The lives of children and families in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Brazil have been significantly improved thanks to the generosity of the Maltese people who support the Ġesù fil-Proxxmu missionary movement. This movement, founded 36 years ago by Gozitan priest Fr George Grima, provides essential resources such as food, water, medicine, education, and shelter to those in need. The mission’s work is currently overseen by Fr Alex Cauchi.
In Ethiopia, one of the movement’s new initiatives involves the use of agricultural land to promote self-sufficiency, ensuring that communities not only receive aid but also gain the skills to sustain themselves.
However, the region of Jimma Bonga in Ethiopia, where the Maltese missionaries have been working for 30 years, is now facing an unexpected and deadly malaria outbreak. This crisis has overwhelmed the local community, with a severe shortage of medication to combat the disease. The missionaries, who manage over 100 schools and clinics in the area, are appealing to the public for urgent assistance to purchase lifesaving medicines.
Today, Ġesù fil-Proxxmu will be raising funds during a 12-hour telethon on local television. Donations of €15 can be made via phone on 51702004, €25 via phone on 51802005 and €6.99 via SMS on 50618933.
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