President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca has launched a national award for people who overcome poverty and help others in their community.

Organised by Peace Lab, the award, called B’Ħilti Wasalt, was commended by Ms Coleiro Preca as it aimed to identify people willing to build a better life for themselves.

According to recent statistics, a third of children aged up to 18 years were living in poverty or at risk of poverty.

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