Greek philanthropy

The Greek Woman Who Changed the Course of Children’s Healthcare in Greece

On August 7, 1933, Greek philanthropist Aglaia Kyriakou signed a confidential will that would forever change pediatric healthcare in Greece. By leaving her entire fortune for the establishment of a children's hospital, she transformed a deeply personal act of...

How an Orthodox Bishop Is Saving Children From Deadly Superstitions in Madagascar

Every year in parts of Madagascar, children are condemned simply because of the circumstances of their birth. Some are targeted because they are twins, a condition that centuries-old traditions in parts of the island associate with misfortune. Others are hunted...

Marianna Vardinogiannis Dies Aged 80

Today, at the age of 80, Marianna Vardinogiannis died. She had been taken to a private hospital in Athens before passing away. Marianna Vardinogiannis, also known as Marianna Bournaki, was a prominent figure in Greece known for her activism and...