Youth of the Year 2010

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The 18th edition of the prestigious annual event of Youth of the Year was held by OASI Foundation at Hotel Ta’ Cenc, Sannat. Present for this national event were H.E The President of Malta Dr. George Abela, and Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono, Members of Parliament and heads of voluntary organisations and various educational and civil departments.

H.E The President of Malta Dr. George Abela and Minister for Gozo in their address acknowledged publicly the immeasurable amount of voluntary activity done for no personal gain but solely and constantly for philanthropic reasons by many Maltese and Gozitan youths.

The aim of this event, annually organised by the OASI Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo and the National Youths Council, is to publicly acknowledge and appraise the voluntary work in society carried out by many Maltese youths. This year was the 18th edition of the Award.

Nine youths, eight from Malta and one from Gozo qualified for the final event. The nominations were presented by various organisations around Malta and Gozo.

H.E The President of Malta Dr. George Abela presented Sarah Borg with the Youth of the Year Shield for 2010. She will keep this shield for the next 12 months until the time comes for her to hand it over to next year’s Youth of the Year.

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Riflessi Sajfin 2010

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On Saturday 7th August the OASI Foundation in collaboration with APS Bank and GO, held the 19th edition of the annual open air festival Riflessi Sajfin, at the Menqa in Marsalforn, Gozo.

There are 3 main aims behind this event. Primarily to promote local talent as an alternative leisure by providing for prospective young artists an opportunity to exhibit themselves on a professionally equipped stage in front of a big audience. Secondly the events provides a channel through which OASI can promote its preventive messages against alcohol and drug abuse, and thirdly to provide free, family-friendly entertainment to the general public in return for its support during the years.

The three hour festival was a huge success, with a variety of artists performing on stage and with hundreds of Maltese, Gozitans and foreigners attending the event. A number of new performers and other established singers and dancers were given the opportunity to perform this year: Centre Stage Dance Academy, Morena, Miriam Christine, Mikaela Bajada, Ruth Portelli and Nadine Axisa.

Special thanks go to all the sponsors for all their support, who made this event possible namely; APS Bank, GO, Satariano, The Farsons Foundation, The Malta Vodafone Foundation, Lombard Bank, General Soft Drinks Ltd sponsored through Kristal Water, Gozo Channel Company Limited, Meylak Jewellers, Dominic Department Store, Roma Enterprises Ltd, J&C Attard Butcher, Saver Green Grocer, D Look Boutique, Bellusa Café, Joseph Dispensing Opticians, Tal-Mudell Hardware, The Photoshop, Island Tech., Benetton and Karapuna, Gozo Business Systems Ltd., Spiteri Catering, The Palace, Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, Le Meridien, Downtown Hotel, Diplomat Hotel, Park Hotel, Bonitos Restaurant, Ping’s Dining, La Trattoria Restaurant, Georgina Beauty Therapist, El Dorado Restaurant, Pisces Hair Salon, Ristorante Arzella, Ic-Cima Restaurant, Amanda’s Hair Salon, Pulena Bar and Restaurant, Dorothy’s Unisex Hair Salon, Maxine’s Beauty Spot, Looks Hair Salon, Maria Salon Hairdressing, Angelie Beauty Salon, Smuggler’s Cave, Odyssey Bar-Restaurant-Pizzerija and Papillon’s Unisex Hair Studio.

OASI Foundation would also like to show its gratitude towards all who participated on and behind stage and the general public who have always given the Foundation  their support and appreciation.  A special thanks goes also to all volunteers for their organisational support, and for the 19th time to make Riflessi Sajfin 2010 the success that it was.

 

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Riflessi Sajfin 2009

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The OASI Foundation’s Primary Prevention Team, held the 18th edition of the annual open-air festival Riflessi Sajfin, at the Menqa in Marsalforn, Gozo. The three and a half hour festival was a huge success, with a variety of artists of all ages performing on stage and with hundreds of Maltese, Gozitans and foreigners attending the event.

The festival’s stage, made available by the Culture Department at the Gozo Ministry, was equipped with the latest lighting (by MICHO) and sound (by ProStage Sound) technology. The evening was a thrilling experience for presenters Deborah C and Joseph Xuereb.

The OASI Foundation stages Riflessi Sajfin with three clear aims, primarily to promote local talent as an alternative leisure by providing for prospective young artists an opportunity to exhibit themselves on a professionally equipped stage in front of a big audience. Secondly the events provide a channel through which OASI can promote its preventive messages against alcohol and drug abuse, and thirdly to provide free family-friendly entertainment to the general public in return for its support during the years.

A number of new performers and other established singers and dancers were given the opportunity to perform this year: YADA Dance Academy – Gozo, Centre Stage and Audrey Marie Bartolo. For the first time, during this edition there was a fashion show held by D Elegance – Bridal and Evening Wear.

Fr Emanuel Cordina, Director of OASI told Gozo News, “We would like to take the time to thank all the sponsors for all their support.”

Riflessi Sajfin 2009 took place thanks to the many sponsors backing the event: Satariano, GO, The Farsons Foundation, Bank of Valletta, Debrincat J Ltd, General Soft Drinks Ltd sponsored through Coca-Cola, D Elegance, Spiteri Catering, Meylak Jewellery, Sunrise Pet & Garden Centre, Bliss Footwear, Gozo Business Systems Ltd, Gozo Arts, Dominic Department Store, Island Tech., Vella Service Station, Bellusa Daughters Ltd, Francis Caruana Ltd – Bubbles Bathrooms, Victoria Cycles Shop, Swan Card Gallery, Lorry Spiteri – Carpenter, Roma Shopping Complex, Café Del Corso, United Colors of Benitton &Karapuna, Joe Attard Butcher, Vision Opticians, Downtown, Ramla Bay Resort, Hotel San Andrea, Park Hotel, The Marina Hotel, Tal-Lajku Pizza and Kebab House, Tresor D’Or, Marcelle Boutique, Georgina Beauty Therapist, Vajringa Supermarket, Shoprite Discount Store, Images, Maria’s Hair Salon, Jessica’s Delight, Pebbles Restaurant and Pizzerija, Latini Bar & Restaurant, Smiley’s Bar & Restaurant, Tang Cheng Restaurant, Radiance Skin Centre, D Look Boutique, Scorpion Hair Salon, Kidzland By Marks & Simons, Ta’ Mena Agriculture Ltd., Arkadia, Health & Beauty Co Ltd., Unfading Beauty Salon, Hourglass Wear Time and the Local Councils of Xaghra.

 

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President George Abela visits Gozo’s OASI Foundation

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President George Abela has visited the OASI Foundation, in Gozo. Upon his arrival he was welcomed by the founder and director of the Foundation OASI, Dun Manwel Cordina.

Also present were the board of directors who explained the work of the Foundation in the field of prevention and care from abuse of drugs and alcohol.

President Abela met directly with residents of the OASI who each one had a chance to speak about their experience and what had led them to seek the help of the Foundation. The President encouraged those residents to look forward for the future and leave the past behind.

Dun Manwel Cordina thanked President George Abela, and said that his visit will give the residents a positive attitude and be of great encouragement to them.

The Foundation works both on the preventive side of the problem of abuse of alcohol and drugs, as well as the rehabilitation of people affected by these problems through professionally trained staff.

OASI promotes rehabilitation through an emphasis on the psychological side, as well as the social and spiritual needs of people affected by the problem of dependence on alcohol and drugs.

 

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Riflessi Sajfin 2007

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The OASI Foundation's Primary Prevention Team, together with the OASI Drug Free Youth Group - ZEST, recently held the 16th annual open-air festival Riflessi Sajfin, at the Menqa in Marsalforn.            

The OASI Foundation stages Riflessi Sajfin with three clear aims in mind: primarily, to promote local talent as an alternative leisure and to provide prospective young artists an opportunity to exhibit themselves on a professionally equipped stage in front of a big audience.

Secondly, the events provide a channel through which OASI can promote its preventive messages against alcohol and drug abuse, and thirdly to provide free, family-friendly entertainment in return for its support during the years.

The three-hour festival was a huge success, with hundreds of Maltese, Gozitans and foreigners attending the event. The festival's stage was made available by the Culture Department of the Gozo Ministry and was equipped with the latest light techno-logy (by MICHO) and sound technology (by ProStage Sound). The event was compered by Brendan Borg and Ylenia Caruana.

A big thank you goes to the sponsors and all those who helped backstage. The committee also thanks the public who have always given OASI Foundation its support and appreciation. Special thanks go to ZEST Youth Group and all OASI volunteers for their organisational support.

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Youth of The Year 2005

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Maria Giuliana Fenech, a Caritas volunteer from Mosta, was recently named Youth of the Year at a ceremony at the Ta' Cenc Hotel.

The event, organised by the OASI Foundation, in collaboration with the Gozo Ministry, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Employment and the National Youth Council, aims to publicly acknowledge the voluntary work carried out by young people. Gozo Minister Giovanna Debono was present.

Eight young people were nominated this year who were presented with a certificate and a commemorative trophy by OASI director-general Fr Emmanuel Cordina and last year's Youth of the Year Jane Mifsud.

The winner of the 14th Youth of the Year title was announced by the representative of the selection committee Edel Cassar. Ms Fenech was presented with the Youth of the Year Shield by President Eddie Fenech Adami, who acknowledged the immeasurable amount of voluntary work carried out by Maltese and Gozitan young people and encouraged them to continue helping others even when faced with difficulties.

Ms Fenech spends much of her free time voluntarily preparing meetings and organising activities for a group called 21+, to which she is very committed.

The Community Chest Fund, the Gozo Ministry's customer care department, Prostage Sound and CVC Communications helped to make the Youth of the Year ceremony possible.

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