A Commemorative and Thanksgiving Celebration was held at the OASI Centre on Sunday, which was attended by Minister for Gozo Justyne Caruana.

The OASI Foundation provides a service and the necessary support for people who have fallen victim to addictions such as alcohol, drugs or other substances, as well as gambling.

The main founder of this Foundation is Fr. Emmanuel Cordina, who for many years worked to continue to fulfil his socio-pastoral mission as a key guide for these young people and individuals who encounter these types of addictions.

The Minister for Gozo Justyne Caruana, in her address for the occasion, praised the commitment with which the OASI Foundation managed to integrate into today’s dynamic society to help these people.

She said that through the love, dedication and respect given by all the people involved in this Foundation, dozens of clients over the years have managed to quit and emerge from their addictions.

Dr Caruana said that OASI is the main shoulder for these individuals through their professional services that also help families. She also mentioned the need for prevention programmes as well as the necessary reforms in consultation with experts in the field.

Minister Caruana said that it was a positive step that in Gozitan society, so many people are offering their time to help others. Dr Caruana praised in particular the commitment with which Fr. Cordina has dedicated his life to so many vulnerable people.

The Minister for Gozo concluded her speech by congratulating those people who were honoured for their work during the ceremony, she also encouraged OASI’s clients, through the help and support they receive, to continue to make every effort for their recovery.

Photograph: MGOZ/George Scerri

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