Be the first to comment!Dinja Wahda’s 30 years of inspiring children to protect nature in Malta and Gozo
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The 30th anniversary of Dinja Wahda, the flagship environmental education programme, has been celebrated by BirdLife Malta with a special awards ceremony.
The event honoured over 50 primary schools from Malta and Gozo for their outstanding contributions to conservation and environmental education.
Since its launch in 1994, Dinja Wahda has grown from a small initiative into a nationwide movement, instilling environmental values across generations.
BirdLife Malta explained that run in collaboration with the Education Directorate, the programme has become an annual tradition in most primary schools in the Maltese Islands, a testament to the dedication of teachers, partners, and supporters. The ceremony celebrated the collective efforts of all who have been part of this 30-year journey.
In an audiovisual message for this occasion, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, stated that the small size of the Maltese islands represents a challenge as they lack large environmental and natural spaces like those found in other countries. She said it is everyone’s responsibility to protect and enhance what we have for present and future generations.
“We’re thrilled to see so many students here with us – our true ambassadors for nature,” remarked BirdLife Malta President Darryl Grima. “Your commitment reminds us of the powerful impact we can have on conservation.”
BirdLife Malta thanked key partners who made this event possible, including Bank Of Valletta for their continued sponsorship of the Dinja Wahda programme; Merlin Publishers and Outlook Coop for donating books as gifts; Erasmus+ and EUPA for supporting the “A Superpower to Defend Nature” and Blooming Schools projects and the European Solidarity Corps Volunteers who shared the interesting work they do for BirdLife Malta in the different departments.
The ceremony concluded with a celebratory candle-blowing for Dinja Wahda’s 30th anniversary. “Here’s to many more years of Dinja Wahda, fostering the next generation of environmental stewards across Malta and Gozo,” BirdLife Malta said.
Photo: BirdLife Malta
