The Helidoni Foundation, Inc.

🎄 𝑨 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 🌟 As the year comes to an end, we at the Helidoni Foundation reflect on the profound power of collaboration and shared purpose in advancing sustainability and driving social progress. This season reminds us that real change comes from compassion, unity, and believing in a brighter future. By combining philanthropy and social entrepreneurship, we’ve made strides in supporting sustainable development and helping communities thrive. Having you by our side, we’ve turned challenges into opportunities and ideas into action. Together, we’re shaping a future that respects our planet, uplifts communities, and fosters innovation for generations to come. May you all have a joyful Christmas and a New Year filled with happiness, inspiration, and purpose as we continue this important work hand in hand! Warmest wishes from the Helidoni Foundation team ✨

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 & 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 | Navigating Green and Social Career Opportunities in the 21st Century 🌱 In response to the urgent need for sustainable development and the global shift towards a greener economy and a more equitable world, Ecogenia and The American College of Greece, supported by the U.S. Embassy in Greece, are co-organizing the first Sustainability Skills & Career Fair. The goal is to inspire young minds to explore sustainability career paths and connect them with employers across sectors. The event welcomes both those with clear career goals and those still exploring, offering opportunities to grow with sustainability as their guide. The Fair will feature exhibitors from civil society and the private sector, all focused on sustainable practices. Attendees can participate in job interviews, networking, Career Clinics (e.g., mock interviews, CV audits, career coaching), and an interactive "Sustainability Agora" for open discussions. 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, with pre-registration: https://lnkd.in/gj6FK6Wt 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧? Saturday 19 October 2024, 12:00 - 17:00 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞? The American College of Greece, 6 Gravias str., Ag. Paraskevi, 153 42 👉 For more information, visit the event website: https://lnkd.in/dVittqgb

𝐓𝐇𝐈 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 – 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ✨ Are you a for-profit company making a positive impact in Greece? This is your chance to shine! 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰 for The Hellenic Initiative's Venture Impact Awards 2024 and join THI's mission to empower ventures that drive meaningful social, environmental, or humanitarian change. Since 2020, VIA has awarded $805,000 in cash prizes to 49 winning teams. For 2024, VIA is offering $100,000 in cash prizes to startups that excel in innovation, collaboration, and impact 🚀 This is the opportunity to showcase your work, gain recognition, and make a difference! 🔗 Submit your application by 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: https://lnkd.in/duMJjury

𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 - 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝟐𝟖-𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 | Reconnect with the land, food, and farmers of Greece! 👨🌾👩🌾 What better way to spend the weekend than by visiting local farms, meeting passionate producers, and enjoying dozens of events across every corner of Greece? ✨ Highlights include: • Guided tours of farms and production units • Workshops for all ages • Cooking and tasting sessions featuring farm-to-fork local products • Traditional guesthouse accommodations and scenic countryside walks Open Farm Days showcase Greek agriculture and agritourism in a fun, interactive, and meaningful way for visitors of all ages. This event highlights the warmth of local farms, the dedication behind their work, and the richness of Greece’s unique products. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to: • Meet the producers and discover where your food truly comes from • Explore the vital role farmers play in preserving the land and promoting sustainable agro-ecosystems • Immerse yourself in authentic Greek agritourism and enjoy local delicacies straight from the source Want to learn more and start planning your visits? Click here: https://lnkd.in/dj8sTwu5 Open Farm

Immerse yourself in "𝐄𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐚": A Call to Action for Life on the Planet 🌍 An inspiring project initiated by the World Human Forum, featuring world-renowned opera singer Joyce DiDonato in her original musical work "Eden", which seeks to raise awareness about the importance of environmental stewardship and the need for collective action to preserve our planet. Filmed in April at the historic grounds of Ancient Olympia, just days before the Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, this initiative not only celebrates music and culture but also delivers a powerful message about environmental responsibility. The acclaimed orchestra Il Pomo d'Oro, with musicians from around the world, accompanies DiDonato. The finale of the iconic "Eden in Olympia" includes a performance of the Olympic Anthem in a groundbreaking trilingual rendition (Greek, French, and English) by DiDonato and three children's choirs. The performance symbolizes the spirit of unity and cooperation at the heart of Olympic values. "Eden in Olympia" is a co-production of the World Human Forum, Megaron Athens Concert Hall, UNITEL, and ZDF, in association with ARTE and ERT. Our Foundation is proud to have contributed to this production through a grant. The project had its world premiere in July and is now available for wider viewing. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 "𝐄𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐚" 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟑:𝟑𝟎 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐑𝐓𝟐. The film will also be available online on ARTE.TV until Oct 18, 2024. Trailer: https://lnkd.in/dwT2A9_H

We’re excited to announce our collaboration 🤝 with SciCo, an NGO that we’ve long admired for its innovative approach to engaging the public with science. SciCo’s multifaceted portfolio of activities not only has it reached more than 400,000 people in Greece, but it also extends beyond boarders. With a focus on STEM education and a particular interest in transferring this knowledge to underserved communities, SciCo has created the 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, which we’re proud to be supporting with a grant this year. The Program aims to empower children in Tanzania by amplifying their learning experience and agency, even inspire them to pursue careers in STEM fields which can potentially lead to greater economic opportunities and development in the country. Through STEM, learning becomes interactive, the world of science exciting and skills such as problem-solving, creativity and design thinking are developed, while teamwork is enhanced. At the same time, the Program is designed to assist local teachers to deliver long-term, high-quality STEM/STEAM education. In the previous two quests to Tanzania (Nov 2022 & Aug 2023), the train-the-trainer approach was applied to more than 50 local community teachers in 6 villages. With the help of curriculum co-created by SciCo and Saving Africa's Nature - SANA in Tanzania and the STEM kits donated to each school, these teachers continue to provide STEM education to more than 10,000 students in their schools. [*photos are taken from last year’s Program]

📢 Results Announcement for the 7th Cycle of the Points of Support Program It is with great pleasure that we announce the 34 projects that will be funded in the context of the 7th Cycle of the Points of Support Program, concerning the themes of Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities, Child Health Protection, Environmental Protection, Prevention and Health Promotion of Adults, Combating Poverty and Food Crisis, Social Innovation in Small Coastal Local Communities and Sustainable Cities and Communities! The 10 collaborating Foundations that support the Program wish much success to the 41 NGOs that will implement these 34 selected projects! Our Foundation, at the thematic area of Sustainable Cities and Communities, is happy to support: 👏 Communitism | Project: HeriScope 👏 Diversity United | Project: Eco-RestoRATE 👏 #CulturalAssociationOfAgrampela_"Saint Demetrios" and #AnotherWay_PorestouMonastery | Project: Restoration and reopening of water groove and traditional stone water mill To read the full list of the funded NGOs/projects, please check the link https://lnkd.in/dpFkXP-Y [*photos are taken from previous projects, implemented during the 6th Cycle of the Program]

At 38 Diligianni Theodorou Street, near the Athens Railway Station, a new mural of the #Genia17 project is ready. A collective artwork of the street artist #SAME84 and secondary school students from the ACS Athens (American Community Schools), its concept lies in the SDG4 - Quality Education. Prior to the mural, the students and the artist came together to talk about the essence of this SDG and brainstorm on the design. What does inclusive and equitable quality education mean to them and how could their thoughts be put on a drawing? Following their fruitful discussions, the students prepared their own creations which they then shared with the artist. SAME84 combined elements and drew inspiration from them to create the final design, making sure that the resulting artwork captured the project's goal and reflected the input from the students involved. #Genia17 is an initiative of elcproductions and this is the second SDG that we’re funding. We truly hope that the mural will speak to people’s hearts, transmitting the message of Quality Education as the cornerstone of human development! https://genia17.gr/

The HIGGS is running its 3rd Philanthropy 2.0 Conference, which this year is dedicated to Digital Environment and Artificial Intelligence. How do these relate to and can be incorporated in Philanthropy? 👉 Experts from Greece and abroad will present techniques, tools, and good practices regarding the impact of Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Environment on public benefit initiatives and the evolution of Philanthropy. 👉 Representatives from Civil Society, institutions and businesses will share their knowledge and experiences on the adoption of new technologies with the use of AI in the creation of social impact initiatives. 15-16 May 2024 | NCSR DEMOKRITOS Conference Center | Free admission Find the agenda & registration link here: https://lnkd.in/dmB3mHUz

For three days Athens will live to the rhythm of cycling 🚲 The Athens Bike Festival powered by DEI invites us all to be part of this great celebration at its renewed 10th edition! The festival highlights the joy of cycling, practicality, convenience, and health benefits that characterize this medium. Life can be more beautiful with a bike, and the over 15.000 annual visitors that the Athens Bike Festival hosts can confirm this. The first day kicked-off with a Conference about Cycling Tourism, the first ever organized in Greece. Distinguished speakers among which Elena Rapti (Deputy Minister of Tourism), Stefanos Sidiropoulos (President of the Hellenic Association of Tourism Enterprises in Outdoor Activities), Spiros Papageorgiou (Co-founder of Cities for Cycling and EuroVelo Council Member) and Jesper Poerksen (Chair of the Eurovelo Council and the Danish Cycling Tourism) shared valuable input with the audience. Apart from exhibitions of products & services around bicycles, the festival also includes fun activities such as e-rides, bike talks, trial shows, educational workshops, walker races (for kids) and many more. Don’t miss out! April 12-14, 2024 @ the Old OSY Depot https://lnkd.in/d7R7P9hX