AAA

The Association for Abandoned Animals Sanctuary (AAA) houses nearly 100 dogs, most of whom were left out on the street. Its mission is to shelter abandoned animals, treat them for any injuries or illness that they may have, and then place them for adoption, with no time limit for how long they may remain in its care. The AAA relies on donations and receives no government funds.

www.aaamalta.com

ALS Malta

ALS Malta, founded in 2014 by Bjorn Formosa, is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by motor neurone disease while research continues towards finding a permanent cure for this condition.  The organisation provides couples with wedding thank you cards to distribute to guests.

www.alsmalta.org/get-involved/weddings-occasions

Dar Merhba Bik

Dar Merhba Bik offers shelter to victims of domestic violence and their children. It gives battered women and children a safe place to stay after leaving an abusive household, helping them establish a way of life which best meets their needs and allowing them to develop their potential away from the trauma and danger of a violent home.

www.skopmalta.org/members/dar-merhba-bik

Din L-Art Helwa

Din L-Art Helwa aims to promote interest in the preservation and protection of historic buildings and monuments, places of natural beauty and Malta’s towns and villages. It also maintains a watchdog role and lobbies the authorities for the protection of Malta’s landscape and its rich architectural and artistic legacy. Funds are raised through membership fees, donations and sponsorships.

www.dinlarthelwa.org/donation

Dr Klown

Inspired by the film Patch Adams, the NGO Dr Klown was set up in 2010 with the aim of cheering up children who are receiving hospital treatment by dressing up as clowns and making them laugh. Staffed by volunteers from every walk of life, Dr Klown’s mission is to entertain children and give them something to smile about, even if it’s just for a moment.

https://drklown.org/wedding-order/

Hospice Malta

The Malta Hospice Movement provides hospice care for more than 1,000 terminally ill patients of all races, religions and lifestyles, whose conditions range from cancer and motor neurone disease to respiratory problems, cardiac and renal disease. The Hospice receives around 25 per cent of its funding from the Department of Health, and the rest through donations from the public.

www.hospicemalta.org/donations

Inspire

Inspire’s mission is to try to help everyone with a disability achieve equality and inclusion within society. Today, Inspire helps over 1,000 individuals with various disabilities including Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and others. It offers many services and disability programmes that are offered for free or at a highly subsidised rate.

www.inspire.org.mt/get-involved/donations

Ladybird Foundation

The Ladybird Foundation is an NGO which was set up to give terminally ill children the chance to make their dreams come true. Whether their wish is to go to Disneyland or to watch their favourite football team, the Foundation covers all expenses, and makes sure the travel arrangements give the child access to all necessary medical assistance.

www.theladybirdfoundation.org/donate

Noah’s Ark

Over the last few years, Noah's Ark has rescued scores of dogs and cats, with the aim of finding them a new home. All of the cats and dogs under the organisation’s care are fed adequately and given any veterinary care that is required. They are neutered, vaccinated and registered by microchip. Noah’s Ark runs through the help of volunteers as well as donations from the public.

www.noahsarkmalta.org

Puttinu

The Puttinu Cares Cancer Support Group was set up in 2002, seeking to offer a holistic approach of care for families with children suffering from cancer. The charity hosts the annual fundraising event, Puttinu Cares and relies on sponsorships and donations from the public, be they great or small.

www.puttinucares.org/donations.asp