Malte

Din l-Art Helwa

National Network
Malte
Address

133 Melita Street
Valletta
Malte

Telephone
+356 21225952
Telephone (other)
+356 21220358
Fax
+356 21220358
E-Mail
info@dnlarthelwa.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1965
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Heritage
  4. Research
General Information
Din l-Art Helwa is a voluntary non-governmental heritage organization founded in1965. It is wholly funded by members’ annual subscriptions and private sponsorship. The Council is elected every two years and all serve on a voluntary basis. The organisation has taken on the role of the island’s senior heritage organisation and is highly respected locally and abroad as a result of its successful campaigns and restoration work of the country’s traditional and historical heritage and culture. The organisation has 2 full-time employees and numerous volunteers.
Mission and Objectives

The main objective of DLH is to safeguard the natural, historic and cultural environment of Malta and Gozo. DLH promotes cultural exchanges and projects between local and foreign institutions. The Association is a member of Europa Nostra, the European Network of National Heritage Organisations and ICOMOS (MALTA), and is affiliated to various international heritage organisations.

Main Projects / Activities

Since its foundation in 1965 DLH has campaigned for the protection of the Maltese environment. It has restored, and still maintains, some 20 monuments and sites. More recently the organisation has embarked on an afforestation project thereby entering the field of natural conservation. Further projects are currently in the pipeline. A series of monthly lectures on various themes is organized annually, as are cultural tours to various historical sites. The organisation’s publication ‘Vigilo’ is issued twice a year and communicates the activities carried out to members and the general public. The youth section of the organisation seeks to instil the love of heritage in tomorrow’s citizens. A Heritage Badge is awarded to Scouts who carry out various tasks related to DLH activities.

Contact (1) Full Name
George Camilleri (Secretary General)
Head of the organisation
Martin Galea
Contact (2) Full Name
Simone Mizzi (Executive President)

Eden Foundation

National Network
Malte
Address

Bulebel Industrial Estate
Zejtun
Malte

Telephone
+356 21 807708
Telephone (other)
3562129400
Fax
+356 21 807708
E-Mail
vince.borg@theedenfoundation.com
E-Mail (2)
olegna@acrosslimits.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1992
Fields of Activity
  1. Research
  2. Youth and education
General Information
The Eden Foundation is a non-government organisation established in 1992 which works in partnership with people with developmental disabilities in order to help them achieve full inclusion. The Eden Foundation is an established educational facility for specialized programmes & learning incentives that are second to none. It offers therapy and educational programmes to more than 1000 children and 200 adults. Its governed by a board of Trustees under the presidency of Dr. Josie Muscat. The annual expenditure of the Eden Foundation is Lm800000. Of these the parents shoulder 10% and 30-40% is raised through fund-raising activities and donations. The state pays for the rest
Mission and Objectives

All people can learn, all people will learn if the conditions of learning are right

Main Projects / Activities

The main activities of the foundation are the organization of a number of services which aim to educate and integrate persons with special needs within the general society. These include: the provision of basic job skills courses; computer-related courses; job placements; a mentoring and job-coaching system; and an early prevention scheme that aims to tackle the issue of how to integrate young children with disabilities in the general educational

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr Vince Borg (Chief Executive Officer)
Head of the organisation
Mr Vince Borg (Chief Executive Officer)
Contact (2) Full Name
Bro Austin Gili (Director of programme and services)
Publication
Education
Cities

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Publication
Education
Cities

Environment

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Euro-Med Movement

National Network
Malte
Address

P.O Box 580,
Valletta
Office: 1 Victoria House 1 A, Labour Avenue, Naxxar.

Valletta
Malte

Telephone
0035621422788
Fax
0035621422788
E-Mail
jmlegal@maltanet.net
Mobile Phone (other)
00356 79424555
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2003
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Media
  6. Youth and education
General Information
The Euro-Med Movement is coordinated by: a) Governing Board made up of professionals, university students and young workers, b) a number of volunteers that implement projects and activities through the setting up of ad hoc project teams. Budgetary resources depend mostly on sponsorships and direct funds by the European Commission in relation to projects themselves which include seminars, meetings, training courses and publications. The Euro-Med Movement is affiliated to international networks such as United against racism, Euro-Med platform and a list of partners throughout the region.
Mission and Objectives

The Movement’s aims and objectives are listed in a manifesto encompassing the main principles on which it is founded. It pays particular attention to issues of Freedom, Equality and Solidarity. Through its operations and statements, the Euro-Med Movement tries to foster a sense of unity and peace within society, including policy-makers and young people. It works through regional cooperation in the Mediterranean and likewise is in favour of strengthening ties between the European Union and all countries bordering this region. The EMM encourages the implementation of regional cooperation projects that are financed by the European Union and other institutions.

Main Projects / Activities

In order to achieve its goals, the Euro-Med Movement takes an active role by organising local and European-wide seminars for young people on topical issues such as social tension and conflict in the Euro-Med region. It also issues regular press-statements on current affairs, whilst holding meetings with political and diplomatic corps to voice the Movement’s concern on sensitive areas principally on matters of foreign policy. On a local level, it empowers young people to take part in exchanges hosted by European and Mediterranean partners, as well as disseminating information related to the European Union.

Contact (1) Full Name
Dr Joe Mifsud
Head of the organisation
Dr Joe Mifsud

Euro-Mediterranean University Institute of Malta

National Network
Malte
Address

Campus Malta: (Location to be confirmed by the EMUI_Social Council)
Campus Madrid: EMUI_Complutense University - San Bernardo 49 - E 28015 Madrid (Spain)
MALTA / MADRID / FES
Malte

Telephone
+34 647 73 44 21
Telephone (other)
+34 91 394 6625, 6623
Fax
+34 91 394 6608
E-Mail
rector@emui.eu
E-Mail (2)
borja.fontalva@emui.eu
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
It is our intention that the EMUI_Malta becomes a Euro-Mediterranean academic center that can offer Degrees Studies of the universities and research institutions of the Consortium. We are going to work in the framework of the European Union, the Maghreb and Middle East. The provisional model we intend to be is a Tuition Centre, just like our main partner in Malta, the London School of Economics and Political Science. In the close future, the EMUI intends to formally become a Public and International University, as originally planned and recognized by the Anna Lindh Foundation. SOCIAL COUNCIL The Board / Social Council is as well composed of representatives with strong experience in public and private institutions, which will assume political, economical or academic responsibility in the EMUI. The constitution of the Board / Social Council must contemplate a tripartite composition: From the political side, a representation of the Malta Government, the Malta Parliament and the European Commission Representation in Malta, as well as the diplomatic corps accredited in the Republic of Malta. As far as concerns the academic composition will also "ex officio" members: the representative of EMUI, the University of Malta and two rotating members of the universities that offer degrees from the Tuition Centre. - Acting President: PhD. Jesús Martín-Sanz, Director of the International Consulting AUREN, President of AEDHE, Vicepresident CEIM-CEOE - Members ad personam: H.E. Dr. Edward Fenech Adami Former President of the Republic of Malta Prof. Dr. Josep Borrell-Fontelles Former President of the European Parliament Prof. José María Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado Former President of the European Parliament Prof. Dr. Luis González-Seara Former EMUI_President & Former Minister of Universities and Knowledge Prof. Dr. Guido de Marco Former President of the Republic of Malta Prof. Dr. José Vidal-Beneyto (†) Ex-Directeur du Collège des Hautes Études Èuropéennes „Miguel Servet“(Paris) DIRECTION COUNCIL - Rector: Prof. Dr. Román Reyes, EMUI_Malta - Complutense University of Madrid - Pro-Rectors: Prof. Dr. Massimiliano Guderzo, Università di Firenze Prof. Dr. Karin Lohr, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin Prof. Dr. Mariano Longo, Università del Salento - General Coordinator: PhD. Borja Fontalva, EMUI_Malta – Complutense University of Madrid - Secretary-General: PhD. Marta Vignola, Università del Salento   ACADEMIC & RESEARCH COUNCIL The Scientific Committee is composed of academic representatives of each university and research centre of the Consortium as well as relevant persons of the academical and political (European and Mediterranean) world. The Presidency of the Academic Council will rotate and will be assumed by one of the Rectors of the Universities of the Consortium that offer their own qualifications / studies from the EMUI_Malta.
Mission and Objectives

1. To develop teaching and research quality programs focused on the European Union and its projection upon the Mediterranean Area.
2. To form professionals in every area of punctual interest for European and Euro-Mediterranean institutions. These professionals will meet the standards of quality set by social, political and economic sectors involved.
3. To offer programs of continuous education for updating knowledge and basic skills of the above referred professionals.
4. To foster the spreading of results through specialized media. There will be also a presence in general media, according to the interests of their users.
5. To draw up proposals of continuous education through courses, seminars or conferences that will be available to any citizen, with the purpose of guaranteeing accurate and critical information on the ongoing development of the EU, particularly in relation to Mediterranean issues.
6. To advise public and private institutions on the aforementioned issues. Consultant panels will be set up to pursue this goal.
7. To set up institutional teaching and research networks, with or without extra-communitarian partners, in order to improve the spreading of results. It will be also be a target to establish partnerships with other institutions in order to create local, regional or communitarian programs to be developed at the affected geopolitical areas.

Main Projects / Activities

PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES
1. Graduate Studies
Diploma in Euro-Mediterranean Relations and Cooperation
Master in European Union and Mediterranean
Master in EuroMed: Information and Knowledge Society
Master in Advanced Studies on Islam in the European Contemporary Society
2. Postgraduate Studies
Advanced Diploma in EuroMediterranean Studies – ADEMS
Doctorate in EuroMediterranean Studies
3. Pre- & Postdoctoral Fellowship
Fellowship Award Program
Externally Funded Fellowship
4. Research Projects
Research Team THEORIA | In Partnership
Research Projects on the Mediterranean Area
Summer Grants
Symposia and Conferences
EuroMediterranean Documentation Centre
5. Lifelong Learning Programme

Head of the organisation
Prof. Dr. Roman Reyes, Rector

Europe Direct Mosta

National Network
Malte
Address

8, Northfield apartments,Independence avenue
Mosta
Malte

Telephone
00356 79232635
Fax
00356 25401308
E-Mail
causon@euroweb.net.mt
E-Mail (2)
causonmark@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone
00356 79232635
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
Europe Direct Mosta is an information/communication office run by a board of directors with each one of them bringing in a specialised field, assisted by a small team of assistants. EDO Mosta was opened following the award of a contract by the European commission to provide information to the Maltese public concerning EU issues . EDO Mosta is active in fields of funding, culture, media, social issues, environment, information, tourism, agriculture, seminar/conferences organisation and training, bringing together a number of experts collaborating together to offer the top services required from our clients. We believe that our role on the market is to provide clients with a customised, one-to-one service where their business needs are understood and fulfilled qualitatively. With this, our vision is to be quoted as the leaders in providing a comprehensive package covering consultancy services.
Mission and Objectives

EDO Mosta Organizes activities related to the European Commission and is the direct point of contact between the community of Malta and the European commission, offering advice, information etc both to the Maltese public, SME’s, NGO’s, schools and also to European citizens who require information about Malta.

Main Projects / Activities

The services offered consist of highly integrated yet distinct areas that are vital for businesses aspiring towards the consolidation, growth or diversification of their company processes.
These consist of:
Consultancy work on Sustainable development, Alternative Energy, Environmental, Agricultural, Tourism and European affairs.
Media & Public relations
Design & Printing
ICT & Web Design
Project management
Europe Direct has been involved in securing funding from ERDF Schemes relating to Malta Enterprise and Malta Tourism Authority, agricultural funds and various centralised funds such as LdV, E-Content Plus, DG Communications FP6 MED calls and others.
Moreover, we also undertake the organisation of conferences and events, training sessions and product launches. They have numerous years of experience in this field and are channelling it into this new organization.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mark Causon

Faculty of Theology, University of Malta

National Network
Malte
Address

University of Malta
Msida
Malte

Telephone
+ 356 23402767
Telephone (other)
+ 356 23402768
Fax
+ 356 21314982
E-Mail
emmanuel.agius@um.edu.mt
E-Mail (2)
mark.sultana@um.edu.mt
Mobile Phone
+ 356 79618342
Mobile Phone (other)
+ 356 79313213
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Heritage
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Media
  7. Religion
  8. Research
  9. Youth and education
General Information
The Faculty of Theology is the oldest faculty at the State University of Malta. It was set up in 1592 as part of the original nucleus that constituted the University of Malta. a) It is governed by the Faculty Board in accordance with the University statutes and the Educational Act of Malta. The Faculty of Theology has six departments, around 35 permanent members of staff and over 400 students. Its main budgetary funding comes from the state and from NGOs. The Faculty of Theology is member of a number of International Organisations and participates actively in EU educational programmes
Mission and Objectives

In line with its long tradition as a Faculty within the University, it pursues higher studies of the foundational texts and the development of Christianity in relation to other religions and world views, especially those that have flourished around the Mediterranean, and collaborates with other Faculties and Institutes of the University in such fields as those of Mediterranean studies and professional ethics.
As a Faculty of Theology enjoying canonical recognition, it seeks to help in the continuing renewal of the Church and its presence in society through the appraisal and interpretation of the Christian tradition, including Church structures, in accordance with the relevant ecclesial criteria for theological studies and research; it also provides appropriate courses of studies for Church ministry and other related work.

Main Projects / Activities

One of the main projects of the Faculty of Theology is the setting up of a Network of Mediterranean Religions. The main activity of this network is to promote inter-religious dialogue and intercultural dialogue. The principal objects and activities of the Network will be
• To facilitate communication between centres, programmes and individuals working in inter-religious dialogue in a Mediterranean or a Euro-Mediterranean perspective;
• To promote the study of the three monotheistic religions as a common spiritual heritage in the history of Mediterranean civilization;
• To promote the dialogue between the three monotheistic religions as well as between religious and secular world-views as a basis for common action and peace in the Mediterranean region.

Contact (1) Full Name
Prof. Emmanuel Agius
Head of the organisation
Prof. Emmanuel Agius
Contact (2) Full Name
Dr. Mark Sultana

Fondazzjoni Temi Zammit

National Network
Malte
Address

C/O, 9C, Mikiel Anton Vassalli Street, Valletta,
Msida MSD 06
Malte

Telephone
+3562722 4408
E-Mail
info@ftz.org.mt
E-Mail (2)
jesmond.xuereb@ftz.org.mt
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. Heritage
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Research
  8. Youth and education
General Information
FTZ is a Maltese not-for-profit public-equivalent foundation drawing key stakeholders together in a strategic partnership to boost regional development. Its 3 units are active in ICT-assisted education and training, research and innovation, and culture and regional development. It operates 2 national centers (Avicenna Knowledge Centre, Researchers’ Mobility Centre) and an Energy Agency, employing 8 full-timers and several part-timers. FTZ implements local and transnational projects for which it sources mainly EC program funding and national co-financing. Members include the University of Malta, Ministries, government agencies, municipalities, trade unions, international development networks, SMEs, etc. Partners from more than 50 countries collaborate with FTZ.
Mission and Objectives

FTZ is a collaborative network implementing local and transnational projects of benefit to the whole community. It provides lifelong learning opportunities, aiming to create greater social cohesion and to contribute to the molding of tomorrow’s knowledge-based society.
The focus of FTZ’s regional development activities lies mainly on culture and tourism, due to the island’s rich cultural heritage and heavy reliance on the tourism industry. Besides supporting the development of learning organizations, responding to the effects of globalization and the rise of the knowledge society, FTZ is also committed to promote a favorable environment for intercultural dialogue, research and innovation.

Main Projects / Activities

Cultural, research and dissemination activities, studies, implementation of local/transnational projects in:
1. Open & Distance Learning, education, training:
- Avicenna Virtual Campus (EUMEDIS)
- Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC)
- Centre for Flexible Learning (UNESCO)
- Community Knowledge Centers (UNESCO)…
2. Reg. development, culture, democracy, heritage, tourism, environment:
- Approdi, New Arrivals
- Digital Citizenship… (WDCNET)
- Intelligent Port Systems (iPORTS)
- Mediterranean Cultural Network of Cities… (MEDMISSION)
- Energy Agency [for Renewable] (IEE) …
3. Research, innovation, ICT:
- Researchers’ Mobility Centre – Malta (FP6-HRM)
- EPRI-start [for SMEs] (FP6-IST)
- TOSSAD [Open Source Software] (FP6-IST)
- ERA Pilot [Micro Nanotechnology] (FP6-IST)
For the full list, please refer to website (http://www.ftz.org.mt)

Contact (1) Full Name
Jesmond Xuereb (Secretary General)
Head of the organisation
Mr Narcy Calamatta (Chairman)
Contact (2) Full Name
Dr Cedric Mifsud (Board Secretary)