### Six NGOs Urge Malta to Cancel UK Military Agreement in Palestinian Solidarity In a bold move that resonates deeply within Malta’s rich history of social activism, six prominent non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have issued a rallying cry to the Maltese government: cancel the military agreement with the United Kingdom in light of solidarity with the…
— In the heart of Paola, a town steeped in historical and cultural significance, the Jake Vella Volunteer Centre has recently expanded its operations with the addition of a new floor dedicated to local NGOs. This development marks a significant milestone in the centre’s mission to foster community engagement and support various charitable initiatives across…
— **NGOs Rally Against Patriarchal Violence: A Call to Action from Malta’s Heart** In a poignant display of solidarity and advocacy, several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Malta are set to march against patriarchal violence. This initiative is not just a protest but a powerful movement aimed at addressing deeply rooted issues within Maltese society. The…
**NGOs’ Reaction to Planning Bills Highlights Eroding Trust in Governance** In a recent statement that has sent ripples through Malta’s political and community landscape, the President of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) in Malta, Dr. John Said, has expressed deep concern over the NGOs’ reaction to the proposed planning bills. According to Dr. Said, the…
**Planning Authority Postpones Meeting Amid Controversy Over NGO Representation** In a surprising turn of events, the Planning Authority (PA) in Malta has postponed a highly anticipated meeting due to a row over the inclusion of a representative from a local NGO. This decision has sparked a wave of reactions from various stakeholders, shedding light on…
**Dead on a Foreign Shore: How a Migrant’s Tragedy in France Echoes in Malta’s Living-Rooms** By 7 a.m. on Tuesday, the WhatsApp forwards had already landed in Birkirkara, Żabbar and Sliema: a blurred photo of a young man in soaked denim, face turned to the sky on a windswept Normandy beach. By noon, Maltese Facebook…
Valletta’s Republic Street was a river of black, white, red and green on Saturday afternoon as more than 3,000 Maltese marched from City Gate to Parliament in the largest pro-Palestine demonstration the islands have seen in a decade. Organised by a coalition of NGOs, students and migrant-led groups, the rally ended with a mountain of…
Academy of Givers AGM celebrates milestones while re-writing Malta’s philanthropy playbook Valletta’s 17-century Sala Nobile at the Casino Maltese felt more like a living room last Thursday evening as 120 donors, volunteers and NGO leaders squeezed onto velvet-lined benches to toast a quietly revolutionary year. The Academy of Givers—Malta’s only membership network dedicated to strategic…
A quiet revolution is unfolding across Malta, one that has nothing to do with politics, property prices, or party colours. It is happening in the paella-scented courtyard of a Valletta community centre where Syrian grandmothers swap cumin-laden recipes with Maltese nannas, in the football cages of Gżira where kids of 15 nationalities cheer each other…
