Friends of the National Archives

The Friends of the National Archives of Malta is a voluntary organisation set up in 1993 aimed at raising public awareness of the work of the National Archives and of the importance of preserving documents of historical value.

The Friends arrange activities throughout the year, aimed at fundraising and the building of a public consciousness in favour of preserving the country's archival heritage. Individual or corporate membership of the Friends allows you to share in activities of the organisation and ensure that this organisation keeps up its valuable work.

The organisation runs a souvenir/book shop from the premises of the National Archives in Rabat. It usually opens its doors during activities organised by the Friends. Orders to purchase any item available for sale can be placed by email or post. All income generated by the Friends is rechannelled into projects aimed at the preservation of the records held by the National Archives.

The Friends also promote a volunteers scheme which is co-ordinated by the Head of the National Archives. Volunteers help by contributions in the form of data input, proof reading, cataloguing and other initiatives.