Xjenza Malta and Youth Alive Foundation partner to advance STEAM and Sustainability Education Xjenza Malta and the Youth Alive Foundation (YAF) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the delivery of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education through hands-on, community-based learning. Signed earlier this year, the agreement formalises a strategic partnership centred on nature-based educational experiences that strengthen outreach, environmental awareness and community engagement. A key focus of the collaboration is the development of extended educational activities for Esplora visitors and school groups, including beekeeping and permaculture-related visits at Dar Frate Jacoba. Sustainability and biodiversity underpin the partnership, with both organisations working together to promote environmental stewardship through practical learning. As part of its support, Xjenza Malta will provide financial assistance to the Youth Alive Foundation for the installation of an accessibility ramp leading to the fields at Dar Frate Jacoba, as well as the creation of a bee pond and water feature to enhance accessibility and improve the overall visitor experience. The agreement also provides for the sharing of expertise and resources. Xjenza Malta will assign a technical staff member to support apiary operations, while covering transport costs for school groups travelling from Esplora to Dar Frate Jacoba. In turn, the Youth Alive Foundation will host Esplora school groups within its apiary, organic fields and animal quarters, and collaborate on lectures and presentations on permaculture. The MoU was signed by the respective leadership of the two organisations. Xjenza Malta, which includes the Esplora Interactive Science Centre, was represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Silvio Scerri, while the Youth Alive Foundation was represented by its President, Fr Raymond Scicluna OFM. •