Atlas Insurance has made a contribution to SOS Malta’s overseas development aid initiative with a €3,000 donation that was raised through the efforts of employees and the company.

The donation was presented on Tuesday by Atlas Insurance CEO Matthew von Brockdorff to SOS Malta Founder Member and Board Administrator Claudia Taylor East.

SOS Malta is a Maltese NGO that works with local and international voluntary organisations to aid people experiencing times of crisis and provide them with support services and opportunities to implement development and change their country.

The funds donated by Atlas Insurance will be passed on by SOS Malta to the international NGO Save The Children and will be dedicated to alleviating the hardships faced by the long-suffering children of Gaza, helping to provide them with relief and hope in this time of war.

The donation will specifically be used to finance play structures that create safe spaces in which children can engage in fun and educational activities under the professional supervision of social workers as part of a psychosocial aid programme.

Matthew von Brockdorff commented that this donation reflects Atlas’ concern for the well-being of those who are most vulnerable and its awareness that, in times of war, the impact on innocent lives is immeasurable.

“I am proud of Team Atlas for responding generously to this fund-raising initiative, in the spirit of our culture of compassion and genuine desire to contribute to improve the lives of others in meaningful ways,” he said.

Whilst thanking Atlas Insurance Ms Taylor East, on behalf of SOS Malta, stated that amidst the chaos of war, “let us be architects of hope for the innocent children caught up in its crossfire.”