Prime Minister visits Shalom in Żurrieq

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.