US Ambassador Douglas Kmiec presented cheques from the American Foundation for Maltese Charities to 20 local organisations during a recent ceremony held at the US embassy.
In his remarks, Ambassador Kmiec said he was proud to be distributing the funds and praised the excellent work of local charities and NGOs. He said these funds were donated by Maltese living in the US and Canada who have achieved success in their new homelands but have not forgotten their roots and who remain committed to sharing their successes with their fellow Maltese.
The American Foundation for Maltese Charities has been raising funds to help Maltese citizens in need for over 40 years.