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Volunteer Corps

10/07/2026

Earthquake in Venezuela: the Order of Malta’s medical post gets underway in Caraballeda

Two weeks after the earthquakes that devastated Venezuela, particularly hitting the coastal area of La Guaira north of Caracas, the Venezuelan Association of the Order of Malta (AVOM) has taken over the management of the medical post set up in Caraballeda.

07/07/2026

Lampedusa, Order of Malta assists migrants in the Mediterranean Sea

The Order of Malta has an enduring commitment to assisting migrants in the central Mediterranean, dating back to 2008. The Order’s Italian Relief Corps (CISOM) provides medical assistance during search and rescue operations for migrants.

01/07/2026

Grand Hospitaller visits the Order of Malta’s humanitarian programmes in Hungary

The Grand Hospitaller paid a visit to the Hungarian Association and the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta, touring their most significant humanitarian programmes and meeting with members, staff, volunteers and beneficiaries.

Grand Master news
17/06/2026

Jubilee of Hope: Order of Malta Pays Tribute to Those Who Assisted Millions of Pilgrims

A thanksgiving ceremony was held yesterday at the Magistral Villa in Rome for those who had contributed to the organization and management of the first-aid assistance provided by the Sovereign Order of Malta during the Jubilee of Hope 2025.

04/06/2026

Order of Malta and Fire Brigade XIV International Rescue Manoeuvres

The Order of Malta’s and the Fire Brigade’s International Rescue Manoeuvres, from 22 to 24 May in the town of Szczyrk, Poland, celebrated their 14th edition this year.

Diplomatic Activities
Latest interventions
10/04/2026

Lebanon: The Grand Chancellor of the Order of Malta writes to Prime Minister Nawaf Salam

The Grand Chancellor of the Order of Malta has sent an official letter to Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to express his deep sympathy and support for the institutions and people of Lebanon during this tragic and challenging period.

22/03/2026

In Cologne the 32nd International Hospitallers’ Conference

Over 100 representatives from Grand Priories, Associations and Relief Corps from around the world have gathered in Cologne over the past few days for the 32nd International Hospitallers' Conference.

27/01/2026

European Programme to Strengthen Disaster Prevention and Response Kicks Off. CISOM among the protagonists

Now underway is the European programme Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Natural and Human-Induced Disasters in the Eastern Partnership countries – Phase 4, funded by the European Union and aimed at strengthening the prevention, preparedness and response to disasters of natural and anthropogenic origin in the Eastern Partnership countries.

Latest interventions
11/11/2025

Order of Malta’s Rescue Manoeuvres in Romania 

The latest edition of the Order of Malta's Rescue Manoeuvers took place in Maramureș, Romania between 16 and 19 October 2025, bringing together twelve rescue teams from across Europe.