Women asylum-seekers eased into their full potential
Facing pandemic-imposed challenges head-on, Teatru Salesjan teamed up with UNHCR and JRS Malta for a series of workshops aimed at helping asylum-seeker women from West Africa ease into Maltese society, and boost their confidence prior to braving the job market
Sewing in Solidarity: MOAS volunteers make over 6000 masks for refugees in Malta
Recognising the needs of refugees and asylum-seekers during the pandemic, international NGO MOAS called on volunteers to make over 6000 protective masks that were distributed around Malta. Regina Catrambone, co-founder and director of MOAS, explains why getting the community to help refugees has been an essential part of their COVID-19 response.
Holding fast to one’s values and the dignity of work
Fleeing the Libyan conflict zone in 2015, gynecologist Badria El Baghawi allowed herself to make a home out of Malta as a refugee, after previous visits during calmer and happier times.
Watch: Two refugees in Malta tell their inspiring stories
In a heartfelt interview, a young man and woman open up about the situations that led them to seek asylum and become refugees in Malta.
World Refugee Day 2020 – Messages of solidarity
People in Malta show their solidarity through letters of support to refugees.
A Place of Peace
Father Mintoff has been providing shelter for refugees and migrants for over 15 years.
Malta through the Eyes of a Refugee – Abbas
Some reflections on the refugee experience, written by a member of the Sudanese community in Malta.
“We work together and understand each other”
Somali asylum-seeker Timo and his manager Jonathan talk to UNHCR Malta about working in a multicultural team.
A Woman’s Escape from Violence
Aya fled a desperate situation at home and like many others, she risked her life to reach safety. In an interview with UNHCR Malta, she tells us about her journey.