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THE TEAM

MEET THE CORE TEAM OF THE MALTA FOUNDATION FOR THE WELLBEING OF SOCIETY

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Marita Bianco

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Angie Caruana

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Estelle Duca

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Lorella Gatt

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Stephanie Zammit

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Marita Bianco

Marita Bianco is the Office Coordinator & Human Resources Officer of the Foundation. Marita joined the Foundation in 2017. She has a bachelor’s degree in General Studies and a diploma in Work and HR. Her areas of interest are children, poverty, and human resources.

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Angie Caruana

Angela Caruana coordinates the Children’s Hub within the Foundation. Angie joined the Foundation in 2014. The Children’s Hub facilitates activities and projects focused on the wellbeing of children and young people in Malta and Gozo. Angie is a graduate in Arts conservation. She previously worked at the National Commission for Child Policy and Strategy within the Minister for the Family and Social Solidarity and has extensive experience in the field of migration.

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Estelle Duca

Estelle Duca is responsible for International Affairs. She joined the Foundation in 2020. Her primary role is in developing and maintaining structured collaborations, networks and relationships with our international partners. Estelle has a bachelor’s degree in Education and a master’s degree in Sustainable Development. She previously worked as a teacher in a state school and also has experience in Public Relations. She also has a vast experience in volunteering and has been active both locally and globally. Her passion for the African continent, love of travelling, and appreciation for different cultures has been her primary motivation to further her career in this area.

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Lorella Gatt

Lorella Gatt is the Deputy Coordinator of the Children’s Hub within the Foundation. She joined the Foundation in 2014. Lorella previously worked at the Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity, where she was the Secretary to the National Commission for Child Policy and Strategy. Previously she also worked at Mater Dei Hospital.

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Stephanie Zammit

Stephanie Zammit is the Director of the Foundation. She joined the Foundation in 2016 and has since occupied various roles including that of Secretary to the Board of Administrators. Stephanie has extensive experience in Operations Management and the smooth running of the daily operations of multinational and local established companies. Planning, organization, lateral thinking, and interpersonal skills are amongst her core abilities. She has at heart causes such as the advocacy of equality, children’s rights, eradication of poverty and an inclusive global society. She is qualified in the Safeguarding of Children and Young People and is the Safeguarding Officer of the Foundation. Stephanie is also a full-time mum.

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