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A total of 57 voluntary organ- isations in Gozo will share more than €270,000 in finan- cial assistance under a gov- ernment scheme aimed at supporting community-based projects and initiatives. The funding was an- nounced by Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri, who said the scheme is designed to strengthen Gozo's social, cultural and environmental fabric, while also improving sports facilities and encourag- ing the organisation of sport- ing events on the island. "The aim of these schemes is to promote a culture of vol- unteering and participation in community activities, while also fostering cooperation and networking both among vol- untary organisations them- selves and with the Minis- try for Gozo and Planning," Camilleri said. The minister said that the 'Ministry for Gozo and Plan- ning Financial Assistance Scheme for the Voluntary Sector in Gozo' has grown in popularity in recent years, with both the number of ap- plicants and the allocated budget increasing year after year. The full list of beneficiar- ies and funding allocations is available online. SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER 2025 • ISSUE 065 • PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY gozotoday €1.00 €270,000 to fund Gozo volunteering SEE PAGE 3 Gozo drew 326,000 tourists in August 326,196 visitors travelled to Gozo and Comino in August, making up 69% of all inbound tourists during the month. The figure includes both same-day and over- night visitors, according to official statis- tics. Between January and August, the sister islands welcomed 1,577,212 tourists, or 58% of total arrivals recorded in Malta over the eight-month period. Overall tourist activity continued to grow, with 450,599 people visiting for holidays in August and a further 11,039 for business. Most inbound tourists were aged between 0 and 24, with 37% fol- lowed followed by those aged 25 to 44 with 34%. Gozo's voluntary sector will benefit from over €270,000 in funding, enabling 57 organisations to carry out projects that strengthen the island's social, cultural, and sporting activities Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri attending the announcement of the Gozo VO scheme in Gozo earlier this week