Melita Foundation supports Paulo Friere Institute’s computer courses

Friday, July 08, 2022 by Melita Foundation

Melita Foundation supports Paulo Friere Institute’s computer courses

The Melita Foundation is funding a series of computer courses organised by the Paulo Freire Institute throughout this summer. The Paulo Freire Institute in Zejtun was set up by the Maltese Jesuits to promote literacy and community development. The courses, designed for those with no prior experience of using computers, are available for senior citizens and members of the community who need them will take place at the Institute’s premises in Zejtun.

Professor Tanya Sammut-Bonnici, Chair of the Melita Foundation, said, “The Paulo Freire Institute has, over recent decades, empowered hundreds of people through its education, counselling, and community based programmes. The Melita Foundation is also focussed on helping everyone in society benefit from technology and we are therefore more than happy to support these courses which will help those who attend to begin acquiring the skills to improve their lives.”

Fr Edgar Busuttil SJ, Director at the Paulo Freire Institute, said, “Computer literacy is so important in today’s world. It is essential to stay in touch with loved ones and in our working lives. Our Institute has always worked hard to listen to the needs of the vulnerable in society and to provide practical support that can make a difference. This is just what these computer courses are designed to do, and we are grateful to The Melita Foundation for their support which is helping us to run multiple courses during summer.”

More information on the computer literacy courses and how to apply is available by calling on 2169 4583. More information of the Melita Foundation is available at https://www.melitafoundation.org/

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