I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for the financial support I have been receiving from the Mission Fund.

This kind of support encourages us to meet the challenges we face every single day, as it gives us a better chance to improve the quality of life for all in our care. Over the last few years, our Province of Bataan has not been spared from a severe typhoon which left great devastation so the need to support those around us requires endless resources. Lately, we were able to build small houses to replace the bamboo huts which were destroyed by the typhoon. Furthermore, during the typhoon season we are compelled to buy many sacks of rice to feed those who would have lost their few belongings; sometimes we even have to provide shelter and clothing.

We also sponsor children's education to give them the opportunity to better their lives.

May the Lord bless your good work and efforts to keep the Mission Fund flourishing. We urge readers to send donations to the Mission Fund so we Maltese missionaries will be able to improve the lives of so many who are less fortunate than us. Donations can be made online or by direct bank transfer to one of the following accounts: HSBC (Account No: 061 197 448 050), BOV (Account No: 163 007 980 19), APS (Account No: 200 008 207 62) or BANIF (Account No: 000 879 631 01). More information can be accessed from the website: www.missionfund.org.mt.

You remain always in our hearts and prayers.

With deep gratitude,

Sr Gemma Fenech

Bataan

Philippines