Empowering Children

07/12/2025

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PM accuses Opposition of hypocrisy on foreign workers and fear-mongering rhetoric

28/11/2025

As part of the Empowering a Mentally Healthy Generation project, experts from the University College Cork in Ireland completed their first phase of their study with children in Malta to better understand the challenges they face.

This helps us better understand their experiences and what helps them feel supported. We look forward to sharing more results and as children’s voices continue to guide the next stages of the project.

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Bħala parti mill-proġett Empowering a Mentally Healthy Generation, esperti mill-University College Cork fl-Irlanda lestew l-ewwel fażi tal-istudju tagħhom ma’ tfal f’Malta biex jifhmu aħjar l-isfidi li jiffaċċjaw.

Dan jgħinna nifhmu aħjar l-esperjenzi tagħhom u x’għandhom bżonn sabiex iħossuhom appoġġjati. Ħerqa li naqsmu aktar r-riżultati hekk kif il-vuċi tat-tfal tkompli tiggwida l-passi li jmiss tal-proġett.

22/11/2025

📣 Let children be heard!

On we underscore that every child, everywhere, has the same rights — and we are committed to protecting them.

Among these is the right to have their voice heard.

When we listen to children’s views, we gain a better understanding of their experiences, needs, and perspectives. 🧒🏼👦🏽

We want to hear children’s views on the EU ⤵️

That’s why we actively involve them in our decision-making process through the EU Children’s Participation Platform. This initiative, part of the EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child, amplifies young voices and puts child-participation mechanisms into practice.

11/11/2025

👋 🤖 Hello!
I’m the new robot joining the EmpowerME project — but I don’t have a name yet!
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/RST0bXs6cH Click the link to help me choose one!
Share your ideas in the comments below and stay tuned to see which name wins! 💬
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👋 🤖 Hello!
Jien ir-robot il-ġdid tal-proġett EmpowerME — imma għadni bla isem! 🤖✨
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/RST0bXs6cH Agħfas il-link biex tgħinni nagħżel ismi! 💡
Ikteb l-ideat tiegħek fil-kummenti hawn taħt u żomm ruħek aġġornat biex tara liema isem jirbaħ! 💬

11/11/2025

👋 🤖 Hello!

I’m the new robot joining the EmpowerME project — but I don’t have a name yet!

👉 https://forms.office.com/r/RST0bXs6cH Click the link to help me choose one!

Share your ideas in the comments below and stay tuned to see which name wins! 💬

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👋 🤖 Hello!

Jien ir-robot il-ġdid tal-proġett EmpowerME — imma għadni bla isem! 🤖✨

👉 https://forms.office.com/r/RST0bXs6cH Agħfas il-link biex tgħinni nagħżel ismi! 💡

Ikteb l-ideat tiegħek fil-kummenti hawn taħt u żomm ruħek aġġornat biex tara liema isem jirbaħ! 💬

05/11/2025

29/10/2025

The European Union wants to hear directly from children and young people about poverty, fairness, and inclusion across Europe.

💬 Your opinions will help shape how EU countries support children who may not have everything they need.

🌈 This survey is part of the European Child Guarantee, which aims to ensure every child grows up with equal opportunities. ✨

👉 Take the survey now and make your voice count: https://horizons.confirmit.eu/wix/p322366389313.aspx

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L-Unjoni Ewropea tixtieq tisma’ mingħand it-tfal u ż-żgħażagħ dwar il-faqar, il-ġustizzja u l-inklużjoni madwar l-Ewropa.

💬 L-opinjonijiet tagħkom se jigwidaw il-pajjiżi tal-EU jifhmu aħjar kif jistgħu jgħinu lit-tfal li m’għandhomx dak kollu li għandhom bżonn.

🌈 Dan l-istħarriġ huwa parti mill-Garanzija Ewropea għat-Tfal, li għandha l-għan li tiżgura li kull tifel u tifla jikbru b’opportunitajiet indaqs. ✨

👉 Ħu sehem fl-istħarriġ u semma' leħnek: https://horizons.confirmit.eu/wix/p322366389313.aspx

21/10/2025

🤖 Our EmpowerME robot still needs a name! 💬

The Robot is here to help children learn and talk about mental health in a fun, interactive way. We’re inviting all children and young people to take part in our naming competition for a chance to win a special EmpowerME goodie bag! 💛

👉 Visit https://empoweringchildren.gov.mt/robotname/
to give our robot a name!

You can:
✏️ Write a short text
🎙️ Send a voice message
🎥 Record a video
🎨 Draw or paint a picture

📋 Rules
✔️ You must be under 18 years of age
✔️ You must include your name, surname, age, and email in your submission
✔️ Your entry must be your original idea and include only one name
💛 Bonus points if you tell us why you think it’s the best name ever!

🗓 Deadline: 29 October 2025

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🤖 Ir-robot ta’ EmpowerME għadu mingħajr isem! 💬

Ir-Robot ser ikun qed jgħin lit-tfal jitgħallmu u jitklemmu dwar is-saħħa mentali b'mod pjaċevoli u interattiv. Qed nistiednu lit-tfal u liż-żgħażagħ kollha jipparteċipaw fil-kompetizzjoni biex jagħtu isem lir-robot tagħna, u jkollhom iċ-ċans jirbħu goodie bag speċjali tal-EmpowerME! 💛

👉 Żur https://empoweringchildren.gov.mt/robotname/ biex tagħti isem lir-robot tagħna!

Tista’:
✏️ Tikteb messaġġ qasir
🎙️ Tirrekordja messaġġ
🎥 Tirrekordja filmat
🎨 Tpenġi stampa

📋 Regoli
✔️ Trid tkun taħt it-18-il sena.
✔️ Trid tinkludi l-isem, il-kunjom, l-età u l-email tiegħek fis-sottomissjoni.
✔️ L-idea trid tkun oriġinali tiegħek u tinkludi isem wieħed biss.

💛 Tikseb punti żejda jekk tgħidilna għaliex taħseb li dan hu l-aqwa isem għar-robot!

🗓 Sottomissjonijiet milqugħa sa: 29 ta’ Ottubru 2025

16/10/2025

🤖 EmpowerME will soon have a surprise for you!
It’s smart, it’s friendly, and it’s here to help children learn and talk about mental health in a fun, interactive way.
Stay tuned — our new little helper will be arriving very soon! 💛
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🤖 L-EmpowerME dalwaqt se jkollu sorpriża għalikom!
Xi ħaġa intelliġenti, dħulija, u ġejja apposta biex tgħin lit-tfal jitgħallmu u jitkellmu dwar is-saħħa mentali b’mod pjaċevoli u interattiv.
Komplu segwuna — il-helper il-ġdid tagħna se tasal dalwaqt! 💛

13/10/2025

The Empowering a Mentally Healthy Generation project is being featured in this month’s issue of Sagħtar. The article sheds light on how children and young people can learn about mental health, express their feelings, and help build a Malta that cares more for its children and young people. 💛

📖 Read the full article in Sagħtar and visit empoweringchildren.gov.mt to learn more about how we’re working to nurture a mentally healthy generation.

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Il-proġett Empowering a Mentally Healthy Generation qed jidher fir-rivista Sagħtar ta' dan ix-xahar. l-artiklu jitfa' dawl fuq kif it-tfal u ż-żgħażagħ jistgħu jitgħallmu dwar is-saħħa mentali, jesprimu s-sentimenti tagħhom u jgħinu biex tinbena Malta li tieħu aktar ħsieb lit-tfal u ż-żgħażagħ. 💛

📖 Aqra l-artiklu sħiħ f’Sagħtar u żur empoweringchildren.gov.mt
biex titgħallem aktar dwar kif qed naħdmu biex inrawmu ġenerazzjoni b’saħħa mentali tajba.

10/10/2025

🌿 World Mental Health Day 🌿

Need to talk to a professional? The Empowering Children App offers a 24/7 chat where you can reach out anytime.
With the Empowering Children App, you are never alone. 💬📱💚

🌿 Jum Dinji tas-Saħħa Mentali

Għandek bżonn titkellem ma’ professjonist? Il-chat tal-App Empowering Children hu miftuħ kuljum u l-ħin kollu, 24/7.
Bl-Empowering Children App, qatt m’għandek għalfejn tħossok waħdek. 💬📱💚

06/10/2025

📢 Let's Talk About Child & Teen Stress 🧠

During the 2025 Public Service Expo, over 200 children and youth shared what makes them feel worried or stressed through short questionnaires on the Empowering Children App.

Top Stressors (Ages 7–15):

🎒 Academic Pressure — 59%
💬 Social Dynamics — 8.3%
🏠 Family Issues — 7.1%
💭 Anxiety & Feelings — 5.8%
🌱 Global Concerns — 3.2%

Top Stressors (Ages 16–18):

📚 Academic Pressure — 37.8%
🌍 Environmental Issues — 8.1%
🎯 Hobbies/Activities — 8.1%
🩺 Health & Well-being — 5.4%
💶 Financial Issues — 5.4%

Happily, most young people reported feeling happy and energetic, however, schoolwork and exams remain their biggest source of stress. Let's recognise the stress our teens face as they navigate the present and prepare for their future. Let's create supportive spaces for them to talk openly and seek help.

🧠 Empowering a Mentally Healthy Generation is a CERV co-funded project is committed to supporting better mental health for children and youth — by listening, learning, and taking action.

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📢 Ejja Nitkellmu dwar l-Istress fit-Tfal u ż-Żgħażagħ 🧠

Matul l-Expo tas-Servizz Pubbliku tal-2025, aktar minn 200 minorenni, qasmu dak li jħassibhom u jistressjahom permezz ta’ kwestjonarji qosra fuq l-Empowering Children App.

Il-Kawżi ta' Stress Ewlenin (Età bejn 7–15):
🎒 Pressjoni Akkademika — 59%
💬 Dinamika Soċjali — 8.3%
🏠 Problemi tal-Familja — 7.1%
💭 Ansjetà u Sentimenti — 5.8%
🌱 Tħassib dwar kwistjonijiet Globali — 3.2%

Il-Kawżi ta' Stress Ewlenin (Età bejn 16–18):
📚 Pressjoni Akkademika — 37.8%
🌍 Kwistjonijiet Ambjentali — 8.1%
🎯 Passatempi / Attivitajiet — 8.1%
🩺 Saħħa u Benesseri — 5.4%
💶 Problemi Finanzjarji — 5.4%

Fortunatament, il-maġġoranza tat-tfal u ż-żgħażagħ irrappurtaw li jħossuhom kuntenti u mimlijin enerġija. Madankollu, ix-xogħol tal-iskola u l-eżamijiet jibqgħu l-akbar sors ta’ stress għalihom. Ejja nirrikonoxxu l-pressjonijiet li jaffaċċjaw iż-żgħażagħ hekk kif jippruvaw jinnavigaw il-preżent u jħejju ruħhom għall-futur. Ejja noħolqu spazji ta’ appoġġ fejn jistgħu jitkellmu b’mod miftuħ u jfittxu l-għajnuna meta jkollhom bżonn.

🧠 Empowering a Mentally Healthy Generation huwa proġett kofinanzjat mill-Programm CERV, impenjat biex jappoġġa saħħa mentali aħjar għat-tfal u ż-żgħażagħ — billi nisimgħu, nitgħallmu u naġixxu.