Kaxxa tal-Ħniena

Kaxxa tal-Ħniena

(Box of Mercy)
By Doninu (Malta) International
Type: Community Donation & Redistribution (Non-Monetary)
Area of Operation: Malta & Gozo
Languages: English and Maltese

1. Project Title

EN: Box of Mercy
MT: Kaxxa tal-Ħniena

2. Project Summary

EN:
Box of Mercy is a public outreach project initiated by Doninu (Malta) International. It consists of clearly marked donation boxes placed in public, accessible areas (such as libraries, schools, shops, parishes, and community centres) to collect non-monetary essential items—such as clean clothing, toys, books, blankets, hygiene items, and school supplies. These items are then redistributed free of charge by volunteers to people in need across Malta and Gozo.

The project encourages community engagement, solidarity, and sustainability, while promoting a culture of dignity and sharing.

MT:
Il-Kaxxa tal-Ħniena hija inizjattiva ta’ solidarjetà komunitarja imnedija minn Doninu (Malta) International. Jinħatfu kaxxi b’marki ċari f’postijiet pubbliċi u aċċessibbli (bħal libreriji, skejjel, ħwienet, parroċċi, u ċentri ta’ attivitajiet) biex jinġabru oġġetti essenzjali mhux monetarji—bħal ħwejjeġ nodfa, ġugarelli, kotba, kutri, prodotti tal-iġjene u materjal skolastiku. L-oġġetti jinħadmu mill-volontiera u jitqassmu b’xejn lil dawk fil-bżonn f’Malta u Għawdex.

Dan il-proġett jippromwovi għaqda, rispett u kultura ta’ għajnuna umana.

3. Project Objectives

  • Collect non-financial essential items from the community.
  • Promote a circular culture of reuse, dignity, and sustainability.
  • Provide support to vulnerable groups (without requiring them to beg or register).
  • Involve schools and families in acts of kindness and compassion.
  • Offer a neutral, inclusive, and apolitical way to give back.

4. Target Beneficiaries

  • Low-income individuals and families
  • Unhoused persons
  • Children from vulnerable backgrounds
  • Persons with disabilities or in isolation
  • Single parents or survivors of violence
  • Elderly persons with limited resources

5. How It Works

EN:

  1. Design and Distribution of clearly labeled “Box of Mercy” units (recycled or wooden boxes with informative labels).
  2. Placement in public or semi-public locations through collaboration with local councils, churches, schools, or businesses.
  3. Collection Days where volunteers sort, clean (if necessary), and repackage the items.
  4. Redistribution directly to vulnerable persons or through trusted social agents.
  5. Awareness Campaigns to encourage respectful giving (no broken or soiled items) and promote human dignity.

MT:

  1. Tfassil u tqassim ta’ kaxxi ta’ ġbir b’marki ċari u messiġġ ta’ solidarjetà.
  2. Tqegħid ta’ dawn il-kaxxi f’postijiet pubbliċi jew semi-pubbliċi b’kollaborazzjoni ma’ kunsilli, parroċċi, skejjel, jew negozji.
  3. Jiem ta’ ġbir u għażla, fejn il-volontiera jissortjaw u jippreparaw l-oġġetti.
  4. Tqassim dirett lil persuni vulnerabbli jew permezz ta’ entitajiet li jaħdmu magħhom.
  5. Kampanji ta’ għarfien dwar kif nagħtu b’dinjità u b’sens ta’ rispett.

6. Ethical Principles

  • No money collected. Only material goods of use and dignity.
  • No political or religious messaging. The act of giving stands on its own.
  • Total transparency. Volunteers handle everything—no salaries, no overhead.
  • Respect for the recipient. Items are given clean, folded, and in a respectful manner.

7. Collaboration Opportunities

  • Local Councils: For public placement and distribution support
  • Schools: Student-led donation drives and awareness campaigns
  • Shops and Businesses: Hosting boxes and donating goods
  • Artists and Children: Decorate the boxes with messages of hope
  • Media and Social Groups: Promote community participation and sharing

8. Sustainability

The project is self-sustaining through:

  • Regular engagement with schools and volunteers
  • Community sense of responsibility and shared values
  • Reuse and redirection of unused items
  • Strong network of grassroots volunteers with zero cost

9. Expansion Potential

The model can be:

  • Replicated across every locality in Malta and Gozo
  • Transferred to parishes, supermarkets, and schools nationwide
  • Adapted internationally through partnerships with like-minded groups

10. Conclusion

EN:
Box of Mercy transforms the simple act of giving into a daily culture of love. It invites the entire community to contribute—not with money, but with things that matter and touch lives. It breaks barriers of bureaucracy and replaces them with kindness.

MT:
Il-Kaxxa tal-Ħniena tbiddel l-att tat-tajjeb f’kultura ta’ mħabba. Tistieden lill-komunità kollha tikkontribwixxi—mhux bil-flus, iżda b’oġġetti u affarijiet li jagħmlu differenza reali. Tkissir il-ħitan tal-burokrazija u tinbidel f’ġest ta’ mħabba sempliċi.