Other projects include the creation of video clips by persons with intellectual and other disabilities, a project which brings together five grandmas and 10 youths to share experiences and stories and a collection of narratives through creative writing, as related by migrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A total of 11 projects will receive around \u20ac100,000 through the 2017 edition of Il-Premju tal-President g\u0127all-Kreattivit\u00e0<\/a>, an arts fund with a strong social and community emphasis. The beneficiaries were announced during an awards ceremony held at San Anton Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The potential of art and creativity in fostering social and cultural change and regeneration has been shown and proven in a number of contexts, including those characterised by social challenging environments, poverty and exclusion. This understanding is the basis for Il-Premju tal-President g\u0127all-Kreattivit\u00e0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Award provides recognition and support at the highest level of the State to organisations, especially those working with vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, to engage those groups in creativity and arts-driven projects and thereby increase their level of integration and engagement in society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This year\u2019s edition also featured a new strand of \u20ac45,000 in additional funds whereby beneficiaries of previous editions of the Award applied to receive support for the continuation of their community projects for a three-year period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Through this new strand, the Opening Doors Association, a voluntary non-governmental organisation that works for the promotion and involvement of persons with learning disabilities in the artistic and creative sector, will set up a new music group. Dar Kenn G\u0127al Sa\u0127\u0127tek, a centre for the treatment of eating disorders and obesity, will further support the healing process of their patients through engagement in dramatherapy while \u0120an Fran\u0121isk Abela Junior College will present \u0126olqa: European Theatre Festival for Students, <\/em>a festival of dramatic performances over 3-5 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Il-Premju tal-President g\u0127all-Kreattivit\u00e0 linked to the implementation of the Arts Council Malta\u2019s goals outlined in the Council\u2019s Create 2020 strategy<\/a>, with a particular focus on providing more opportunities for people to engage in creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Il-Premju tal-President g\u0127all-Kreattivit\u00e0 is coordinated by Arts Council Malta under the Patronage of Her Excellency, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, President of Malta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AWARDEES 2017<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n STRAND 1 \u2013 Premju tal-President g\u0127all-Kreattivit\u00e0 Project Support<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Umama Project
<\/em>St Jeanne Antide Foundation
<\/strong>The St Jeanne Antide Foundation is a voluntary non-governmental organisation established to provide professional support services to vulnerable individuals and families sliding into poverty and feeling socially excluded. Umama Project involves two main activities with survivors of domestic violence. The activities are aimed at creating a safe space where the mother and her children can connect for therapeutic healing, strengthening of their bond, and exploration of one\u2019s ability for self-expression through art and creativity. The survivors of domestic violence will connect with other members of the group and the public. The project will culminate in a closing exhibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n