National Federation of Past Pupils and Friends of Don Bosco Malta
Budget
€240,000
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
1
0.5 FTE
EU Grants
€60,000
Mission & Goals
The Friends of Don Bosco include individuals who attended an oratory, school, or involved in another Salesian organisation. These individuals have acquired life skills rooted in Don Bosco’s preventive approach, which emphasises on reason, religion, and loving-kindness. Influenced by Christian teachings and Don Bosco’s unique charisma, these friends embody their apostolic commitment in their daily lives. Guided by the Salesian educational philosophy, their goal is to lead a life marked by integrity and genuine faith. The organisation is dedicated to fostering the development of individuals to become “the salt of the earth and the light of the world”. The mission of the Friends of Don Bosco is to proactively address the educational and social needs of young people in light of the challenges that they face in social realities today. The organisation aims to engage in various social, cultural, and educational initiatives that empower young individuals to develop into upright citizens and
EU Legislative Interests
Cross-Sectoral Programmes (Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps) Regulation (EU) 2021/817 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 establishing Erasmus+: the Union Programme for education and training, youth and sport (Covers the 2021-2027 period). Regulation (EU) 2021/888 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 establishing the European Solidarity Corps Programme (Covers the 2021-2027 period). Proposal for a strengthened Erasmus+ programme for the period 2028-2034 (Commission Proposal for the successor programme, also encompassing elements currently in the European Solidarity Corps). Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1877 on the framework of inclusion measures of the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Programmes 2021-2027. Education A European Education Area by 2025 (A strategic framework for EU cooperation in education and training, often referred to as 'EEA'). Digital Education Action Plan (2021–2027). Council Recommendation on micro-credentials for lifelong learning and employability (A policy initiative to support the use and recognition of short courses). Blueprint for a European degree and related proposals for Council Recommendations (A current initiative to enhance cooperation among higher education institutions). Modernising vocational education and training (VET) in Europe. Youth and Sport EU Youth Strategy (2019-2027) (A framework for EU youth policy cooperation, aiming to engage, connect, and empower youth). EU Work Plan for Sport (2024–2027) (Defines the priorities for cooperation in sport policy). Communication from the Commission on the European Year of Youth 2022 (A key document that announced the introduction of the Youth Check for EU legislation). EU Guidelines on Dual Careers of Athletes. Development Work Global Europe Instrument – Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) (Regulation establishing the main EU financial instrument for external action, including development cooperation, for 2021-2027). Intergenerational Fairness Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness (A major policy initiative requested by the European Commission President and currently under development for presentation in the first semester of 2026, aiming to strengthen communication between generations and mainstream intergenerational fairness across EU policies). European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 (Contributes to promoting social inclusion and fighting poverty, with intergenerational fairness as a core principle). Treaty on European Union (TEU), Article 3 (3): This Treaty article enshrines the promotion of solidarity between generations as one of the Union's objectives.
Communication Activities
A campaign related to development work through an Erasmus+ Project.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Member in the World Confederation of Past Pupils and Friends of Don Bosco
Organisation Members
Friends of Don Bosco - Sliema Oratory Friends of Don Bosco - St Patrick's School Friends of Don Bosco - Gozo Oratory
Connected Legislation
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.