The Alfred Mizzi Foundation has been an unwavering pillar of support for Żibel, an NGO dedicated to the preservation, enhancement and raising of awareness of the vulnerable marine environment. This year, the Foundation has sponsored the much needed overhaul of Żibel’s boat Żibla, which was purchased for the NGO six years ago. Żibla was fitted with a hoist with which to lift debris up from the seabed. With further help from The Alfred Mizzi Foundation, this past year alone, Żibel has removed over 60 ghost nets from the bottom of the sea around the Maltese Islands, thus saving an incalculable amount of fish and sea creatures from perishing.
The Alfred Mizzi Foundation is supporting a revolutionary watering system for trees planted in public spaces. Ħaż-Żebbuġ Councillor Steve Zammit Lupi, well known for his pro-environment work and initiatives, has spear-headed the installation of 200 water bags, each with a carrying capacity of 70ltrs. These are set to release the water over a weeklong period, through drip irrigation.
The 3000 Tree Project supported by The Alfred Mizzi Foundation at Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park, has gathered momentum as two more companies from the Alf Mizzi Group have organised teams to help out on this project. So far, enough land has been cleared and an irrigation system has been laid for 700 trees to be planted. A further 300 trees to go for The Alfred Mizzi Foundation to reach its 2024 target; that of 1000 trees planted per year, over the next three years.
Presenting a sponsorship cheque to Coast is Clear dynamo Mark Galea Pace, The Alfred Mizzi Foundation board member Peter Wirth said the Foundation was very happy to be renewing its support for Coast is Clear, as year on year this organisation is increasing in its activity leading to impressive clean-up results both on land and at sea. Throughout 2023, Coast is Clear carried out 22 sea clean ups and 27 land clean ups from which it gathered 9 tons and 21 tons respectively. Staff from within the Alf. Mizzi Group have often participated in these clean ups.
Following a commitment to plant three thousand trees at Majjistral Park over a period of three years, work on clearing land and repairing rubble walls has been completed. The next steps will consist of the laying of the irrigation system and the actual tree planting. So far two groups from Kitchen Concepts Ltd. have spent some hours up at this National Park. Other companies from within the Alf. Mizzi and Sons Group, namely MacMed Ltd, Systec Ltd., and Strand Electronics Ltd. will be rolling up their sleeves and helping with the work over the next few weeks. This programme is generously supported by AmbjentMalta, which will be providing most of the tree and bush saplings.
Two bare areas at the Tarxien Prehistoric Complex are to be transformed into a garden and a space for relaxation, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Heritage Malta and The Alfred Mizzi Foundation.
The Alfred Mizzi Foundation has sponsored a small greenhouse at Sedqa’s Santa Marija Residential Centre for drug rehabilitation, in Luqa. This will be used to grow both plants and saplings for replanting in the Centre’s gardens. Brian Camilleri, Residential Services Manager, said that this will be of great help with the therapeutic activities of the … Continued
Steve Mamo and his Kitchen Concepts team are busy preparing Pumpkin Soup and Roast Turkey with Stuffing for the 500 guests lunching on Christmas Day at the Archbishop’s Curia.
Fr Hilary Tagliaferro has opened a “Love Kitchen” at the Millennium Chapel complex in Paceville. With the support of The Alfred Mizzi Foundation, an attractive dining room has been furnished and refrigerated storage facilities and heating equipment installed. Pre-cooked meals are supplied on an ongoing basis from il-Kċina ta’ Marta, a dark kitchen based in … Continued
The Alfred Mizzi Foundation, through its ‘Food for All’ programme, is now also providing regular food supplies to the humanitarian group Ukraine Refugees in Malta. This group, which operates in Sliema and is run with the help of several volunteers, supports up to 300 families who have moved to the safety of Malta from their … Continued
In an agreement reached between The Alfred Mizzi Foundation and Heritage Parks Federation (made up of Din l-Art Ħelwa, The Gaia Foundation and Nature Trust to facilitate the integrated management of Majjistral Park), the Foundation shall be planting over 2000 trees and shrubs at the Majjistral Park over the next three years. The planting of … Continued
The Charles Miceli Award 2023 has been awarded to Deborah Farrugia, Head of the Female Unit at San Blas Therapeutic Community. The grant will allow Deborah to read a Master’s degree in Family Therapy and Systematic Practice at the University of Malta. Established five years ago by The Alfred Mizzi Foundation, the scope behind this … Continued
The Malta Association of Crohn’s & Colitis (MACC) organised a walk in Valletta on Sunday 21 May 2023, marking World IBD Day, in order to create the necessary awareness of IBD amongst the general public. This event attracted not only patients but also healthcare professionals and other supporters of this cause. MACC strives to help … Continued
In an era where inclusivity and empowerment are paramount, the Malta Drama / Cred (Creative Education International) Development through Drama Programme has been devised as a beacon of hope and transformation for young people, especially those from marginalised backgrounds. This unique initiative has been delivered for over 17 years to children aged 3-16 in Malta and … Continued
The Alfred Mizzi Foundation has donated €250,000 for the out-fitting of a Tapestry Hall within the new museum at St. John’s Co-Cathedral. This Tapestry Hall, set to be completed over the next 2 to 3 years, shall house the twenty-nine Flemish tapestries gifted to the Cathedral by Grandmaster Ramon Perellos in 1702. The restoration of … Continued
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