Banif Bank has made a donation to the Żejtun Scout Group, part of the Scout Association of Malta, to help celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of its founding.

The donation was presented during a district rally in Żejtun, which brought together scout groups from the South District, one of the four districts that encompass all of Malta and Gozo’s groups.

The Żejtun Scout Group is one of the oldest in Malta, founded in 1917 with over 100 members. The group mentors boys and young men aged between five and 26. It also provides structure for those who want to give back to the community by becoming leaders themselves.

Group leader Jesmond Ferriggi said: “Times have changed, but the values that the Scout Movement espouses have not. We try to help youngsters develop and grow, and we are thankful to have the bank’s support in doing so.”

This holds true, especially this year as the group will be living the World Organisation of the Scout Movement’s claim of ‘creating a better world’ by donating proceeds from their centenary celebrations to the Richmond Foundation.

Mr Ferriggi added: “Without leadership skills and the flair for initiative, young people can often find themselves lost in today’s modern world. We hope to instil these skills at a young age, so our members can grow to become good and strong individuals.”

Banif believes in the power of informal education and the good work of the Scout Movement –an excellent foundation for developing and encouraging personal growth among young men and women – future leaders.