President Myriam Spiteri Debono attended a ceremony in Gozo on Thursday evening marking the work of the OASI Foundation and its 34th anniversary.
During the ceremony, which took place on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the President presented an award on behalf of OASI to the Victoria Scout Group for the group鈥檚 work at the heart of the community.
In a speech on the occasion, she praised those who have found the courage to embark on a journey with OASI to overcome addictions, and follow a path that gives them more control, peace and solace.
While acknowledging that this step requires determination and courage, the President noted how addictions have become a social scourge that is eroding the foundations of social principles and values.
During the 34th anniversary celebration, on behalf of the OASI Foundation, the Chief Executive, Mr. Noel Xerri, and the Chairman, Mr. Joseph Borg, spoke, sharing a strong sense of gratitude, hope and commitment for the Foundation to continue to be a source of help and hope for those experiencing addiction-related difficulties.
They also thanked the Ministers present, the workers, the volunteers and all the authorities, for their support and commitment to the organisation and to the addiction field.
Present for the occasion were Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri, Minister for Social Policy and Children鈥檚 Rights, Dr. Michael Falzon, Minister for Health, Dr. Jo Etienne Abela, Members of Parliament, and Directors of the Foundation, among others.
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