A training course funded by Erasmus+ was held at the Archbishop’s Seminary in Tal-Virtu, Rabat between the 17th and 23rd October 2016, with three days of the training held by Colin Wilson and Derek Newton, British psychologists who facilitated sessions on Person Centred Planning.  The aim of this training course was to address the needs of the young people in our care to help them be the centre of...

For a while, we have been in contact with MEUSAC who are assisting us with writing an application for a youth exchange project for summer 2017. One of the objectives of such projects is that the young people are involved in the whole process of the project, including the planning phase. The meeting served as a platform for some of the residents of the Homes to brainstorm ideas for a theme for a...

Some residents where selected to take part in a three-day activity in Gozo, where several skills where put into practice. The participants where given a budget and were allowed to plan the whole three days themselves as long as they keep to that budget.  This required that the whole group works as a team to make plans that suit everyone. Some of the activities which the residents planned whe...

Several residents have participated in youth exchanges organized in previous years, and all have been extremely successful and motivational for the young people involved. Such activities enable young people to be part of the process from beginning to end, and for this reason we have started having discussions with residents what they would like to be included in a youth exchange we may apply fo...

A resident from one of the Homes has been spending quite a number of hours per week volunteering at a Children’s Home this summer. This experience has not only challenged her to keep to a commitment, but it has also helped her develop skills needed when working with young children. She feels that the experience is truly enriching, as she relates that the children give her much more than what she f...

Preparations are currently under way for a live-in in Gozo. The residents who will be participating will be spending a few days in Gozo with the aim on working on basic life skills, such as planning, budgeting and working in a team. This is the second time this activity is being held as the feedback about it was especially positive. The girls who participate feel empowered and proud of their su...

Keys to Inclusion is a training course being organized by Empowering Youth in Care and funded by Erasmus+.  Trainers from ‘Inclusive Solutions’ will be coming to Malta from the UK to train staff working at the Conservatorio Vincenzo Bugeja as well as others from organisations from Spain, Latvia and Romania, all who work with young people. The aim of the training course is to equip staff with sk...

A barbecue is held annually at the start of the summer.  This year’s barbecue was sponsored by a group of women from two voluntary groups, who prepared all the food, brought the drinks and other snacks and sweets. They also gave the girls some gifts. A DJ was invited to play music throughout the event, who also organized karaoke. This was a success with all the residents, who spent a good part ...

Residents were invited to go to the SPCA in Floriana where they spent some time with the dogs, puppies and cats in the sanctuary.  It was a very positive experience for all the residents who attended. All the girls who attended returned back home with a gift pack and with a lot of enthusiasm for another similar event to be organized. This activity was organized with the help of Ms. Alison Tonna...

As the summer months close by, we try to encourage residents to participate in sports activities so that some of their time may be spent focusing on their health. This year, three residents were interested in starting swimming lessons. These were especially beneficial to one in particular who has now become a confident swimmer. Other residents chose to participate in sports such as non-conta...