Axion Hellas inaugurated the new library of the Gymnasium-Lyceum of Anafi today, June 24th, with the aim of promoting creative engagement and development for the students. The virtual ceremony was attended by the Minister of Education, Mrs. Niki Kerameos, and the Mayor of the island, Mr. Iakovos Roussos, along with other local authorities.
The children had the opportunity to explore the new library, while speeches and blessings were part of the event. We were joined by Manos Gavras, an author of children's books, who kindly provided the children with books from Psichogios Publications.
With great joy, we inaugurated the new Rural Medical Clinic of the community of Syrrako, which will enhance primary healthcare services in the community and the wider area of the Municipality of North Tzoumerka.
We have completed the delivery of 15 tablets to Leipsoi, out of the total donation of 272 tablets provided by Axion Hellas to meet the immediate needs of students and workers on the islands of Agathonisi, Amorgos, Anafi, Arki, Astypalea, Gavdos, Heraklia, Thirassia, Kalamos, Karpathos, Kasos, Kastellorizo, Kimolos, Meganisi, Schinoussa, Tilos, Folegandros, Chalki, and Psara.
Axion Hellas' emergency action in cooperation with the National Public Health Organization (EODY), in order to provide diagnostic tests for Covid-19 to residents of 15 small islands of the Aegean, was successfully completed.
In the beautiful island of Kastellorizo, yesterday afternoon, in a humble and deeply moving ceremony, after the consecration service by Father Georgios, Ms. Mareva Grabofski-Mitsotakis pressed the "green button" and put into operation the electric generator, which was installed on the island through the generous donation of Ms. Elena Ambrosiadou and the efforts of AXION HELLAS.
Reconstruction of the auxiliary boat of the TPK “Daniolos” with the kind sponsorship of Axion Hellas
A fully refurbished, inflatable RHIB (rigid-hulled inflatable) military speedboat was delivered to the Hellenic Navy yesterday. It is a high-capacity auxiliary boat of the TPK “DANIOLOS”, one of the most cutting edge missile launchers of the Hellenic Navy.
Being responsible for the citizens of our remote islands of Greece, our volunteers, but also with respect for the rules set by the government in order to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, we are obliged to postpone our 9th mission scheduled for the period 1-10 of May. Axion Hellas supports doctors and the nursing and paramedical staff who fight the pandemic every day.
The new year finds us all ready and organized for our first action. The first big sailing for 2020 will take place from 1-10 May with destinations in Folegandros, Anafi, Karpathos, Halki, Pserimos, Arki and Agathonisi.
In addition to the clinics we will set up in Meganissi, our 8th action includes partnerships that will contribute significantly to our work.
Our upcoming action will take place in Meganisi, Kalamos and Kastos. We are leaving on December 4 with the first destination being Meganisi!
The special event entitled "Costumes with Faces" at the Benaki Museum of Hellenic Culture was organized with great success on November 26, 2019.