CHARITY


Penny Marathon | Athens | July 9
WHAT'S ON

The Penny Marathon fundraiser for strays is looking for participants and volunteers to help during the event, which will take place on July 9 at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.


THI Canada teams up with nine foundations to help Greek startups, nonprofit groups
POINTS OF SUPPORT PROGRAM

The Hellenic Initiative Canada (THI Canada) nonprofit has joined nine Greek foundations to launch the sixth round of the Points of Support Program, helping organizations with innovative, small-scale initiatives that have significant social impact for the benefit of society, the environment, and vulnerable groups.


Ark of the World founder to appear before prosecutor Friday
NEWS

The founder of the Ark of the World children’s foundation, which is under investigation for child abuse and financial fraud, will appear before the prosecutor for an initial statement on Friday as a suspect in the commission of a felony and a misdemeanor. 



Children’s charity founder to appear in court on Feb. 3
NEWS

Father Antonios, the founder of the Ark of the World children’s charity which is under investigation regarding allegations of the sexual abuse of minors and possible financial fraud, will finally appear before a court on February 3.

Minister takes swipe at charity for children
NEWS

Labor and Social Affairs Minister Domna Michailidou took a swipe on Wednesday at the founder of Smile of the Child, Kostas Giannopoulos, over the nonprofit children’s welfare organization’s finances.


Findings link children’s charity to financial crimes
NEWS

The Anti-Money Laundering Authority has reportedly found serious indications of financial crimes by the management of children’s charity Ark of the World, which is under investigation over its finances amid accusations of sexual abuse of minor.