Down Syndrome Association Malta

29/08/2026

19/08/2026

Madrid ✨🇲🇹

06/08/2026

Thank you

05/08/2026

Last year, the Down Syndrome Association Malta was honoured to take part in this incredible project.

A heartfelt thank you to Ryan Galea, the talented artist behind this initiative, for giving us the opportunity to be part of such a meaningful experience.

Today, 136 beautiful pieces of art proudly welcome everyone at the entrance of Malta International Airport, showcasing creativity, inclusion, and community spirit.

We are proud to have contributed to this wonderful Infrastructure Malta project and to have been part of something that inspires thousands of people every day.

Thank you to everyone involved for making inclusion visible through art. ❤️🎨

15/07/2026

☀️ What a fantastic day at Popeye Village Malta! 💙

Today, our young people with Down syndrome enjoyed a fun-filled day swimming, playing on the slides, relaxing in the shaded pools, and making wonderful memories together.

What made today truly special was seeing our families spending quality time together, chatting, supporting one another, and building friendships. As our children grow older, these opportunities become even more important—not just for them, but for all of us. A strong community where everyone feels they belong is something we truly treasure.

Thank you to Popeye Village Malta who joined us and helped make today such a special day. Here’s to many more days of fun, inclusion, and friendship! 💛💙

12/07/2026

🇲🇹 Team Malta – Day 5 | Together for Inclusion – Madrid 🇪🇸

Our final day was a special one as we reflected on everything we learned throughout the week and celebrated the achievements of all the self-advocates during the graduation ceremony. 🎓💙

We also had the privilege of visiting the Madrid Parliament, where our self-advocates took part in an inspiring discussion with Members of Parliament. They confidently asked questions, shared their experiences, and spoke about the importance of inclusion, equal rights, independent living, education, employment, healthcare, communication, and active citizenship for people with Down syndrome across Europe.

Throughout this Erasmus+ project, our Team Malta self-advocates represented our country with confidence, respect, and determination. They proved that when people with Down syndrome are given the opportunity to speak for themselves, their voices can inspire change.

A heartfelt thank you to EU for Trisomy 21, Together for Inclusion, our hosts in Spain, and all our European partners for making this unforgettable experience possible.

As we return home, we bring with us new friendships, new ideas, and a stronger commitment to continue advocating for the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome in Malta.

💙 Nothing about us, without us.
🇲🇹 Team Malta – We Speak Up. We Stand Together. We Make a Difference.

11/07/2026

11/07/2026

🇲🇹 Team Malta – Day 4 | Together for Inclusion – Madrid 🇪🇸

Day 4 was another inspiring day filled with learning, teamwork, and unforgettable memories.

The morning began with a deep dive into the European Self-Advocacy Charter, where we explored how we can stand up for our rights and become stronger voices for change. We then participated in workshops on Political Participation and Health, discussing why it is important for people with Down syndrome to have equal access to voting, healthcare, and decision-making.

In the afternoon, all the country teams came together to reflect on the week, sharing what we had learned and how we can bring these ideas back to our own countries. Team Malta proudly shared our experiences and our commitment to continue promoting inclusion and self-advocacy at home.

The day ended with a wonderful cultural evening and cocktail dinner, where we celebrated diversity, made new friendships, exchanged traditions, and proudly represented Malta. 🇲🇹❤️

Every workshop, every conversation, and every new friendship reminds us that our voices matter. Together we are building a more inclusive Europe where people with Down syndrome are listened to, respected, and empowered to lead change.

💙 Nothing about us, without us.

🇲🇹 Team Malta – We Speak Up. We Stand Together. We Make a Difference.

10/07/2026

🇲🇹 Team Malta – Day 3 | European Self-Advocates Network Charter Meeting | Madrid 🇪🇸

Day 3 was another inspiring day of learning, sharing and speaking up!

Our Team Malta self-advocates – Essien, Maria, Carla and karl – took part in workshops focused on “I Can Speak Up for Myself”, Independent Living, and Active Citizenship.

The day was filled with discussions, group activities and presentations where everyone shared their experiences and ideas about living independently, making choices, supporting each other, and being active members of their communities.

Every activity reminded us that:
💙 Our voices matter.
🏠 We all have the right to live independently.
🤝 Together we create stronger, more inclusive communities.

We are incredibly proud of our Team Malta for representing the Down Syndrome Association Malta with confidence, courage and determination.

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09/07/2026

🇲🇹 DAY 2 IN MADRID – TEAM MALTA TAKES THE LEAD! 🇪🇺🎤

Today was a very special day for our self-advocates, as Malta led the workshop on Education! 📚

Essien Mifsud, Maria, Carla Cutajar and Karl Xerri did a fantastic job sharing their own education journeys — the good experiences, the less positive ones, and most importantly, what needs to change.

They spoke for themselves, shared their own stories and made their voices heard. This is what self-advocacy is all about! 💪🗣️

We also continued learning about human dignity and communication, working together with self-advocates from across Europe.

Their experience. Their voice. Their future. 💙

EU for Trisomy 21