Order of Malta hosts camp for disabled young people

(Vatican Radio) 600 young disabled people are getting the chance to participate in a summer camp organised by the Order of Malta. The 30th edition of the camp which is currently underway in Co Kildare in Ireland provides an opportunity for guests to overcome personal challenges in a spirit of inclusion, friendship, spirituality and fun. Highlighting the importance of overcoming physical barriers, the motto for the week long event is "Yes you can".
Activities include dances, visits to Irish cultural and tourist attractions, sporting events, and arts and crafts.
Speaking to Lydia O’Kane about the initiative, Philippa Leslie, a member of the Communications team for the Order of Malta says there are many nationalities represented at the camp. “…we have over 20 different nationalities here this year and every man speaks his own tongue…”
Philippa also adds young people with disabilities have “a grand contribution to make to society”.
The Order of Malta in Ireland have been working for the last 3 years to make this project a reality and Communications officer Aoife Clarke says there is great enthusiasm. “ There’s been an awful lot of excitement, an awful lot of build up.”
The Grand Master of the Order of Malta, Fra’ Matthew Festing will be attending the camp which runs to the 17 of August. Listen