GO employees helped refurbish the play room and therapy rooms at Kids in Development, a residential programme run by the Richmond Foundation for children who have been severely affected by early trauma or serious disruption in their lives.

The initiative was organised by the GO Cares team, managed by the company’s Cares Employee Fund, which is financed by employee donations.

The foundation’s CEO Stephania Dimech Sant said: “The experiences the children we care for have gone through result in serious attachment disorders that affect relationship forming. Our objective is to give every child a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment to deal with their past traumas and to work towards a positive permanent solution to their situation. The costs of care are high and this means we rarely have the funds for upgrades to the physical environment, so GO’s support is very much appreciated.”

Josephine Grima from the GO Cares Employee Fund, said: “It was a pleasure for us to collaborate with the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation on this initiative. When you hear what these children go through, it leaves you heartbroken. However, thanks to the Richmond Foundation and its KIDs programme, these youngsters have the chance to move forward in life. The purpose of the fund is specifically to help those in need.”

The team after finishing off the works.