American Association of School Administrators Visits Malta

Ambassador Kmiec addresses school administrators and educators

U.S. Ambassador Douglas Kmiec facilitated discussions on comparative religion education and interfaith dialogue among delegates of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), Maltese educators, and leaders of the Islamic and Jewish faiths in Malta. 

Delegates of AASA were in Malta between October 30 and November 3 to visit a number of schools and meet with officials from the University of Malta and MCAST. 

The AASA has enabled and enhanced collaboration efforts between and among educational organizations across the globe and has offered the opportunity for constructive dialogue on important issues affecting education and society.                                          

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Mrs. Kmiec Visits with the Ursuline sisters

Mrs. Kmiec being greeted by the sisters

Mrs. Kmiec visits with the Ursuline sisters at "the House in Sliema," a shelter and orphanage for children 4 years of age and younger.  The children may be from refugee or Maltese families alike; the only qualification is that the children be in need of assistance which Sisters and other volunteers provide with joy.