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'Tis the season! 7 local causes you can donate to this Christmas season
Perhaps the best type of giving in the season of giving.

Joanna Demarco
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Dar Merhba Bik

Located in Balzan, the welcoming home Dar Merhba Bik, run by the Good Shepherd Sisters, offers shelter to female victims of domestic violence, as well as their children. Providing not only shelter but also support, the team there helps the women to feel empowered and establish a way of life for themselves, aiding them to develop to their full potential. Consider making a monetary donation, though useful items such as clothing are also appreciated.

Dar Merhba Bik / Facebook
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Association for Abandoned Animals (AAA)

The AAA is an establishment filled with warmth and love, providing a home and a second chance to about 95 abandoned dogs at a time. After the dogs are taken in for shelter, they're treated for any injuries or illnesses which they may have, and are then placed for adoption. There is no time limit for which the dogs remain under the care of the AAA. Donate here.

Association for Abandoned Animals / Facebook
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Jays of Sunshine

The newly set up charity Jays of Sunshine, run by two young Maltese women, helps dreams come true for children and young people undergoing treatment in the Rainbow Ward of Mater Dei Hospital. Visit the Jays of Sunshine Facebook page for more information on how to donate.

Jays of Sunshine / Facebook
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Children’s Dreams

Functioning throughout the Christmas period, year after year, Children’s Dreams provides the public with a list of the dreams and wishes of children whose families face various social difficulties, or who are being raised in children’s homes. Through the website, you can help the parents of these children make their children’s dreams come true. Visit and donate here.

Children's Dreams / Facebook
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Blood donation

Your blood donation costs nothing, yet could very well be saving someone’s life. The National Blood Transfusion Service is open from Monday to Sunday between 8am and 6pm, including public holidays. On Christmas and New Year's Day it will be open between 8am and 1pm. Find it at Telghet Gwardamangia, Pieta, Malta.

Blood Donation Malta / Facebook
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Bird Life Malta

The oldest environmental organisation in Malta, Bird Life strives to protect birds and other wildlife and habitats around Malta and Gozo. Bird Life manages four nature reserves, educates, informs and campaigns for a better environment for nature and people. Donate here.

BirdLife Malta / Facebook
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Jesuit Refugee Service

As part of an international organisation, the Jesuit Refugee Service in Malta works to provide help and defend the rights of asylum seekers and forcibly displaced persons in Malta. Besides advocating for the rights of asylum seekers, JRS Malta also organises activities to raise awareness and provides assistance and services to asylum seekers and forced migrants in detention centres and within the community. Donate online here.

Jesuit Refugee Services / Facebook

Joanna Demarco
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