NEWS

The NGO Regeneration & Progress successfully designed 3 innovative educational programs in the field of medicine, with the support of the SNF.

Following the warm response and high attendance levels of the public, the ‘Journey to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center’ continues its programming, having already completed a two-year long journey. This cultural and educational program is now running its fourth cycle, spreading the message of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) to 87 additional Municipal and Public Libraries across Greece, and 14 Municipalities of Attica.

In June 2016, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in Athens, will host the original cultural event under the title Metamorphosis: The SNFCC to the World.

Given the dramatic dimensions the refugee issue has reached in Greece and throughout Europe, and as part of its grants concerning the relief of refugee populations, the SNF participates in the European Programme for Integration and Migration - EPIM, for the support and implementation of actions focusing on the need for protection of unaccompanied children reaching Greece.

On Tuesday, March 22nd, the “Positive care for dementia” program was presented to the media, which is implemented by Alzheimer’s Disease International - ADI, in collaboration with Alzheimer Hellas.

The Tällberg Foundation organized a workshop on the underlying cause and potential long-term consequences of Europe’s refugee crisis, “Clash of civilizations?” from March 17 to 20 on the island of Lesvos.

On Sunday, March 20th, 2016, the SNF Team ran for New York Road Runners Team for Kids, which raises funds to support New York Road Runners youth programming across all of New York City, year-round. In addition, we witnessed and helped out with the launch of Year 2 of the Youth Running Series.

On March 19th to March 20th , the Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) will visit the island of Schoinousa to provide extensive medical services, free of charge, to its permanent residents.

The Prefecture of Central Greece and the Prolepsis Institute co-signed an agreement to include an additional 3,000 students in the Food Aid & Promotion of Healthy Nutrition program. The SNF matching funds contribution doubles the amount of all donations in support of the Program.