Here is a professional project proposal for Dar Ġewwa Qalbi (Home Within My Heart), in English and Maltese, suitable for presentation to NGOs, local councils, EU platforms, or community partners.
Project Proposal
Dar Ġewwa Qalbi
(Home Within My Heart)
Led by: Doninu (Malta) International
Location: Nationwide – Malta and Gozo
Project Type: Mobile Outreach (Non-Monetary)
Languages: English and Maltese
1. Project Overview
EN:
Dar Ġewwa Qalbi (Home Within My Heart) is a heartfelt mobile outreach initiative led by Doninu (Malta) International. It offers dignity, comfort, and companionship to vulnerable individuals—particularly elderly persons, people with disabilities, and those without stable housing. This project is built entirely on voluntary effort, with no financial exchange or donations collected. It operates through human presence, compassion, and solidarity—bringing love directly into the lives of those who are too often forgotten.
MT:
Dar Ġewwa Qalbi hija inizjattiva mobbli b’valur uman li titmexxa minn Doninu (Malta) International. Dan il-proġett jagħti kumdità u kumpanija lil individwi vulnerabbli, b’mod partikolari anzjani, persuni b’diżabbiltà, u nies mingħajr dar. Huwa bbażat kompletament fuq ħidma volontarja, mingħajr ġbir ta’ flus jew donazzjonijiet. Jaħdem permezz ta’ preżenza umana u solidarjetà, bil-għan li jwassal messaġġ ta’ mħabba u rispett direttament lil dawk li s-soċjetà ta’ spiss tinjora.
2. Mission Statement
EN:
To reach the heart of the most isolated members of our community through simple acts of kindness—restoring their sense of dignity, value, and human connection.
MT:
Biex nilħqu l-qlub ta’ dawk iżjed iżolati fis-soċjetà tagħna permezz ta’ ġesti sempliċi ta’ mħabba—u nġeddu s-sens ta’ dinjità, valur u konnessjoni umana.
3. Target Groups
- Elderly persons living alone or in isolated settings
- Persons with disabilities with limited mobility
- Individuals experiencing homelessness or temporary displacement
- Survivors of loss, illness, or abandonment
- Those who have fallen through institutional cracks
4. Services and Activities
EN:
- Personal visits to homes, shelters, hospitals, or public places
- Distribution of small non-monetary gifts (e.g. warm clothing, books, flowers, drawings)
- Offering time, listening, and gentle conversation
- Singing, (when welcomed), reading aloud, or silent presence
- Special occasions (birthdays, remembrance, seasons) marked with symbolic gestures
- Creating human connection with those who feel forgotten
MT:
- Zjarat personali f’djar, shelters, sptarijiet jew spazji pubblici
- Tqassim ta’ rigali( kotba, hwejjeg,ikel tat-tfal)
- nisimghu lill haddiehor bil-qalb
- Qari ta’ Poeziji jew stejjer, kant, jew skiet rispettabbli
- Celebrazzjonijiet fl-okazzjonijiet ta’ anniversarji, festi jew tifkiriet
- Nghinu mill qalb lil dawk li nsejniehom u waqaw barra mix xibqa tas socjal.
5. Operational Principles
- Zero Funding: No money is collected or exchanged. The initiative runs entirely through gifts-in-kind and voluntary action.
- Human First: The most valuable gift is presence, time, and sincere attention.
- Non-discriminatory: Open to all persons regardless of religion, gender, nationality, political belief, or condition.
- Silent Witness: Sometimes the strongest support is listening or simply being present.
- Ethical Grounding: Inspired by the principles of human dignity, inclusion, and unconditional love.
6. Partnerships and Collaboration
- Local councils and parishes (to identify individuals in need)
- Health and social workers (non-intrusive collaboration)
- Volunteers from schools, families, and communities
- Artistic contributors (e.g. handmade cards, child drawings, notes of hope)
- Support from non-monetary donors (e.g. books, blankets, scarves)
7. Sustainability
This project is sustainable because it is simple, human-based, and heart-driven. It grows with every volunteer, every conversation, and every gesture. As long as people are willing to give their time and presence, the project thrives. It is also scalable across towns, villages, and even internationally—requiring no infrastructure beyond goodwill and coordination.
8. Call to Action
EN:
If you have a heart to give—not money, but warmth, time, or a listening ear—join us. Whether you’re a student, retiree, artist, or parent, your presence is a gift. Together, we can build a Malta where no one feels invisible.
MT:
Jekk għandek qalbek miftuħa biex tagħti—mhux flus, imma żmien, faraġ u umanità—ingħaqad magħna. Kull min għandu l-qalb li jisma’ jew li jkun preżenti jista’ jbiddel il-ħajja ta’ ħaddieħor. Ejja nagħmlu Malta li tiftakar f’ kulħadd.