SOS Malta Information

SOS Malta is currently implementing a transnational project, entitled 'Media Engagement in Development Issues and Promotion' (MEDIP). This project is being funded by the European Commission within the scope of the thematic programme called 'Non-state actors and local authorities in development - Public awareness and education for development in Europe'. The overall objective of the project is to enhance the contribution of the participating new Member States towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), by sensitizing specific target groups and the general public in these countries about development issues and the MDGs committed to. The project's focus is on six of the new EU Member States of the European Union (Malta, Cyprus, Romania, Slovenia, Hungary and Estonia). The project aims to sensitize journalists and media within these Member States about development issues and the MDGs, and through them, to create greater consciousness amongst policy makers and the business community, as well as the general public. SOS Malta is also involved as partner in another transnational project, entitled 'Save Women's Lives: A campaign to raise awareness on Millennium Development Goal 5 (Improving Maternal Health)'. This project is also being funded by the European Commission within the scope of the thematic programme called 'Non-state actors and local authorities in development - Public awareness and education for development in Europe'. The lead partner is Stitching WFP (World Population Foundation).