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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 31 MARCH 2024 7 COMMERCIAL Crowdfunding for Change: help children in Kenya drink clean water A new crowdfunding campaign on Zaar will address the urgent need for clean water in the vil- lage of Kibwezi in Kenya. The campaign hopes to raise €17,000 – of which more than a third has already been donat- ed from generous backers – to kick-start the project to drill a borehole in Kibwezi. Water is a fundamental neces- sity of life: yet, in Kenya alone, approximately 3,100 children die each year due to lack of ac- cess to clean water. The school- children in Kibwezi Youth Cen- tre currently receive just two cups of clean water to drink per day. This water is brought to them from distances that are greater than the length of Mal- ta, carried in jerrycans similar to those typically used to carry fu- el. The new borehole, once com- plete, would be both life-chang- ing and live-saving for these children, providing them access to clean, safe water from which they can drink as much as they need, as well as dramatically im- proving the health and quality of life for families in the area. While every donation makes a meaningful impact, backers will also receive a reward according to the amount they donate, from a heartfelt thank-you note de- livered via email, to a Mission- 4Changes T-shirt or hoodie to proudly display their support for this important cause. Mission4Changes, a non-re- ligious movement dedicat- ed to humanitarian missions, launched the project to cele- brate its fourth anniversary of impactful service around the world. To support the Donate Clean Water to Children in Kibwezi, Kenya crowdfunding campaign on Zaar, visit www.zaar.com.mt. GSD Marketing Ltd.'s sales fleet goes fully electric GSD Marketing Ltd has em- barked on an electrification journey of the Company's light vehicles as part of its commit- ment to a more sustainable fu- ture and a cleaner environment. An investment of more than €650k was made to provide all the sales team with 18 brand new electric vehicles. This tran- sition will contribute towards a saving of over 60 tonnes of car- bon emissions per year. The sales representatives will also receive training on how to maximize their vehicle range. Moreover, the Company is in the process of installing eight charging stations within its premises to ensure an efficient way of charging this fleet. GSD Marketing Ltd.'s commit- ment to minimize the environ- mental impact of our operations has been unwavering, with a par- ticular focus on recycling, water stewardship, energy efficiency and climate protection through meaningful actions such as the Alter Aqua program, the Ze- ro Waste Future program and Zero Waste HoReCa program. These programmes are funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation and since their implementation in 2011,2019 and 2022 respec- tively, have left tangible lasting positive impacts in our society. GSD Marketing Ltd.'s full shift to electric vehicles is an inspiring tale of innovation and eco-consciousness. The Compa- ny's green step is setting the pace for others to follow. It's not just leading by example; it's driving by it. Frank Salt Real Estate opens new letting office in Fgura IN response to the growing de- mand for letting services in Southern Malta, Frank Salt Real Estate proudly inaugurates a new Letting Branch in Fgura, comple- menting its Letting operations through its Cospicua and Marsas- cala offices in the region. This move underscores the agency's commitment to address- ing the evolving needs of landlords and tenants. Situated on Zabbar road, this branch will focus on fostering strong landlord-tenant relationships and ensuring unpar- alleled customer satisfaction. The office will be managed by Karen Mills who has recently been appointed as Letting Manager. Karen Mills brings over a decade of managerial experience, previ- ously managing large teams in the retail sector before transitioning to real estate in 2011. Her lead- ership and training background make her well-suited to spearhead the Letting Division's growth in the southern region of Malta. Ka- ren's enthusiastic approach and commitment to excellence align perfectly with Frank Salt's values, and she looks forward to building a dynamic letting team in Fgura. Karen's primary responsibility will be to strengthen the compa- ny's letting activities in the south, working closely with her manager Stanley Bonello and the Letting Head of Division Philippa Tabone. "I am now looking forward to fully embracing the challenges that lie ahead, managing the new Letting office in Fgura, whilst still working in the sales sector, as well as helping new consultants achieve great results. I love being around people, so my aim is to put together an awesome letting team and create a busy letting hub in the South of Malta, something I feel is needed. I would like to thank Stanley Bonello, Fgura Sales Branch Manager for his contin- ued support and mentorship over the past 7 years and look forward to a strong collaboration between the two Fgura offices." comment- ed Karen. Darren De Domenico, COO of Frank Salt Real Estate, empha- sized the company's commitment to prioritizing landlords and en- suring they receive the best return for their property investments. He stated, "At Frank Salt Real Estate, we understand the importance of putting landlords first. Our prom- ise is to provide personalized ser- vice, tailored to their needs, to en- sure they achieve optimal returns on their investments." Managing Director Jean Chapelle Paleologo highlighted the company's focus on expand- ing its team of property letting consultants to meet the growing demand in Southern and West- ern Malta. He remarked, "With the strong demand for rentals in these up-and-coming areas, in- cluding new developments in the aviation sector, commercial and retail areas like Skyparks and The Shoreline, as well as the upcoming health hub in Paola, we are active- ly recruiting more talented indi- viduals to join our team. Our goal is to provide top-notch service to our clients while continuing to grow and meet the needs of the market." Above: Assistant Manager Fgura Letting Karen Mills