COVID-19 Emergency Appeal

COVID19 EMERGENCY APPEAL: HELP JRS SUPPORT REFUGEES AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC

The current health crisis, experienced on both a global and national level, is posing a challenge to many, as various sectors of society increasingly find themselves struggling in the face of growing health concerns, economic uncertainty, and limited access to basic needs.

Refugees and forced migrants in Malta too have been hard hit by the economic fallout of the pandemic. Many have lost their jobs or suffered a significant drop in their income, which makes it very difficult for them to pay rent and put food on the table. In this context, those who, like victims of trafficking and people granted Temporary Humanitarian Protection, are not entitled to social benefits, although they live, work and pay taxes here, face a real risk of destitution.

Through our work at the Jesuit Refugee Service Malta, we are constantly in contact with some of the most vulnerable individuals in society, many of whom were already struggling to survive before the pandemic. Many show remarkable resilience in the face of adversity, but they are now burdened with the very real probability of being unable to meet their most basic needs. Others are at particular risk because of underlying health conditions, especially if they live in places where it is very difficult for them to practise social isolation.

JRS Malta supports vulnerable individuals and families in the community who are unable to access financial support from the state, by facilitating access to medications, basic accommodation, necessities for babies and children, and emergency living expenses.

We cannot do this without your support. Please help us ensure that people’s most basic needs are adequately met in these challenging times, so that they can live with the dignity they deserve.

Your donation would provide:

• Hygiene and sanitary products

(30 euros covers the cost of soap, detergents, sanitisers and alcohol wipes for a month)

• Basic necessities for an older baby

(100 euros covers the costs of the needs of a baby for a month)

• Medicine

(50 euros covers the cost of necessary medicines for a month)

• Emergency living expenses

(75 euros helps a small family to get through the week)

• Hospital packs

(45 euros covers the cost of a pack containing basic items needed for hospital stay)

Should you wish to donate, you may do so by writing a cheque to the JRS Malta Foundation, and mailing it to SAC Sports Complex, 50 Triq ix-Xorrox, Birkirkara BKR 1632. Alternatively, you can also affect a bank transfer to one of the following accounts, or opt to donate via SMS.

Account details:

BANK NAME: HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c.

ACCOUNT NAME: JRS Malta Foundation

SWIFT/ BIC CODE: MMEBMTMT

IBAN: MT45 MMEB 441 63 000 000 016 116 055 050

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 016 116 055 050 – Birkirkara Branch

BANK NAME: Bank of Valletta

ACCOUNT NAME: Jesuit Refugee Service, Malta

SWIFT/ BIC CODE: VALLMTMT

IBAN: MT11 VALL 220 13 000 000 040 012 100 660

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 400 121 00 660 – Birkirkara Branch

To send an SMS Donation*:

Send an SMS donation* using the following numbers:

5061 7907   to donate the amount of       €4.66

5061 8952   to donate the amount of       €6.99

5061 9263   to donate the amount of       €11.65

*Kindly note: 10% of the total amount will be retained by the mobile service provider,

Thank you for your generosity.