Sovereign Military Hospitaller
Order of St John of Jerusalem of
Rhodes and of Malta

Humanitarian & medical works

19/12/2019

Order of Malta in Lithuania in full swing with the 14th Malteser Soup Campaign

For the 14th year running, the Order of Malta in Lithuania is organizing the Maltesers’ Soup campaign, with the aim of raising funds for the distribution of hot meals to the poor and the provision of care and support to people who live alone or have physical disabilities.

14/12/2019

Christmas lunch in the Basilica dei Santi Bonifacio e Alessio for 400 needy people

His beret pulled down over his ears to protect him from the cold, but with a smile on his face, one of the numerous volunteers of the Order of Malta’s Gruppo Abc of the Rome Delegation, greets at the entrance the guests who will be offered “Christmas lunch” in the Basilica dei Santi Bonifacio e Alessio in Rome

10/12/2019

Order of Malta Singapore organizes fourth Lourdes Experience with over 11,000 pilgrims

Singapore’s fourth Lourdes Experience of the Order of Malta event held on Saturday, 7 December at the Singapore Indoor Stadium was attended by approximately 11,000 pilgrims. Sick and needy people attended in big numbers, coming from the 32 local Catholic local churches, organisations and homes for the elderly.

10/12/2019

Malteser International in Kenya scourged by rain and floods

120 people have lost their lives in recent weeks due to the severe storms in Kenya. After months of drought, the heavy rains have caused flash flooding, landslides and mudslides in many regions.

29/11/2019

Albania Earthquake: Order of Malta on site to assist

While the death toll following the devastating earthquake that struck Albania last Tuesday continues to rise – 49 dead and 750 injured – the Order of Malta’s Albanian relief corps is on site to assist the hundreds of displaced persons (3,480 in all).

Grand Master news
19/11/2019

Paris: Grand Master visits home for the elderly where robots to alleviate anxiety and pain are tested

During his time in Paris last week – where he gave a speech at UNESCO and was received by its director – Grand Master Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre visited one of the most avantgarde projects run by Ordre de Malte France. Maison Ferrari is a home for the elderly situated in a large park on the outskirts of the French capital.  It provides a holistic approach with medical treatment as well as psychological assistance and specific activities for the psychophysical wellbeing of residents

14/11/2019

World Day of the Poor 2019: The Order of Malta to follow Pope Francis’ plea

On the occasion of the Third World Day of the Poor, which is celebrated on Sunday 17 November, the Sovereign Order of Malta is once again organising numerous initiatives to bear witness to its daily presence alongside people in need, in 120 countries around the world.

12/11/2019

Malteser International-supported Hospital hit by airstrikes in Syria

Last week the Kafr Nobl Surgical Hospital, in Idlib Governorate of Syria, was targeted by airstrikes. Fortunately, no casualties were reported among the medical staff and patients. Medical activities of the hospital, which is supported by Malteser International and run by Hand in Hand for Aid and Development, are currently suspended.

Diplomatic Activities
29/10/2019

Interview with Ambassador Pictet-Althann on key commitments of the Order of Malta’s Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva

Head of the Order of Malta’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Marie-Thérèse Pictet-Althann tells us about the key engagements of the Order’s Mission in the humanitarian field, from migration to health, and gives us an insight into some of the most significant projects of the Order of Malta in support of women