Dar Ä użeppa Debono, in collaboration with the Anawim Group and the Noble Military and Hospitalier Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem, is organising a Conference at the Grand Hotel, MÄ¡arr, Gozo on Saturday 19 March 2016, from 09:30 to noon. The theme of the conference is: 'Voluntary Work and Social ¸£ÀûÔÚÏßÃâ·Ñ for the benefit of single parents'.
The aim of the Conference is to explore the reality of single parenthood, which is currently a very relevant issue for our society. Dar Ä użeppa Debono, with thirty years of experince in supporting single mothers and their families in various stages of their lives, is particularly concerned with enhancing awareness about the contribution of voluntary work and social services to single parenthood in Malta. The Knights of St Lazarus, collaborators in this project, also aim at supporting the needy.
Through this conference, Dar Ä użeppa Debono would also like to promote the works of mercy, especially the spiritual one 'Instruct the ignorant' in this Holy Year of Mercy.
Community leaders, single parents and those working in this sector are invited to participate and share their views about improving existing services and ensuring professionality in dealing with this issue.
The conference programme is as follows:
- an orientating introduction by a speaker representing the bodies hosting the conference
- a feature about voluntary work in the area of single parenthood in Gozo
- a keynote speech about ‘The ideal situation for single parents’ by an expert in the field
- a discussion by a three-member panel and audience participation to evaluate the further development of appropriate services
- an analysis of the conference and proposals for the future
- a concluding address by H.E. Mgr Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo.
The discussion will be led by journalist Keith Demicoli.
For futher information, please contact Dar Ä użeppa Debono on +356 21552595, +356 99289740 or email info@darguzeppadebono.org.