HRC and SFEE support our vulnerable fellow human beings in Lefkada, in the framework of the social initiative “proSfEEroume”
Press Release
The Hellenic Red Cross (H.R.C.) and the Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies (SFEE) are joining forces, once again, in the framework of the social initiative “proSfEEroume”, with the aim of supporting and promoting the health and mental health of vulnerable population groups.
On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the President of the Hellenic Red Cross, Dr. Antonios Avgerinos, and the President of the Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies (SFEE), Mr. Olympios Papadimitriou, accompanied by executives of the two Organizations, visited Social Welfare Structures in Lefkada, to support them with humanitarian, health and educational material.
In particular, SFEE provided health and humanitarian material to the Welfare Home-Nursing Home of the Holy Metropolis of Lefkada and Ithaca, substantially enhancing the quality of life of the institution’s 35 elderly guests. Health and pharmaceutical material and consumables, educational material, special exercise equipment for the disabled, stationery and toys were also offered to the beneficiaries of the Center for Creative Employment of Children with Disabilities (KDAP-AMEA) of Lefkada and the Special Vocational Education & Training Laboratory (EEEEK) of Lefkada, which host over 70 children.
In the context of the visit to the above Structures, a Mental Health First Aid seminar was conducted by a social worker of the Hellenic Red Cross.
Upon completion of the activities, the President of the Hellenic Red Cross, Dr. Antonios Avgerinos, and the President of SFEE, Mr. Olympios Papadimitriou, held a Press Conference at the event hall of the Chamber of Lefkada, where they presented the results of the social initiative “proSfEEroume”.
The President of the Hellenic Red Cross, Dr. Antonios Avgerinos, stated: “The Hellenic Red Cross, in the context of the voluntary humanitarian dynamics it has developed, joins forces with SFEE on issues aimed at strengthening social cohesion and solidarity. This humanitarian initiative is another coordinated effort by the Hellenic Red Cross and the Association of Pharmaceutical Companies of Greece to support the health and mental well-being of our most vulnerable fellow human beings, confirms the commitment of the two Organizations to humanitarian and social solidarity actions and highlights in practice the power of cooperation.”
SFEE President, Mr. Olympios Papadimitriou, stated: “Our collaboration with the Hellenic Red Cross, which has continued uninterruptedly since 2016, is a practical expression of our commitment to stand by our fellow human beings in need. Lefkada is the 16th stop of the “proSfEEroume” initiative, through which we have so far supported 26 Social Welfare Structures throughout the country, offering pharmaceutical and health supplies, consumables and necessities to more than 2,000 beneficiaries, including children, people with disabilities, the elderly and the chronically ill. With a sense of responsibility and solidarity, we are committed to continue to expand the footprint of the initiative, strengthening even more structures and vulnerable social groups throughout Greece.”
Social Responsibility Initiative “proSfEEroume” (2016-present)
The social initiative “proSfEEroume” aims to meet the needs of pharmaceuticals, sanitary materials and necessities for children accommodated in Social Welfare Structures and Centers, mainly in remote areas of Greece.
Under his auspices, first aid training seminars are held and not only by social workers and nurses of the Hellenic Red Cross.
From the end of 2016 until today, “proSfEEroume” has visited 16 cities (Athens, Mandra Attica, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Florina, Ioannina, Alexandroupolis, Xanthi, Volos, Kalavryta, Lemnos, Kastelorizo, Evia, Mytilene, Lamia, Lefkada), covered the needs of 26 structures that host over 600 children and 1,400 people from vulnerable social groups (disabled, elderly, chronically ill), offering pharmaceutical material, consumables, necessities, first aid pharmacies, school supplies, toys and handicraft materials, office equipment, etc.
At the same time, the Asylum for the Disabled (Athens), the Social Pharmacy of the Municipality of Pylaia-Hortiatis, the Zosimades Nursing Home of Ioannina, the Police Directorate of Xanthi and the local Branch of E.E.S. Xanthi and the PIKPA of Voula benefited.
In this context, over 56,000 packages of pharmaceutical material, consumables, necessities, etc. were granted.
For more information on the “proSfEEroume” initiative, please visit SFEE’s website at: https://www.sfee.gr/to-ergo-mas/kinonia/prosfeeroume/.
