Youths4Youths, organised by the OASI Foundation in collaboration with HSBC Foundation, has taken place today in Gozo. 27 young participants joined this event whose ages ranged from 8 to 12.

The OASI Foundation said that its main focus is the overall well-being of citizens in Malta and Gozo.

Keeping children healthy and exposing them to healthy activities through “nonformal education” such as today’s event, is crucial for their development, the OASI Foundation said. “Such exposure is directly linked to better mental health, to relax, improve self-confidence and socialise.”

The participants for this ninth edition of the event had the opportunity to tour around the Dwejra Marine Environmental Education Centre which provided “edutainment” including insight into the fauna and flora found around Dwejra.

This was followed by a boat ride around the caves that connects the Inland Sea to the Open Mediterranean Sea, with a view of the towering cliffs and caves.

Back at OASI, a session was delivered by ERRC. This consisted of very insightful information presented by Andre Bonnici. The children engaged and asked many questions, which were all answered in due course.

As the children set around the table, a gratitude prayer was said, which was followed by lunch. Children had the opportunity to evaluate the learning experience through a visual feedback sheet.

The OASI Foundation thanked the HSBC Malta Foundation for the sponsorship along the years, as without its help, such an activity would not be possible, it said.

The OASI Foundation expressed its appreciation towards the Dwejra boat ride organisers who “generously offered the youngsters an eventful and insightful Dwejra ride.”

Last but not least the OASI Foundation gave its sincere thanks to the volunteers without whom this event would not be possible

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