Last month, the YWCA (Malta) representatives Mary J. Jones, president and Doris Cusens, PRO, paid a courtesy visit to Archbishop Joseph Mercieca at the Curia in Floriana. The archbishop received them very cordially and an interesting meeting was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Ms Jones and Ms Cusens presented the newly established association and its mission. Some of the current projects were explained in detail, most particularly the Self-development Programme. This project is aimed at supporting under-privileged women and assisting them to regain self-confidence and rebuild their lives. The YWCA (Malta) is providing basic training courses in grooming and home-making skills tailor-made to the individual needs. So far the project, which started in April, is being held at Dar Merhba Bik and further locations are planned