Id-Dar tal-Providenza Unveils Ambitious Plans for 16th BOV Volleyball Marathon

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Id-Dar tal-Providenza has announced ambitious plans for the upcoming edition of its annual fundraising volleyball marathon.

Now in its 16th edition, the BOV Volleyball Marathon will take place between Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th July, and will, for the first time, be held at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali. The event will also be broadcast across all local television stations.

Organisers explained that the new venue will open up exciting opportunities for the event, while also making it more accessible and central for visitors.

“The needs and funds required for Id-Dar tal-Providenza to operate continue to grow, and finding ways to elevate our fundraising efforts is essential. Id-Dar tal-Providenza requires approximately €7.5 million annually to ensure the best possible quality of life for its residents.”

Since its establishment in 1965, Id-Dar tal-Providenza has been dedicated to providing personalised residential services for persons with disabilities, in a supportive environment. Today it is home to 115 residents. It also offers regular respite services to families of persons with disabilities, providing essential support that enables individuals to continue living within their family environment.

Last year, the BOV Volleyball Marathon raised a record €632,153. This milestone has inspired organisers to dream bigger and aim even higher for this year’s edition.

Id-Dar tal-Providenza believes it can count on the continued support of the Maltese community, whose love for Id-Dar tal-Providenza helps make this event a success year after year.”

 Player applications are now open online for those who wish to participate in the BOV Volleyball Marathon via https://tinyurl.com/volley4dtp-players2026

Prime Minister visits Shalom in Żurrieq

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Prime Minister, Dr Robert Abela, visited Shalom in Żurrieq, which is run by Id-Dar tal-Providenza, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary since its opening.

He had the opportunity to meet the five residents living in the home, as well as the staff. The residents spoke about how much they feel part of the Żurrieq community and how actively they participate in its life.

Also present were Hon. Julia Farrugia, Minister for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector; the Mayor of Żurrieq, Ms Rita Grima; Mgr Martin Micallef, Director of Id-Dar tal-Providenza; as well as the Home’s management team.

Shalom was inaugurated on 8 April 2016, by Justyne Caruana, who at the time served as Parliamentary Secretary for the Rights of Persons with Disability and Active Ageing.

€4,300 raised during Classic Car Show in aid of id-Dar tal-Providenza

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A classic car show organised by the Old Motors Club raised €4,300 in aid of id-Dar tal-Providenza on Thursday, a public holiday on the feast of St.Joseph. The event that took place at the Home’s Siġġiewi parking lot was very well attended.

Around 140 vintage cars, that cover more than a century of history, were on display.

Mgr Martin Micallef, Director of Id-Dar tal-Providenza  thanked the organisers, participants and the general public for their generosity and for the initiative.

European Parliament member, Dr Peter Agius attended the event and met the vintage car enthusiats whilst making a donation.

The club confirmed once again its commitment to continue its support of Id-Dar tal-Providenza as well as other charitable initiatives whilst promoting the rich motor cars heritage in Malta.

GO Cares donates €5,000 to Id-Dar tal-Providenza

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The GO Cares Employee Fund has donated €5,000 to Id-Dar tal-Providenza in Siġġiewi. The Go Cares donation  was made possible through funds collected throughout the year by the GO Cares Committee.

GO employees voluntarily contribute a monthly amount from their salaries, and additional fundraising events are organised during the year.

These combined efforts enable GO Cares to support charitable organizations like Id-Dar tal-Providenza as well as other entities that benefit from this fund.

On behalf of the residents and administration of Id-Dar tal-Providenza, Mgr Martin Micallef, Director of the Home, thanked the representatives of the GO Cares Committee that made the presentation and the employees of GO plc for their altruistic solidarity.

€2,125 raised during the concert by the Band of the Armed Forces of Malta on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Id-Dar tal-Providenza

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The amount of €2,125 was collected during the Vocal and Instrumental Concert by the band of the Armed Forces of Malta that took place on Friday, 28th November 2025 at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Paul in Mdina on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Id-Dar tal-Providenza.

The presentation was made by the Commander of the Armed Forces of Malta, Brigadier Clinton J. O’Neill to the Director of the Home, Mgr Martin Micallef who thanked the Brigadier for his continued encouragement and support of the now annual concert by the Armed Forces Band to coincide with the International Day of  Persons with Disability.

For the occasion of the Home’s 60th anniversary two special musical compositions were premiered: 60 Sena ta’ Storja: Id-Dar tal-Providenza by Mro. Nicholas Vella and Tama by Mro. Antoine Mercieca. The concert also included works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Richard Wagner, Frank Erickson, Lowell Mason, Morten Lauridsen, Peter A. Yon, Stephen Adams, Carl Coberg and another Maltese composer Tano Monseigneur.

Dr Alex Borg, Leader of the Opposition and the Nationalist Party pays visit to Id-Dar tal-Providenza

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The Leader of the Opposition and the Nationalist Party, Dr Alex Borg, accompanied by his partner Sarah Bajada, visited Id-Dar tal-Providenza in Siġġiewi. He was welcomed by the Director of the Home, Mgr Martin Micallef together with members of the administration and residents. He attended mass at the Home’s chapel for which also present where relatives of the ex-Prime Minister and ex-President of Malta, Eddie Fenech Adami who until his health permitted used to celebrate his birthday at Id-Dar tal-Providenza. Dr Borg then had the opportunity to meet residents individually.

He also visited Dun Mikiel’s museum where the Home’s Director highlighted the history of Dun Mikiel’s life and the founding of Id-Dar tal-Providenza. He also signed the visitor’s book. He proceeded to pay tribute to Dun Mikiel where he is buried in the courtyard of Villa Papa Giovanni.

Dr Borg also visited the gym where he met the president of the Siġġiewi Rowing Club, Prof. Joseph Grima and other members of the club as well as employees of the Home.

Festa ta’ Ġenerożità raises €1,556,453 for Id-Dar tal-Providenza

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Notwithstanding the cold temperatures and isolated showers in certain places of the island, for the people of Malta and Gozo the first day of the year was again a show of generosity towards Id-Dar tal-Providenza, an expression of solidarity by donating €1,556,543 during Festa ta’ Ġenerożità.

At the end of the televised marathon, Mgr. Martin Micallef, Director of the Home augered that the solidarity shown towards Id‑Dar tal‑Providenza on the first day of the new year will continue throughout the year with all those in our Maltese society who need support.

On again was the art auction – paintings, sculptures and ceramics – donated by various Maltese and foreign artists. Once again everything, including the bidding, was online and the sale of the works of art raised €49,229.

The Hon. Michael Falzon, Minister for Social Policy and Childrens’ Rights who represented the Prime Minister Dott. Robert Abela, donated €25,000 on behalf of the Maltese government from the Social Causes Fund.

As has happened every year, an appreciable number of parishes in Malta and Gozo organised special collections on new year’s eve and new year’s day that were then presented to Id-Dar tal-Providenza on behalf of the parish communities. Gozo parishes collected €41,560.

This year’s Festa ta’ Ġenerożità was broadcast from under the big tent purposely set up in the Home’s parking lot in Siġġiewi. It started off with a mass celebrated by H.G. The Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna in the Home’s chapel assisted by Mgr Martin Micallef, Episcopal Vicar for Diaconia and Director of Id-Dar tal-Providenza and the Siġġiewi Parish Archpriest Fr Josef Mifsud. Two youngsters, Alexia Vella and Max Prasel Caruana, delivered the usual traditional Christmas homily focused on the precious announcement of the birth of Christ.

In his homily, Archbishop Scicluna appealed that on this first day of the new year we should be a blessing towards each other and that we look over each other with compassion and love which are so lacking in our world today.

This year’s Festa ta’ Ġenerożità is on

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The special day for the Festa ta’ Ġenerożità in aid of Id-Dar tal-Providenza tied to the special first day of the new year has began with a mass in the Home’s chapel in Siġġiewi. H.G. the Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna concelebrated and was assisted by Mgr Martin Micallef, Episcopal Vicar for Diaconia and Director of Id-Dar tal-Providenza and the Siġġiewi parish archpriest Fr Josef Mifsud.

The Archbishop referred to the first reading from the Book of Numbers that says that the Lord blesses us and keeps us, makes his face shine on us and be gracious to us and turns his face towards us and gives us peace. These are three wonderful values that he wished to shower on the Maltese and Gozitans when embarking on a new year, and also at the start of the marathon of solidarity in aid of this network of homes where our brothers and sisters can live with as much autonomy as possible and be given all the care needed.

The Archbishop mentioned that the first day of the new year is dedicated to peace in the world. So many places are victims of war, violence and aggression and we would do well to pray to the Lord to bless us with the peace of our heart

Mgr Scicluna appealed that on this first day of the new year we will be a blessing towards each other and that we look over each other with compassion and love  that the world is deprived of right now.

At the beginning of the religious celebration two youngsters, Alexia Vella and Max Prasel Caruana delivered the usual traditional Christmas homily focused on the precious announcement of the birth of Christ.