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Prime Minister Robert Abela, accompanied by Minister for Inclusion and Volunteering Julia Farrugia, visited the Karl Vella Foundation, a voluntary organisation that offers psychotherapeutic support to families and individuals who are going through illness or the loss of a loved one. During the visit, the Prime Minister toured the building from which this Foundation operates, where he met with the management and staff members. Here, he was further explained about the Foundation's future vision which includes, among other initiatives, the development of specialized home care services. The Karl Vella Foundation currently supports over 500 people, including children and adults, through free services provided by qualified mental health professionals. The Foundation's mission is to create an environment of comfort and support for families going through difficult times in their lives. During the visit, the Prime Minister and Minister Farrugia spoke with people who have benefited from the Foundation's services, where they were able to better understand the positive impact that the Karl Vella Foundation is having on the lives of children, young people, adults and families. This Foundation offers various programs that support children and young people between the ages of 5 and 17 who are suffering from illness or the loss of loved ones, as well as initiatives aimed at those undergoing treatment for serious illnesses, not only in our country but also abroad. The Foundation also offers services for adults through the Because You Matter and Life Beyond Loss programs. In addition, the Foundation provides individual therapy for people of all ages, and invests in continuous training so that more professional parents and workers in the educational and psychosocial sectors are equipped to address these situations. The Prime Minister praised the work of the Karl Vella Foundation and acknowledged the great value of the service it is offering to Maltese and Gozitan families. He stated that such organisations are a clear example of solidarity, empathy and commitment to the well-being of the person, especially in difficult times. Dr Abela thanked the leadership, professionals and volunteers for their dedication, as their work is making a real and concrete difference in the lives of many individuals and families. The Government remains committed to supporting and encouraging initiatives that place people at the centre of their work and that continue to strengthen support in mental health, social services and dignified care for everyone who needs it. Photo (OPM/DOI)