PRESIDENT AND MRS. DE MARCO VISIT DAR IL-KAPTAN

President Guido de Marco and Mrs. de Marco, this morning, visited Dar il-Kaptan in Mtarfa. This visit was made on the occasion of National Disability Week. The President and Mrs. de Marco visit philanthropic organisations on a regular basis.

The Chairman of Dar il-Kaptan Foundation, Mr. Marcel Pisani, explained that Dar il-Kaptan is a respite care home for people with special needs. It operates as a day care centre for those persons with disabilities and who do not attend adult training centres or schools. It is also a residential home for those persons whose families may be away for some time.

President and Mrs. de Marco met the persons who attend at Dar il-Kaptan and the staff who run the home. They were shown round the place and were told of the different projects, which the foundation was planning to carry out. President de Marco praised the work being carried out and spoke of the need that the public be made aware of the services offered at Dar il-Kaptan. He spoke highly of the dedication shown by those looking after persons in need of Dar il-Kaptan.