Earlier this year Malta Enterprise, as part of its CSR programme, have organised a special recital at the Manoel Theatre in support of Richmond Foundation’s 30th anniversary. International renowned Maltese artists violinist Carmine Lauri and guitarist Simon Schembri performed a captivating repertoire raising awareness on mental health.
A sum of €20,000 was presented by Malta Enterprise Chairman William Wait and CEO Kurt Farrugia to Fr Joe Borg acting Chairman and Daniela Calleja Bitar, acting CEO from Richmond Foundation.
Presenting the donation Mr. Wait said, “We are delighted to present this donation to Richmond in support of the important social role that it plays within our society. As Malta Enterprise we are indebted to Richmond, for their valuable work and vital contribution to society. As a Government entity we remain committed to support important social initiatives that in turn contribute towards the mental well-being of our community”.
Farrugia highlighted that “Malta Enterprise passionately believes in the crucial connection between entrepreneurship and mental well-being. We recognize that the spark of innovation and the drive of entrepreneurship are best nurtured in an environment of mental wellness. By supporting Richmond through our CSR, we are not only helping raise awareness and providing much-needed resources, but we are also reinforcing the importance of this vital link”.
Acting Chairman Fr Joe Borg thanked Malta Enterprise and the supporting sponsors in the name of the hundreds of vulnerable persons that benefit from the services of Richmond Foundation through its dedicated staff. Such donations, he said, would help Richmond Foundation, to reach out more and help more people.
The presentation of the donation also mark the World Mental Health day to foster a heightening awareness of mental health challenges and the need to continue improving the quality of mental health services in Malta.
The donation will be invested towards supporting the most vulnerable individuals suffering from mental health.
Malta Enterprise would like to thank Air Malta, Malta International Airport, HSBC, Manoel Theatre, Malta Tourism Authority, Heritage Malta and V&C Group for supporting the Corporation’s CSR initiative.