The American Foundation for Maltese Charities, a New York based charity, recently donated funds to 18 Maltese charitable organisations during a ceremony hosted by US ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley.

Since its inception in the early 1960’s, the American Foundation for Maltese Charities has donated over $1.5 million.

The charity founders were all Maltese immigrants who wanted to share their prosperity with those less fortunate in their homeland.

Ambassador Abercrombie-Winstanley said, “It is an honor to be with the representatives of such an altruistic organisation who have carried on the good work of the American Foundation of Maltese Charities in providing funds to Maltese charitable institutions.

“The foundation’s many donors exemplify the commitment to volunteerism, solidarity, and compassion that both the Maltese and American peoples share.”