SOAR MALTA

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
🔎 Researcher – VOICE-UP Project

The St Jeanne Antide Foundation is seeking to engage an independent Researcher to support the VOICE-UP project , an initiative focused on strengthening trauma-informed responses to domestic violence in Malta.

This project will build on survivor experiences to help identify barriers to support and contribute towards meaningful recommendations for change through research, advocacy, and awareness.

We are looking for applicants with:
✔ Experience in qualitative research
✔ Experience related to gender-based violence, domestic violence, trauma, or vulnerable groups
✔ Strong analytical and report-writing skills
✔ A trauma-informed and ethical approach

📅 Duration: June 2026 – October 2026
📩 Applications: [email protected]
⏳ Deadline: 12th June 2026

Full role description available on the SJAF website. https://www.antidemalta.org/vacancies1.html

Project funded by the Commission on Gender-Based Violence & Domestic Violence through the Together We Empower Programme.



https://www.antidemalta.org/vacancies1.html

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Many people carry stress, worry, sadness, trauma, or emotional exhaustion silently. Sometimes, asking for help can feel difficult, but reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

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Feeling connected to others can make a powerful difference to our mental health. Supportive relationships, shared experiences, and acts of kindness help reduce loneliness and strengthen resilience.

Volunteering is not only about giving time — it is also about building community, purpose, friendship, and hope.

At SJAF, we are grateful for the volunteers, staff, supporters, and community members who help create spaces where people feel welcomed, supported, and valued every day.

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💚 Kindness supports mental health.

A kind word.
A patient conversation.
A moment of understanding.
A small gesture of support.

Kindness may seem simple, but it can have a powerful impact on someone’s wellbeing, especially during difficult moments.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, let us continue creating communities where compassion, empathy, and care are part of everyday life.

Take one small action today to support someone around you.

Power imbalance in care settings is real — and it must never be ignored.

When individuals are vulnerable, whether due to trauma, mental health, or dependency, the responsibility on professionals is even greater. Trust is not just given; it must be protected through consistent, ongoing safeguarding.

Due diligence cannot be a one-time check. It must be continuous — through regular training, supervision, accountability, and the courage to act when boundaries are crossed.

Protecting vulnerable people requires more than reacting after harm. It requires systems that recognise risk early, understand trauma, and prioritise safety above all else.

This is not about blame. It is about responsibility.

And to Emma Agius— your courage to speak, to stand, and to preserve yourself through such a difficult journey does not go unseen. Thank you for your strength.

From survivors to a survivor

'Silence is not consent': court orders AG to reconsider r**e case Emma Agius had reported she was r**ed in her home by a care worker who had gone there to assist her

Clarification Notice

Following a recent SOAR Facebook Live discussion, we would like to provide clarification regarding certain references made during the conversation.

Reference was made to the alleged r**e case involving Emma Agius. We wish to clarify that, according to publicly available reports, the alleged assault reportedly took place at the victim’s home and not within Mount Carmel Hospital premises. The discussion was intended to highlight wider concerns surrounding vulnerability, safeguarding, mental health, and power imbalance experienced by individuals receiving care and support services.

Reference was also made to the Family Court Reform consultation process. We acknowledge that developments and reform measures following the 2024 consultation process have since been publicly announced. At the same time, many lived experiences shared within survivor and support spaces continue to reflect ongoing challenges faced by vulnerable families, women, and children navigating complex systems.

SOAR Malta and the St Jeanne Antide Foundation remain committed to responsible, trauma-informed, ethical, and accurate communication, particularly when discussing sensitive matters involving survivors of violence, mental health, safeguarding, and public policy.

Our support spaces are intended to empower individuals through emotional support, shared experiences, advocacy, and guidance towards professional services, including legal, ther**eutic, psychosocial, and multidisciplinary support pathways.

We appreciate the feedback received and remain committed to ensuring that vulnerable voices can be heard respectfully, responsibly, and safely while continuing to advocate for stronger protection, dignity, and support for those most in need.

A heartfelt thank you to Malta Foundation for its continued support towards vulnerable individuals and families supported by the St Jeanne Antide Foundation.

Your commitment to strengthening communities and supporting NGOs across Malta makes a real difference in the lives of those facing difficult realities every day. We are truly grateful to stand alongside partners who believe in dignity, solidarity, and hope.

Thank you for walking this journey with us.

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💚 Rest is important.

In busy lives filled with responsibilities, stress, caregiving, work, and constant demands, many people feel guilty for slowing down.

But rest is not laziness. Rest is part of caring for our mental health.

Taking time to pause, breathe, reflect, sleep well, or simply recharge helps us cope better emotionally and physically.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, take one small action for your wellbeing today, and encourage others to do the same.

💚 Sometimes the smallest action can make the biggest difference.

A simple “How are you?”
A phone call.
A message.
Taking time to listen without judgement.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we are reminded that checking in on others is an important action that supports mental wellbeing.

Many people may be struggling silently. Your kindness, presence, and support could help someone feel less alone today.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we are reminded that checking in on others is an important way to support mental wellbeing.

Mental Health Awareness Week starts today 💚

This year’s theme reminds us that good mental health is supported through action:
- small actions,
- daily actions,
human actions.

A message. A conversation. Listening without judgement. Asking for help. Offering support. Taking time to rest. Reaching out instead of struggling alone.

At St Jeanne Antide Foundation, we meet many individuals and families facing difficult life realities, emotional stress, loneliness, trauma, poverty, and uncertainty. We also witness something powerful every day: support changes lives.

Throughout this week, we invite our community to take action for mental wellbeing:
✔ Check in on someone
✔ Speak kindly to yourself
✔ Ask for support when needed
✔ Encourage connection instead of isolation
✔ Help reduce stigma around mental health

No one should feel alone.

If you or someone you know needs support, SJAF is here to listen and help.