Bob Geldof in Malta

Anti-poverty campaigner and rock star Bob Geldof will stage a concert in Malta this week to raise funds for YMCA. The event at Manoel Island will help YMCA raise awareness about the homeless and will also feature Ira Losco and Winter Moods as supporting acts, Chris Farrugia writes in Orizonti.com:

Bob Geldof, the creator of the Live Aid and Live 8 concerts, has pledged his support to YMCA, and the Malta event aims to raise awareness of the plight of the homeless in Malta. The concert falls within a string of the star's European dates and rounds off a trio of big names to play in Malta in early summer: Sting stages a concert here on June 6 and Roger Waters on July 10.

Bob Geldof's commitment to YMCA's cause is a huge coup for the charity. YMCA has worked hard to turn the spotlight on Malta's homeless in recent years. Last year, the YMCA assisted 9,000 social cases, although not all were homeless. About 300 people officially don't have a roof over their heads in Malta, where many people still find it hard to believe homelessness is a big issue...

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