Be the first to comment!Dr Lydia Abela launches sixth edition of ‘Gift with Love’
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The sixth edition of the Gift with Love initiative has been launched by Dr Lydia Abela, in favour of vulnerable children so that they too can receive a gift as a result of the love of the Maltese and Gozitan people during Christmas.
The launch took place in the presence of the La Voix Harmonies choir, which year after year creates a song for this initiative that leaves a strong message of hope and solidarity.
Dr Lydia Abela explained how the ‘Gift with Love’ initiative was born from a dream between her and her daughter Giorgia-Mae, but today the dream has turned into a movement that brings together thousands of people who together give joy to the children who are the most vulnerable in our society.
She stressed that while many families enjoy Christmas in abundance, there are others who suffer or live in difficult circumstances.
“Our wish is simple but meaningful, that every child has a gift under the Christmas tree and that no one feels forgotten,” said Dr Abela.
Dr Abela explained that gifts can be left under the Christmas tree located in Castille Square between the 12th and 19th of December. She also announced that from the 15th to the 24th of December, the Square will be transformed into a Christmas Village with activities for families, traditional Christmas food and drinks, as well as local crafts.
Gozo normally joins with Malta in this gift initiative, further details will be provided when they become available.
The closing of a Gift with Love will take place on Friday, the 19th of December, with a day full of activities, including a musical performance by local talent, as well as a concert by the Armed Forces of Malta Band.
Dr Abela also acknowledged the important role of local councils and schools that have come together again this year to contribute.
During the launch, Dr Abela also announced that the Gift of Love with a Difference campaign in support of animals will be relaunched, an initiative that was born together with Jake Vella and this year will be extended to Gozo as well.
She concluded by thanking the Ministry for Social Policy and Children’s Rights and all the disciplined bodies involved in the organisation and distribution of the gifts.
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