is hitting international standards.

Activities like Paqpaqli għall- Istrina and the President’s Fun Run are the best examples of how different people come together for a common cause. It should certainly encourage University students to do more voluntary work throughout the year.

Lara Farrugia, Bachelor of Commerce, 1st year.



Every year, L-Istrina is improving, and what impressed me this year was the fact that there were no boundaries between any politicians or organisation whatsoever. Everyone joined in, and given the fact that there were no giveaways for donors it shows that what truly matters is to unite and help one another regardless of differences.

Moreover, the sports, motor shows and other activities organised during the event helped attract a larger audience and gather funds. Ultimately, it made me proud to be Maltese and witnessing how generous we are towards those in need.

Matthew Mamo, Bachelor of Comunications with EU Studies, 2nd year.



These past couple of years L-Istrina has been developed not only into a charity event but also as an occasion where the Maltese really and truly unite as one and participate; participating not only money-wise, but also through events such as the President’s Fun Run.

Such initiatives promotesolidarity and make this fundraising even more powerful in meaning, and of course,purpose.

Initially, I thought the system was a bit sceptical as gifts given to donors was a way to motivate people to give money for charity. But I have been proven wrong.

The Maltese have shown that we really do this because we care and are always prepared to support each other by any means necessary.

By watching L-Istrina I have learnt about the act of giving, and furthermore, that it doesn’t have to be L-Istrina to help others, but a small, simple act is all it can take a person smile.

Kathleen Parsons, BA Theatre and English, 2nd year.

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