Comment: | The Arka Foundation is a voluntary, non-profit making and non-government organisation. The foundation for the past thirty two years has strived to promote the welfare of people with special needs and their families. In 1995, The Arka Foundation established the Arka Respite Centre in Gozo, the neighbouring island to Malta.
The philosophy of the Foundation is based on the individual's right to dignity, respect and privacy. The Respite Centre, apart from offering a comprehensive choice of programmes, also provides a needs-lead service with emphasis on the views and needs of the clients, thanks to carefully selected and trained staff.
Built over three levels, the Respite Centre has been planned so that people with special needs could achieve the maximum benefit. It can accommodate thirty two clients in seventeen bedrooms, eleven with bathroom en suite. A special therapeutic bath is found on the first and second floor as well as two indoor heated pools, a Jacuzzi, and a gymnasium on the ground floor. There are various services and programmes on offer. For more information, contact them or visit the web site. |
