A new community arts initiative is bringing young people together through creativity, sustainability and volunteering, thanks to funding from the Voluntary Organisations Projects Scheme (VOPS) administered by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS). The project, “EcoJam – Where Creativity Connects Communities,” is led by youth organisation Generation Change? and aims to strengthen active participation in community life.
Through the initiative, participants are learning new skills while collaborating to create musical instruments and creative resources using recycled materials. Many of the items are being donated by local residents, with old household objects transformed into musical and creative spaces that will be enjoyed by children, young people and residents across different communities. The project includes 12 skills-building workshops, six implementation workshops and three community activities.
During a visit to one of the workshops in Valletta, Minister for Inclusion and Volunteering Julia Farrugia said the government is continuing to invest in voluntary organisations that make “a real difference” within local communities. She said initiatives such as EcoJam demonstrate how young people can become key contributors to building more creative and inclusive communities through volunteering and innovation.
MCVS Chief Executive Mauro Pace Parascandalo thanked the youth workers and volunteers involved, highlighting the positive impact of projects that strengthen local communities and develop creative skills. Meanwhile, Generation Change? Youth Worker Christian Mizzi explained that EcoJam combines creativity, teamwork and sustainability while helping young people build confidence, improve communication skills and experience the value of contributing to projects that benefit the wider community.
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