Seventy-four students with disabilities are benefiting from the Voice for Inclusion Summer Club 2026, an inclusive summer programme offering a safe and supportive environment where participants can develop their skills, build friendships and enjoy new experiences.The programme is being supported through an investment of €150,000 and is a collaboration between Aġenzija Sapport, the Foundation for Educational Services (FES) and the Ministry for Gozo.Now in its third year, the Voice for Inclusion Summer Club began on 13th July and will run until 11th September, with sessions taking place from Monday to Friday between 8:15am and 12:15pm.Education, inclusion and voluntary work ministers Byron Camilleri, Clint Camilleri and Julia Farrugia recently visited one of the club’s sessions.Through activities adapted to the different needs and abilities of participants, the programme aims to give children and young people with disabilities opportunities to continue learning, express their creativity, strengthen their independence and develop social relationships in a safe and inclusive setting.Minister for Inclusion and Volunteering Julia Farrugia said the initiative demonstrates the Government’s commitment to creating a fairer and more inclusive society.She said the investment ensures that children and young people with disabilities have the same opportunities as their peers to participate, learn and enjoy summer experiences, while also providing important support to their families.Farrugia also highlighted the importance of maintaining a stable routine during the summer months, helping children make a smoother and more positive transition back to school in September.Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri said the Government’s funding has allowed more than 70 students to attend the programme, where they can continue developing their skills while enjoying their summer in a safe environment.He described the initiative as part of the Government’s commitment to ensuring that people in Gozo have equal opportunities to progress and participate in society.Education and Sport Minister Byron Camilleri said SkolaSajf should be a service that reaches everyone, stressing that inclusion needs to go beyond principles and translate into concrete support and opportunities.He said the collaboration between FES, Voice for Inclusion and the other entities involved is ensuring that children and young people with disabilities in Gozo have access to a safe and supportive educational environment tailored to their individual needs, while also supporting their families.“This is the inclusion we want to continue strengthening in SkolaSajf and throughout the education system,” Camilleri said, adding that the aim is to remove barriers and create opportunities for everyone to participate and reach their potential.What do you make of this?•