MAPFRE Malta organises party for residents at Little Sisters of the Poor

MAPFRE Malta concluded this year’s activities dedicated to corporate responsibility by holding a small party for the elderly residents of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Hamrun, organised by employees of both MAPFRE Middlesea and MAPFRE MSV Life.

The Little Sisters of the Poor arrived in Malta in 1878, and originally used a house in Pieta to carry out their mission before moving to Hamrun. In continuation of the work of Saint Jeanne Jugan, their mission is to provide a home for all elderly people in need of one, regardless of race, nationality or religion.

Mother Philomena of the Little Sisters of the Poor explained: “The existence of elderly people living in poverty in our cities is a fact. In developed countries you will find people with a small pension and some with no pension at all. In Malta, very few people have no help, but there are also some on the poverty line. These are elderly people with small pensions, high medical expenses and little cash or savings, who do not have any land or property. Some of the elderly lose hope because of their material situation.”

The elderly people residing in this home are completely cared for, loved, respected and appreciated for who they are. Both the sisters and the staff are very much connected to the residents and make every effort to ensure that every individual is well looked after. Currently, the home has as staff of 42, comprising of nurses, carers and domestics, who look after the home’s residents.

This December, MAPFRE Malta joined forces with the Little Sisters of the Poor to organise a small party for the elderly residents, with volunteers serving food and keeping the residents company for a few hours.

MAPFRE Malta’s volunteers wanted to begin this year’s Christmas spirit by bringing joy to those around them who may truly need it.

MAPFRE Malta’s employees strongly believe that all the residents deserve to feel that they are contributors to our society. This is why the company joined the Little Sisters of the Poor to organise the event for them and why it will continue expressing its commitment to social responsibility initiatives.