The Maltese are well known for having big hearts. I experienced the truth of this statement during the past nine years, since I left home for missionary work in Tarija, Bolivia.

The Maltese Carmelite Fathers in Bolivia are conveying hope and dignity to 60 per cent of the population through projects that encourage them how they can cope with their daily needs.

This is done by organising skilled workers into cooperatives, promoting higher education, building a clinic to address the needy and giving the people a sense of dignity to be able to succeed in life.

The missionaries in Tarija also embarked on evangelisation projects by building pastoral centres and places of worship.

The first mission station and chapel to be built in Tarija by the Maltese Carmelites was set up 50 years ago. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

In recent months, experts evaluated the infrastructural state of the chapel and advised us that restoration is desperately needed. To restore this building we need €60,000.

I call on the Maltese to show solidarity and help us raise funds .

Anyone interested in giving donations can write to the Provincial Animator of Carmelite Missions, c/o Fr Jürgen Cucciardi, O.Carm., Carmelite Convent, Triq il-Parroċċa, St Venera. SVR 1261.

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