Interview of GIVMED – Incubator 1st Cycle

1) A few words about the organization’s goals, work and results so far. In 2015 every Greek bought about 45 boxes of medicines and 10-15% unused… at the same time, 2,300,000 fellow human beings lived below the poverty line, i.e. they could not meet their basic needs. This gap is bridged by GIVMED, the first…

Interview of iSea – Incubator 1st Cycle

1) A few words about the organization’s goals, work and results so far. The purpose of iSea is to protect and conserve aquatic ecosystems through a holistic approach to the contemporary problems they face. In addition, its objectives are to inform and raise awareness of the state, public opinion about the environmental and social impacts…

The activities of METAdrasi at HIGGS

We offered our space to METAdrasi: Action for migration and development. Specifically: Workshops for the Temporary Hospitality of Unaccompanied Minors in Families of META-Drasi January – June 2017. Monthly gatherings of the families that participated, in order for them to share experiences and exchange feelings, thoughts, reflections and suggestions to address potential challenges. Meetings of…

The NPOs of the 4th cycle of the Accelerator talk about the program

Alexia Serpantie, Park of Joy: A Park for All “What a wonderful building! These are the first thoughts that come to our mind. Then, you walk in, many smiling faces and full of energy, you feel like you have known this place and people for years. You feel like your own home as you manage…

Interview of the ‘Lara’ Guide-Dog School Hellas – Incubator 1st Cycle

1) A few words about the organization’s goals, work and results so far. The ‘Lara’ Guide-Dog School Hellas is an NPO that was founded in 2008 in an attempt to have dog guides in Greece as a service for people with vision loss. Its main purpose is the training of guide dogs teams while introducing…

Interview of Athens Makerspace – Incubator 1st Cycle

1) A few words about the organization’s goals, work and results so far. Athens Makerspace is a space where, with the help of modern and traditional technologies, its members have the opportunity to learn, share and innovate in the construction of objects. Through activities, one can envision innovative solutions and products not only in his…

Interview of The Tipping Point- Incubator 1st Cycle

1) A few words about the organization’s purposes, work and results so far. The Tipping Point (TTP) provides primary school pupils and students who come from remote Greek villages with the opportunity to meet via live video, models (mentors) from around the world, that otherwise would not have been able to meet. The aim of…

Training seminar by Caritas Hellas at HIGGS

May 23 & 25 & 26, 2017 – Caritas Hellas held a training seminar under the ELBa program at HIGGS. The ELBa (Emergenza Lavoro nei Balcani) project is an inter-Balkan program for the social economy and entrepreneurship of the Caritas network. The project partners are the local Caritas organizations from 8 Southeast European countries represented by…

HIGGS Workshop: Creativity & Innovation in NGOs

29 June 2017 – 7 representatives of Nonprofit Organizations participated in the educational – experiential workshop “Creativity & Innovation in NGOs” organized by HIGGS in collaboration with EFFECT. The participants had the opportunity to develop their ideas and receive feedback through individual and group exercises as well as role-playing games. Speakers/facilitators: • Sotiris Baratsas, CEO…

Presentation of the new website of VouliWatch

14 June 2017 – VouliWatch organized the presentation of its new website with upgraded features and the profiles of the members of the parliament at HIGGS. The aim of the presentation was the exchange of opinions in order to optimize the new website. The speakers spoke about the work of VouliWatch and the actions it has…

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