On Sunday 12 February 2023, 843 boxes of essential items were collected from the parishes in Malta for the people of Turkey and Syria. The items included 97 blankets and 12 heaters and took 17 trips by van to be transported to the Civil Protection Department. The initiative was coordinated by the Archdiocese of Malta through the Social Works Foundation and the work of more than 100 volunteers.
The items were collected by the parish centres of Qawra, Iklin, Mosta, Birżebbuġa, Gżira and Għaxaq. A number of volunteers from the parishes of Immaculate Conception in Ħamrun, Żurrieq, Ħal Balzan, and Christ the King in Paola also helped with the transportation of goods to these centres.
Meanwhile, Caritas Malta, in collaboration with Caritas Internationalis, is still appealing for cash donations for these two countries affected by the earthquake. The aid will be translated into food, water, housing and items for personal hygiene, and shelter for those who have lost everything. Click here to see how you can make a cash donation or call 22199000 for more information.
The Salesians in Malta are also collecting cash donations for Aleppo in Syria. Click here for more details or call 99296552.