Blue Door Education (VO/2165) is an NGO in Valletta, Malta. Our team of passionate and compassionate volunteers is dedicated to providing free literacy, language and life skill classes, both in person and online, for adult refugees and asylum seekers, and adult migrants with a social worker referral. Education enables upward social mobility, and each additional skill can mean higher income, leading to better access to nutritious food, sanitation, healthcare and accommodation. The hands-on linguistic first aid and practical skills courses we provide help refugees and asylum seekers rebuild their lives in in Malta with dignity, equity and confidence.

For many of our students the difficult journey to Malta is only the first hurdle in their resettlement. Many have left everything they knew and loved behind, are dealing with trauma, and urgently need to find a way to survive. A language barrier is always the largest obstacle, and overcoming it opens doors to better integration and increased opportunities.

Community is equally as important for displaced persons, and by providing our learners with a safe and welcoming space, they can express themselves, make connections and stay informed about local services. Moreover, learners receive help developing their CVs, opening bank accounts, obtaining bus passes and applying for courses. We also regularly invite representatives from trusted partner organisations to provide information on topics such as community events, employment, legal support, human rights, etc.

We rely heavily on monetary donations to keep our doors open and our services free for those who need us most in our communities, and are immensely grateful for the kind donations from individuals and organisations.