One million euros in funding has been distributed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS) to a number of voluntary organisations to carry out 87 new community projects.
It was explained that this follows a competitive process open to organisations registered and compliant with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations and which are eligible for the Voluntary Organisations Project Scheme (VOPS) and Small Initiatives Scheme (SIS). Since their establishment, these schemes have implemented over 930 projects with a total funding of €9.7 million.
The grants to the voluntary organisations were presented by the Minister for Inclusion and Volunteering Julia Farrugia, in the presence of MCVS Chairperson Gertrude Buttigieg and CEO Mauro Pace Parascandalo.
Minister Julia Farrugia explained how “Volunteering is not just an act of generosity, but a fundamental pillar of a fair and inclusive society. Through the work of the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector we are ensuring that public resources reach those who truly make a difference in people’s lives.”
“These funds are not only strengthening voluntary organisations, but are investing directly in families, young people, the elderly and the most vulnerable in our society. We believe in a Malta where no one is left behind, and where our communities are given the tools and support to continue to innovate and respond to today’s challenges,” concluded Minister Julia Farrugia.
Chief Executive Mauro Pace Parascandalo said “It is gratifying to see, year after year, new projects emerging in different communities, all with the intention of doing good in the different areas in which the voluntary sector operates.”
Also present were the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Inclusion and Volunteering Anthony Gatt and the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations Jesmond Saliba.
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