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28 August 2026

Almost 50 people slept at a YMCA shelter every day

YMCA Malta’s Annual Report shows that residents required longer periods of support as affordable housing and suitable move-on opportunities became harder to secure.

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23 August 2026

A stigmatised condition

The Malta Independent ↗
31 July 2026

Homeless in the heat: realities of sleeping rough in Malta’s scorching summer

Lovin Malta ↗
3 July 2026

Compassion that builds a nation

The Malta Independent ↗
22 May 2026

YMCA Europe’s 2026 General Assembly in Malta

YMCA Europe ↗
20 May 2026

Zach Vella raises an impressive EUR 157,000 in aid of YMCA

Lovin Malta ↗
9 May 2026

EUR 60,000 donated to YMCA Malta as Zach Vella nears end of epic run

Lovin Malta ↗
16 April 2026

London-to-Malta runner reaches Italy after a “scary but beautiful” Alpine crossing

The Malta Independent ↗
6 April 2026

Zach Vella crosses into Switzerland as YMCA fundraiser tops EUR 51,000

Lovin Malta ↗
30 March 2026

Maltese runner covers 356 km and reaches France

TVM News ↗
21 March 2026

Endurance athlete to run from London to Malta for YMCA fundraiser

MaltaToday ↗
12 March 2026

Zach Vella to run from London to Malta to raise funds for YMCA Malta

TVM News ↗
10 February 2026

Maltese runner embarks on a London-to-Malta run for the homeless

Times of Malta ↗
8 February 2026

Maltese athlete to run 2,700 km from London to Malta in aid of YMCA Malta

The Malta Independent ↗
8 February 2026

Endurance runner Zach Vella to run from London to Malta in aid of YMCA Malta

Newsbook ↗
8 February 2026

Maltese runner to take on a 2,700 km journey for YMCA Malta

Lovin Malta ↗
25 January 2026

Storm Harry forced people without shelter to seek refuge in lifts and garages

Times of Malta ↗
9 January 2026

More than just numbers

The Malta Independent ↗
1 January 2026

Zach Vella completes 360 km endurance challenge, raising EUR 32,000

The Malta Independent ↗

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