Rita Vella Borg


Name Surname: Rita Vella Borg

Country: Malta

City: Mosta

Nationality: Maltese

Background:


I was always recognised in the past for my strong personality and in 2010 I was chosen as one of the 12 Women Inspiring Europe, by the European Institute for Gender Equality in Vilnius, Lithuania, which aims to give more visibility to some of Europe’s outstanding women and their achievements to serve as inspiration.


Although bound to a wheelchair, this has never held me back. I was the chair of the Muscular Dystrophy Group and vice president of the National Commission – Persons with Disability. My aim is to ensure people with disability can be involved in every aspect of life, from education to work.


Sector: Third

Position: Chairperson of the Muscular Dystrophy Group in Malta, Vice President of the Commission for Persons with Disability. I am also an artist and use my mouth to hold the brush to paint.