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32nd international Order of Malta hospitallers conference opens in Cologne

The 32^nd international hospitallers conference of the Order of Malta opens today in Cologne. Senior office bearers responsible for the Order’s works around the world and heads of the Order’s auxiliary aid organisations are meeting to discuss and review projects over the last year and plan for future activities.

The theme this year is ‘resilience’ – defined as ‘the capacity to prepare for, resist, respond to, and quickly recover from, strategic shocks and disruptions, and to ensure the continuity of services.’

Current major areas of assistance include Ukraine, Lebanon and Gaza, where the Order is working to support the local populations, providing food and clothing, and psycho-social support.