Din l-Art Helwa

National Network
Malta
Address

133 Melita Street
Valletta
Malta

Telephone
+356 21225952
Telephone (other)
+356 21220358
Fax
+356 21220358
E-Mail
info@dnlarthelwa.org
Website
http://www.dinlarthelwa.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)