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My name is Anna, and I am the President of the Active Integration Association Rurzyca, an international project coordinator, and an educator with over 20 years of experience working with various age groups in Poland, Germany, and Malta.
As a language enthusiast, I hold degrees in Slavic Studies, German Studies, and English Studies, as well as in early childhood and primary education. My approach to work emphasizes holistic development and education.
As a mindfulness trainer and mental coach, I am passionate about sensory integration. I believe that a happy person is one whose physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions are in balance. For years, I have dedicated myself to helping women discover their inner strength and equilibrium by sharing techniques that promote self-understanding and effectively manage stress and emotions.
I invite you to join our activities. All of this takes place in the beautiful and calming surroundings of the Mediterranean island of Gozo.
Is there a better environment for nurturing sisterhood and personal growth, for relaxation and adventure?
Come and embark on this transformative journey with us!
My Story
The meeting and related activities will take place in the village of Għarb (Maltese: L-Għarb), located at the westernmost point of the island of Gozo, part of Malta, with a population of 1,539. Għarb was a small settlement that developed during the medieval period.
The word "Għarb" comes from Arabic and means "West", as the village is the westernmost point of the island. Its history can be seen in its center, where some houses feature beautifully decorated stone balconies.
Għarb was established as a parish in 1679, which spurred the construction of a baroque parish church. Built between 1699 and 1729, it has a facade that is often compared to the Church of St. Agnes by Francesco Borromini in Piazza Navona, Rome.
The village square, embodying the essence of Gozo's landscape, has become the motif of many postcards and the backdrop for numerous films. Għarb is located in one of the most picturesque areas of Gozo. Here is Ta'Dbieġi - a center for traditional Gozitan crafts. On the outskirts of Għarb is also the Chapel of St. Demetrius. Legend has it that a woman from the area prayed there to recover her son kidnapped by pirates. She vowed to keep an oil lamp burning day and night until her son returned. Responding to her prayers, St. Demetrius "leapt" from his portrait on his white horse and rode across the water to the pirate ship. He defeated the pirates and returned the boy to his mother. He then returned to the painting, and the hoofprint of his horse remained visible in the rocks.
Nearby is also the Ta' Pinu Basilica, Malta's most important Marian sanctuary. It was here, in 1883, that a local woman – Karmni Grima – heard the voice of the Virgin Mary. Karmni Grima and the healer Frenċ tal-Għarb are the two most famous residents of this village.
