I would like to thank the Mission Fund for its generous donation of €4000 to help poor families on the outskirts of Tirana and in several villages within the territory of our archdiocese. These are mostly families from mountain villages who turn to us for help, including medical care (to buy medicines or undergo surgery) and educational support (especially to buy textbooks and pay school fees).

I avail myself of this opportunity to appeal to readers to help the Mission Fund in its wonderful work by sending used stamps and donations. Donations can be made online or by direct bank transfer to one of the following accounts: HSBC (061 197 448 050), BOV (163 007 980 19), APS (200 008 207 62), or BANIF (000 879 631 01). More information can be accessed from the website www.missionfund.org.mt.

George Frendo O P

Archbishop of Tirana

Albania