The University of Malta Cottonera Resource Centre was set up to act as a bridge between the communities in the inner harbour area and the University of Malta. It seeks to act as a hub that co-ordinates links between these communities and the University, facilitating resource-transfer and capacity building.
WAVE is a formal network of European women's NGOs working in the field of combating violence against women and children (women's refuges, counselling centres, SOS hotlines/helplines, organisations focusing on prevention and training, among others). Dr Marceline Naudi is the Academic Expert on the board of the WAVE Network.