Apex Group employees volunteer their time at Dar tal-Providenza.

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On Saturday, 21st May 2022, a sizeable number of employees of Apex Group spent half a day helping out at Dar tal-Providenza. Some of them helped in the kitchen, others in the laundry whilst others washed the corridor windows.

Fr Martin Micallef, Director of Dar tal-Providenza, also thanked the Apex Group and their employees for their generous donation of €1,000 together with other items  useful to the Home. He praised their commitment and  show of solidarity by helping out with chores that are ongoing at the Home and for which every helping hand is appreciated.

The Apex Group is an international company in the financial sector. They have been operating in Malta for the last 14 years and have 130 workers in their employment.

Well done Krisstian and Ivan

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Id-Dar tal-Providenza congratulates Krisstian Gregory and Ivan Mangion, residents at Id-Dar for their success in swimming during the Special Olympics Invitational Games 2022 held in Malta.  Krisstian won a gold medal while Ivan won silver. During the Special Olympics, 192 Maltese athletes won a medal out of which 65 were gold, 60 silver and 67 bronze. Krisstian and Ivan were  among the 17 Maltese athletes who won a medal in swimming.

All the best to Mr Oliver Scicluna and thank you to Mrs. Ruth Sciberras

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Id-Dar tal-Providenza wishes all the best to Mr Oliver Scicluna on his appointment as the new Chief Executive of Aġenzija Sapport within the Ministry for Inclusion, Voluntary Organisations and Consumer Rights.

In his new post, Mr Scicluna, will be bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in his involvement with the disability sector. His new work will surely ensure that the services offered by Aġenzija Sapport will continue to improve the quality of life of persons with disability using them. We, therefore, assure him of our total support.

Id-Dar tal-Providenza also wishes to thank Mrs Ruth Sciberras, the ex-Chief Executive of Aġenzija Sapport for her work within the Agency and for the cooperation she afforded us during our mutual involvement in the sector.

Dun Mikiel Azzopardi remembered on the 35th anniversary of his death

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“Mgr Mikiel Azzopardi, whose 35th anniversary of his death, is being remembered today, 13th of May, will remain for us a model for the love he showed towards persons with disabilities. He also showed courage. Courage strengthened with a tremendous faith in God’s providence and Dar tal-Providenza is proof of this”. This was the message conveyed by Mgr. George Frendo O.P., Archbishop of Tirana in Albania, during a commemorative mass for Dun Mikiel.

Archbishop Frendo was assisted by Fr Martin Micallef, Director, and Fr Trevor Fairclough, Spiritual Director of Dar tal-Providenza. Also present were the residents and employees. For the past two years, this commemorative mass was not held because of the restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mgr Mikiel Azzopardi, who founded the Home in 1965, was born in Valletta on the 10th of February and died on May 13th 1987, exactly 35 years ago.

In his homily, Mgr Frendo also addressed the Home’s employees and told them that their work wasn’t simply a job but it was really and truly a mission and a mission of love. He encouraged them to look at the face of every resident of the Home and see in it the face of Christ. This way their work wouldn’t just be an act of love, but would be, first of all, an act of faith. Faith in Christ, who in the Gospel told his apostles that he was the way that will lead them to truth and life.

This was the first official visit of Archbishop Emeritus, George Frendo at Dar tal-Providenza. He was shown around Dun Mikiel’s museum adjacent to the chapel, the therapeutic pool, the St Isidore Agriculture Centre, the SPRED Centre as well as the multisensory rooms.

Melita Foundation sponsors drip irrigation system for Id-Dar tal-Providenza’s olive grove

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The Melita Foundation has committed to funding the drip irrigation system for the olive grove located at Id‑Dar tal‑Providenza’s garden. Id‑Dar tal‑Providenza provides residential services to persons with disabilities in a family‑like environment.

The grove, which was created through donations from various benefactors, is one of the most popular areas among residents at the property in Siġġiewi. Moreover, the olives produced by the olive trees are grinded and the produce is sold by the residents during folkloristic activities which are organised throughout the year in various localities in Malta.

Fr Martin Micallef, Director at Id‑Dar tal‑Providenza, said, “Our commitment has always been to promote the holistic personal development of all our residents, essential to which is spending time in nature. The space and tranquillity provided by our olive grove as well as the work they can do in it provides immeasurable benefits. It is great to know that thanks to The Melita Foundation, we no longer need to worry about the manual daily watering of more than 300 olive trees.”

Tanya Sammut‑Bonnici, Chairperson of The Melita Foundation, said, “For more than 50 years, Id‑Dar tal‑Providenza has provided outstanding support for people with disabilities. It has done this, thanks also to the support and generosity of thousands of Maltese which provides the organisation with the significant human and financial resources it needs to operate. Both Melita and The Melita Foundation have supported Id‑Dar tal‑Providenza’s work over the years and this latest support will help ensure residents continue to enjoy the peace, the beauty and other benefits which the olive grove offers.”

More information on The Melita Foundation is available at https://www.melitafoundation.org/