Established in 2021, the Malta Crafts Foundation is a public organisation dedicated to the preservation of Maltese craftsmanship. The foundation provides support to local craftspeople, to develop their skills and creativity in order to safeguard their interests and entrepreneurial value as skilled makers. The foundation aims to nurture an ecosystem which allows artisans based in Malta to navigate current challenges, transforming them into opportunities to ensure the sustainability of the country’s artisan sector, particularly the traditional crafts that form an integral part of Maltese heritage. The Malta Crafts Foundation engages in a wide range of initiatives to fulfil its mission, opening of artisans' workshops for the general public and the organisation of artisan markets; the documentation of endangered crafts along with the broadcasting of documentaries on national television; active participation in international events and network organisations; as well as various other initiatives to help artisans adapt to today's market place.