Inspirational Women

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Malta has welcomed its new president, Myriam Spiteri Debono, who brings a wealth of experience and a record of many firsts. As a seasoned politician and a longtime advocate for gender equality, she has made history as the 11th President of Malta and the first Gozitan woman to hold this prestigious position. Her journey marks a significant milestone in the ongoing narrative of women’s leadership on the island. From Victoria to Valletta: The Making of a President Born in the historic town of Victoria on the island of Gozo, Myriam Spiteri Debono’s journey to the presidency began at the University of Malta. There, she delvedRead More…

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I recently had the pleasure of meeting up with Ms. Elaine Borg, a General Surgeon with a sub-speciality in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. She is highly qualified and experienced surgeon who has spent the last few years working both in Malta and in the UK. A lovely, very down-to-earth person. We chatted about women’s health issues, travel, food, cooking, children, COVID, her PhD, and the inevitable guilt of motherhood. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting her in person because, although Ms. Borg is very busy, she tells me, “I appreciate face-to-face contact even more since COVID!” I had a lot of questions for Ms. Borg because I’m alwaysRead More…

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Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards health and empowerment? The Women For Women Foundation is thrilled to present the Women’s Health and Wellbeing Expo 2024 and trust me, it’s an event you won’t want to miss! Let’s dive into what this incredible day has in store for us.  Setting the Scene Picture this: a beautiful morning on 1st March at Villa Arrigo, where you’re greeted by warmth and excitement. The day kicks off at 9:30 AM and promises a lineup of informative talks, engaging discussions, and a community vibe that’s simply unbeatable. Goodie Bags and Raffle Draw: A Treat for EveryoneRead More…

life through a different lens

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Being a mentor means being in touch with realities different than one’s own, since you encounter humans whose experience of life is quite different than yours. Being a mentor does not mean that you understand what your mentee is going through; it is truly difficult to understand what another person is going through or feeling if you have never been in a similar situation or faced with certain difficult choices. And even if you have, we are all individuals who react and respond in different ways. What you do as a mentor is empathise and support your mentee as best you can, in an emotionalRead More…

Women for Women Foundation

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Back in November 2019, a group of women from the Women for Women (Malta) group on Facebook got together to set up the Women for Women Foundation. Through the Women for Women Social Fund, the Foundation supports women and their families through difficult times, helping them achieve financial independence through further education and training, all the while working hand in hand with experts in domestic violence, homelessness and mental health. The foundation liaises with companies and businesses that can support its work through product donations, reduction in prices of items and services needed and employment opportunities for women looking for work. Additionally, a lovely teamRead More…

Marisa Grima

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At 57 years old and thriving is none other than Marisa Grima, ultimate power woman and one of the faces behind Supernova Model Management… Marisa has been into fashion for literally all her life until one fine day, her hobbies slowly morphed into something much more over a span of 35 brilliant, yet fashionable years! It all passionately started from making clothes for her dolls as a little girl until at 15 – shortly after her mother regretfully passed away – Marisa bought her very first sewing machine and started making clothes for herself and her friends. In 1994, Marisa was offered a great opportunityRead More…

Women for Women Foundation - Elaine Compagno

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Back in 2015, Francesca Fenech Conti set up the all-female Facebook group Women for Women (Malta). Throughout the years, this group gave women a voice, whilst previously undiscussed and stigmatised issues started being brought up. This once small group has now grown into a community of more than 41,000 women who aim to support each other. In November 2019, a group of women from this community got together to set up the Women for Women Foundation which works hand in hand with experts in domestic violence, homelessness and mental health. Through the Women for Women Social Fund, the Foundation supports women and their families throughRead More…