Children Speak Up About Drug and Alcohol Abuse at Home

Mar 21 2025

Through its prevention services, Sedqa continues to shed light on the hidden struggles that many children face behind closed doors. During school-based prevention sessions, children are given a safe space to discuss delicate topics such as coping strategies, alcohol use, and drug abuse. These discussions often encourage children to open up, and in some cases, a child may disclose personal concerns—such as living with a family member struggling with substance abuse.

When such a disclosure occurs, the prevention professional responds with sensitivity and care. The immediate priority is ensuring the child feels heard and supported. After the session, the professional may speak privately with the child, accompanied by a school representative, to better understand the situation and offer reassurance.

To determine the best course of action, the professional consults with the Prevention Manager or Leader, who assesses whether further intervention is necessary. If follow-up is needed, the professional documents the disclosure in detail on an official form, ensuring accuracy and accountability. Both the professional and the school representative sign the document before forwarding it to the appropriate authorities or support services.

This structured approach ensures that children experiencing difficult home environments receive the right help. Sedqa’s prevention efforts not only raise awareness of such issues but also provide the necessary intervention to protect vulnerable children. By fostering trust and providing a lifeline to those in need, these sessions serve as more than just educational discussions—they become a pathway to safety, support, and hope for a better future.

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Ministry for Gozo and Planning and Din l-Art Ħelwa Outline Future Plans for Marsalforn Road

Mar 21 2025

In a press release the ministry of Gozo and planning Clint Camilleri together with din l-art Ħelwa have came to a conclusion regarding the Marsalforn road.

Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri stated,”While understanding the importance of this project to make the road safer and of the highest standard, we could not ignore the environmental aspect, and in fact, we gave priority to this aspect as well,” he said.

Minister Camilleri pointed out that throughout the discussions, priority was always given to both the environment and the safety of everyone who uses this main road.

As part of the Marsalforn Road project, several sections will be converted into green spaces, with the planting of approximately 300 mature indigenous trees with an addition 202 trees to be preserved during the duration of the project and 86 other trees to be relocated along the road’s length.

Only 393 square metres of existing agricultural land will be incorporated into the new road layout.

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The Second London Puttinu Walk 2025 This Saturday!

Mar 21 2025

Next Saturday, 22nd March, will see the return of the London Puttinu Walk, an annual fundraising event that brings people together for a 14-mile walk across central London.

The Puttinu London Walk 2025 aims to raise much-needed funds for Puttinu Cares, a charity that has been providing invaluable support to patients and families in need for many years.

The walk will begin at 2pm from Puttinu’s patient accommodation on Margery Street in Farringdon, London. Participants will embark on a scenic route across the city, crossing the Thames, before taking a well-deserved break at 5pm at M.C. Sims in Tooting, who are generously supporting the event.

The final destination will be Puttinu’s Sutton accommodation, with an estimated finish time of 7.30pm.

As of now, the fundraiser has raised £370.

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6 Out Of Every 10 Maltese People Experience Overall Happiness

Six Out Of Ten Maltese People Report Experiencing Overall Happiness

Mar 20 2025

A recent study by the NSO found that 79.5% of individuals in private households rate their general health as good, with 29.6% reporting a chronic illness.

Satisfaction levels were high for personal relationships, scoring an average of 8.6 out of 10, though time use satisfaction was lower at 6.7.

In terms of emotional well-being, 60.2% of respondents reported feeling happy most of the time, while 34.0% rarely experienced nervousness or agitation.

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