{"id":691,"date":"2025-05-15T11:09:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T11:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/?page_id=691"},"modified":"2025-05-15T11:46:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T11:46:16","slug":"minn-qalb-ghal-l-ohra","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/?page_id=691","title":{"rendered":"Minn Qalb G\u0127al L-O\u0127ra"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"592\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-15-134531.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-707\" style=\"width:352px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/doninu.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-15-134531.jpg 592w, https:\/\/doninu.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-15-134531-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Minn Qalb G\u0127al L-O\u0127ra<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(From One Heart to Another)<\/strong><br><strong>Led by:<\/strong> Doninu (Malta) International<br><strong>Project Type:<\/strong> Child-Led Hospital Outreach \u2013 Joy &amp; Compassion Initiative<br><strong>Area of Operation:<\/strong> Paediatric Wards in Hospitals across Malta<br><strong>Languages:<\/strong> Maltese and English<br><strong>Non-Monetary, Volunteer-Based<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Project Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EN:<\/strong><br><em>Minn Qalb G\u0127al L-O\u0127ra<\/em> is a child-led hospital outreach project developed by <strong>Doninu (Malta) International<\/strong>. It involves <strong>groups of children volunteers<\/strong> visiting children in hospital paediatric wards to bring <strong>joy, companionship, and comfort<\/strong> through play, storytelling, and gift-giving. The visiting children dress up in <strong>colourful clown costumes<\/strong>, share <strong>sweets and small symbolic gifts<\/strong>, and engage the hospitalised children in <strong>gentle play and reading sessions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative promotes <strong>compassion, solidarity, and inter-child empathy<\/strong>, creating a safe and uplifting environment for children undergoing medical treatment. The project is strictly non-political, non-commercial, and runs without collecting any money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MT:<\/strong><br><em>Minn Qalb G\u0127al L-O\u0127ra<\/em> huwa pro\u0121ett ta\u2019 \u017cjara ta\u2019 m\u0127abba fl-isptarijiet, mmexxi minn tfal voluntiera b\u0127ala parti minn Doninu (Malta) International. F\u2019dan il-pro\u0121ett, <strong>tfal j\u017curu tfal o\u0127ra morda<\/strong> \u0121ewwa s-swali tat-tfal fl-isptarijiet biex jag\u0127tuhom <strong>ftit fer\u0127, kura\u0121\u0121 u kumpanija<\/strong> permezz ta\u2019 log\u0127ob \u0127afif, qari ta\u2019 stejjer u tqassim ta\u2019 <strong>\u0127elu u rigali \u017cg\u0127ar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It-tfal li j\u017curu jkunu <strong>libsin kostumi ta\u2019 buffi<\/strong>, biex jo\u0127olqu atmosfera ta\u2019 da\u0127k, tama u tama simbolika. Din l-inizjattiva tg\u0127in fit-tis\u0127i\u0127 tal-valuri ta\u2019 <strong>empatija u m\u0127abba bejn it-tfal<\/strong>. Il-pro\u0121ett huwa <strong>bla skop ta\u2019 qlig\u0127, bla politika, u ming\u0127ajr \u0121bir ta\u2019 flus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Mission Statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EN:<\/strong><br>To bring happiness and human warmth from one child\u2019s heart to another\u2019s\u2014transforming a hospital room into a space of colour, laughter, and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MT:<\/strong><br>Biex inwasslu fer\u0127 u m\u0127abba minn qalb ta\u2019 tifel jew tifla g\u0127al o\u0127ra\u2014u nibdlu l-kamra ta\u2019 sptar f\u2019ambjent ta\u2019 kulur, tbissima u kura\u0121\u0121.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offer emotional and social support to children in hospital through peer visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce feelings of fear, isolation, or sadness among paediatric patients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empower healthy children to express empathy and solidarity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote voluntary action and kindness among young people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrate joy and connection without the use of money or material excess<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Target Beneficiaries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children currently admitted to hospital paediatric wards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Siblings or parents of children in treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visiting child volunteers who learn the value of giving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical staff who benefit from a lighter atmosphere in the ward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EN:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Playtime visits<\/strong> in a calm and supervised setting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reading sessions<\/strong>: volunteers read stories to the patients or listen to them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gift-giving<\/strong>: sweets, stickers, handmade drawings, or child-crafted bookmarks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dressing up<\/strong>: visitors wear <strong>clown costumes<\/strong>, funny hats, or cheerful accessories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Music or gentle singing<\/strong> (if allowed by hospital staff)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Silent presence<\/strong> and smiles, especially for patients who may not feel like speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Log\u0127ob u \u017cjara<\/strong> f\u2019ambjent sigur u bil-kontroll tal-istaff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Qari ta\u2019 stejjer<\/strong> jew smig\u0127 tat-tfal li jridu jirrakkontaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rigali simboli\u010bi<\/strong> b\u0127al \u0127elu, stikers, pitturi, jew bookmarks mag\u0127mula mit-tfal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ilbies ta\u2019 buffi<\/strong>: costumes ta\u2019 da\u0127k, kpiepel sbie\u0127, u a\u010b\u010bessorji ferrie\u0127a<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mu\u017cika \u0127afifa<\/strong> jew kant ferrie\u0127i jekk permess<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pre\u017cenza siekta<\/strong> u tbissima\u2014anki meta t-tfal mhumiex f\u2019burdata biex jitkellmu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Safety &amp; Ethics Guidelines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All activities are approved by hospital administration beforehand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child volunteers are accompanied by adult guardians or educators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strict hygiene and safety protocols followed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No photography, social media, or public exposure of hospitalised children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusion: children of all abilities, backgrounds, and conditions are welcomed equally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Collaborations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hospitals and paediatric wards (for scheduling and supervision)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schools and families (for preparation and guidance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local artists, teachers, or theatre groups (for costumes or storytelling)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NGOs or health charities (for small in-kind donations like colouring books or soft toys)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This project relies on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>generosity and energy of children<\/strong> who want to bring joy to others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donations <strong>in kind<\/strong> (e.g., costumes, stickers, storybooks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rotating visits<\/strong> (monthly or seasonal) based on school or holiday schedules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening the <strong>culture of empathy<\/strong> in communities from a young age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EN:<\/strong><br>No child should feel forgotten, especially when ill. <em>Minn Qalb G\u0127al L-O\u0127ra<\/em> creates a bridge of joy and solidarity between children\u2014without money, without labels, and without expectations. It is a celebration of the best that humanity can offer: a kind heart, a moment of fun, and the magic of being seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MT:<\/strong><br>L-ebda tifel jew tifla m\u2019g\u0127andu j\u0127ossu minsi\/ja\u2014spe\u010bjalment meta jkun marid. <em>Minn Qalb G\u0127al L-O\u0127ra<\/em> jo\u0127loq pont ta\u2019 m\u0127abba u solidarjet\u00e0 bejn it-tfal\u2014ming\u0127ajr flus, ming\u0127ajr \u0121udizzju, u ming\u0127ajr kundizzjonijiet. Hija \u010belebrazzjoni ta\u2019 dak li hu verament sabi\u0127 fil-bniedem: qalb tajba, mument ta\u2019 fer\u0127, u l-ma\u0121ija li xi \u0127add jarak.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minn Qalb G\u0127al L-O\u0127ra (From One Heart to Another)Led by: Doninu (Malta) InternationalProject Type: Child-Led Hospital Outreach \u2013 Joy &amp; Compassion InitiativeArea of Operation: Paediatric Wards in Hospitals across MaltaLanguages: Maltese and EnglishNon-Monetary, Volunteer-Based 1. 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