Ħamrun Ħanin, the social arm of Hamrun Spartans FC, has launched its main social initiative for the season, with the objective of raising funds aimed at purchasing a guide dog for a person with visual impairment. The campaign, unveiled today on International Guide Dogs Day, will reach its climax with the FA Trophy Semi-Final against Hibernians,...
Ħamrun Spartans players and technical staff, together with volunteers from Ħamrun Ħanin, recently visited the Imtaħleb Facility for young offenders, sharing their time and experiences with the youths residing there. The initiative aimed to spread hope and highlight the power of sports in transforming lives. Whilst at the Facility, the Ħamrun players, led by Captain...
Installation of mini libraries seeks to encourage reading among Malta’s football academies Ħamrun Ħanin has launched the Goal for Literacy project in collaboration with the Youth Football Association and the National Literacy Agency with the objective of encouraging reading among Malta's budding young sporting talents. This initiative will see the distribution of mini-libraries and Maltese and...
This year, Hamrun Ħanin and Hamrun Spartans Football Club marked World Down Syndrome Day (March 21) with a series of heartwarming and inclusive activities, in collaboration with the Down Syndrome Association Malta. The initiative, which ran throughout the week, was designed to celebrate and promote the importance of inclusion, fun, and community spirit, with an...
Ħamrun Ħanin has been named the winner of the Sport for Social Change Award 2025, presented by the Malta Sports Journalists Association during a Gala Evening held at the Westin Dragonara Resort. The award was granted in recognition of the voluntary organisation’s Autism Awareness Initiative, which was organised last year. The initiative aimed to raise...
Ħamrun Ħanin has presented a EUR 1,000 donation to Dar Merħba Bik following the successful completion of its campaign to raise awareness about ending violence against women. This initiative, held as part of the international days to commemorate the cause, featured a variety of activities aimed at encouraging women to speak out and calling for...
The Cancer Research and Innovation Hub Malta (CRIHM) has launched a Mobile Unit aimed at raising awareness and providing education on cancer prevention across Malta and Gozo. The Mobile Unit will provide information on screening, prevention, and healthy living while also supporting cancer research efforts in Malta, complementing existing initiatives and resources to further strengthen...
A ground-breaking research project aimed at preventing colorectal cancer was officially launched this February 2025. The Prevent-CRC project, a community-driven initiative, seeks to identify conditions that can help prevent colorectal cancer and generate critical data to aid in the development of more specific early detection tests for cancer and pre-lesions. The project's ultimate goal is...
For the third consecutive year, Ħamrun Ħanin organised its now-traditional Christmas lunch for elderly members of Ħamrun Spartans FC. The event brought together long-time supporters and former players, creating a cheerful atmosphere filled with laughter, shared memories and festive cheer. This special gathering not only honoured the club’s elderly members but also served as a team-building...
In a heart-warming twist on a football tradition, Ħamrun Ħanin replaced the usual practice of players being accompanied onto the pitch by children with a special gesture for the elderly. During the recent match between Ħamrun Spartans and Hibernians, the players walked out hand in hand with elderly long-time supporters of the club. This initiative aimed...