Project Title: Flimkien bil-Kant
(Together Through Song)
Project Type: National Children’s Choir for Solidarity and Charity
Proposed by: Doninu (Malta) International
Supported by: Ministry for Education (provision of school halls)
Languages: Maltese and English
Target Age: Children and youth up to 16 years old
Model: Volunteer-led, non-profit, inclusive, and non-monetary
1. Executive Summary
EN:
Flimkien bil-Kant is a national initiative to establish a free, inclusive children’s choir and performing arts group, open to all children up to the age of 16. Rehearsals and workshops will be held in school halls made available by the Ministry for Education, providing safe, accessible, and welcoming spaces for artistic expression.
The aim is for children to learn singing and basic movement/dance while preparing performances for charity events and national fundraising marathons (e.g., Puttinu Cares, ALS Malta, The Marigold Foundation). All songs will carry positive social messages centered around love, compassion, and solidarity—performed in both Maltese and English.
MT:
Flimkien bil-Kant hija inizjattiva nazzjonali biex jinbeda kor tat-tfal b’xejn u miftuħ għal kulħadd, sa 16-il sena. Il-provi u l-laqgħat isiru f’swali ta’ skejjel provduti mill-Ministeru tal-Edukazzjoni, f’ambjent sigur u inklussiv fejn it-tfal jistgħu jesprimu ruħhom permezz tal-kant u żfin sempliċi.
L-għan hu li jitrawmu talenti artistiċi f’tfal minn kull sfond, u biex dan il-kor jieħu sehem f’maratoni u attivitajiet ta’ ġbir ta’ fondi għal għaqdiet bħal Puttinu, ALS Malta, Trust Foundation, u oħrajn. Il-kanzunetti kollha jkunu b’temi ta’ messaġġ soċjali, dwar l-imħabba, l-għajnuna, u l-paċi—bil-Malti u bl-Ingliż.
2. Vision & Mission
Vision:
To create a national voice of youth that promotes kindness and unity through music.
Mission:
To provide every child with the opportunity to express compassion through song and performance—freely, joyfully, and for the benefit of others.
3. Objectives
- Establish a free national children’s choir open to all young people under 16.
- Provide access to music education (singing, breathing, rhythm, harmony).
- Promote values of love, charity, and empathy through lyrics and performances.
- Encourage participation in televised marathons and events supporting charities.
- Build confidence, team spirit, and artistic expression in children of all abilities.
4. Programme Features
EN:
- Weekly choir sessions in school halls provided by the Ministry for Education
- Free participation (no uniforms, fees, or auditions required)
- Repertoire includes original songs and popular inspirational music
- Songs in Maltese and English, all promoting compassion and giving
- Occasional dance/movement workshops
- Opportunities to perform live on national TV or at public charity events
MT:
- Sessjonijiet ta’ prova kull ġimgħa f’swali tal-iskejjel offruti mill-Ministeru
- Parteċipazzjoni b’xejn (mingħajr ħlasijiet jew uniformi)
- Repertorju jinkludi kanzunetti oriġinali u mużika ispirata
- Kanzunetti bil-Malti u bl-Ingliż, kollha b’messaġġ ta’ għajnuna
- Workshops żgħar taż-żfin jew espressjoni fiżika
- Opportunità li jkantaw f’avvenimenti fuq it-TV jew maratoni pubbliċi
5. Song Themes
All selected and original songs must focus on:
- Love and friendship
- Kindness and support
- Inclusion and equality
- Hope, peace, and unity
- Helping those in need
6. Organisational Structure
- Artistic Coordination: Trained choir directors, volunteers, music educators
- Administration: All logistical oversight managed by Doninu (Malta) International
- Monitoring: Centralised coordination to ensure message consistency, child safety, and respect
- Collaboration with TV broadcasters and charity marathon organisers
- Children will not be asked to solicit funds—their role is artistic and symbolic
7. Partnerships & Stakeholders
- Ministry for Education – provides access to halls and supports educational value
- National Charities – Puttinu, ALS Malta, Marigold, Trust Foundation, etc.
- Volunteers and music educators – for coaching and coordination
- Parents and guardians – encouraged to be present and involved in rehearsals
- Schools and parishes – for promotion and support
8. Ethics and Inclusion
- No fees, no discrimination – all children are welcome regardless of ability, background, or origin
- No political or religious agenda – solely a platform of peace and solidarity
- Child safeguarding policies in place at all times
- Emphasis on teamwork, not competition
9. Sustainability
- Supported by volunteers and in-kind contributions (e.g., use of space, simple costumes)
- Repertoire and performance planning reused yearly
- Engagement with national broadcasters ensures continuity and recognition
- Scalable across different regions and adaptable for festivals or schools
10. Conclusion
EN:
Flimkien bil-Kant empowers children to become messengers of love and hope—not through money, but through their voices. It is a movement that shows the true beauty of giving: joyfully, sincerely, and from the heart. In every performance, they sing not just a melody, but a mission.
MT:
Flimkien bil-Kant jagħti lit-tfal l-opportunità li jkunu messaġġiera ta’ tama u mħabba—bil-kelma u l-kant. Huwa moviment ta’ ġenerożità vera: minn qalb ta’ tifel jew tifla, lejn il-qalb tan-nazzjon. Kull kanzunetta ssir missjoni.