Past Events – Sofocleous Foundation

2008

Restoration of the ancient church of the Holy Apostles in the community of Potamitissa and donation of a mural and an iconostasis.
Renovation of the Greek Folklore Museum of Mariupol.
Construction of a basketball court in Mariupol.
October: Study grants for students with socio-economic difficulties.
Sponsorship of the Limassol Anti-Cancer Association’s “Christodoula’s March” bazaar and contributions to the Radio Marathon.
Financial assistance to volleyball and tennis athletes.
Financial support for the Limassol Theatrical March.
Grant of financial assistance of €45,000.00 to the Pelendri Community Council, in the context of organizing a concert with George Dalaras and Melina Aslanidou, in Pelendri.
Grant of 25 computers to the Pelendri Primary School.

2009

Participation and presentation of a television show on the topic of Autism.
Subsidy for the participation of 4 families with children with Autism in the “Parent-Teacher Trainings” seminar (Autism Assessment Support Practice).
February: Charity Children’s Carnival Dance KEPAKY.
Easter: Gifts and Candles to children of the special unit of the “Agias Varvaras” school.
July 4: Seminar on the Hyperbaric Chamber Method in Autism with Dr. Cem Kinaci, Kourio Hotel.
From 6 to 12 July: KEPAKY Basketball Camp for children, in collaboration with AEL, ONEK, the police and the Educational Psychology Service, the proceeds of which, together with gifts, were donated to the Paediatric Department of Archbishop Makarios III Hospital.
Meetings with the Anti-Drug Council and visits to ANOSI Limassol, offering employment opportunities to people who have completed their detoxification treatment.
October: Study aids for students with socio-economic difficulties.
December: Charity Dinner-Gala “Fiima Psychis” with an auction of works of art, Amathus Hotel.
Financial coverage of children’s speech therapy, financial assistance to children and people with health problems and/or for surgeries, treatments and the purchase of a wheelchair.
• Financial support for the Limassol Theatre March and DISTANCE.*
• Contributions to the Radio Marathon, the Heart Patients Association, the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Association and the Pelendri Expatriates Association.
• December: Event at Friends Rock Bar, “Youth participates in social events”.

2010

Covering the rent of the Model Employment, Care and Treatment Center for People with Autism.
March 8: Charity tea to celebrate Women’s Day and information on Autism, with friends of KEPAKY and the ladies of the Association for People with Autism.
May 15 and 16: Seminar “Recognition and Intervention of Sensory Symptoms in Autism” with speakers: trainer Mrs. Anna Sampsonidou (MA, OTR) from Thessaloniki and therapist Mrs. Despina Kaimi (OT), from Nicosia.
May 30: First Bazaar “Joining Hands, Building Joy”, in the park of Kato Polemidia.
August 9: Blood donation at the offices of the Andreas Sofocleous Group of Companies, where the KEPAKY Foundation is also housed.
August 28 and 29: Charity Beach Volleyball Tournament, at the Limassol Sailing Club.
October: Study aids for students with socio-economic difficulties.
October: Equipment and pilot operation of the “Model Employment, Care and Treatment Center” for People with Autism.
Contributions to the Christodoulas March, the AIDS Support Center for the construction of a roof, the Cyprus “Make a Wish” Association, the Red Cross Parents Association, the Children’s Home and the Radio Marathon.
Financial assistance to volleyball and tennis athletes.*
Financial support for the music and dance group DIASTASI.*
October 25 and 26: Participation of KEPAKY volunteers in the road fundraiser held for the Radio Marathon.
Russian Language Award to an excellent student of the 3rd grade of the Agios Spyridon Lyceum.
Financial assistance to people with health problems for medical procedures.

2011

Financing the salary of the employee at the “Ikaros” Day Care and Employment Program for the Disabled in Pelendri, for adults, which serves 8 communities in the area. *
Coverage of the rent of the Model Center for Employment, Care and Treatment of People with Autism.
Preparation of the first edition of the Practical Guide for People with Autism in Cyprus: Rights and Benefits from State and Non-State Services.
February: KEPAKY Charity Carnival Dance, Breeze Lounge bar.
February 3: Lecture on bullying, with speaker Olga Solomonos Kontouri and introductory lecture “Parents in Prevention” with speaker Nicole Giannaki, Psychologist and Officer of KENTHEA, at the Bank of Cyprus Conference Center in Limassol.
February-March: Conduction of an experiential workshop “Communication in the Family” with the collaboration of KENTHEA and the participation of parents, which was completed after a series of weekly meetings, at the kindergarten of the Andreas Sofocleous Group of Companies.
May 29: Second Bazaar “Joining Hands, Building Joy”, at the park of Kato Polemidia.
October: Study aids for students with socio-economic difficulties.
October 13: Blood donation in collaboration with the Blood Bank of Limassol General Hospital, at the offices of the Andreas Sofocleous Group of Companies.
October 20: Presentation of the first edition of the Autism Guide, at the Bank of Cyprus conference center in the presence of the Minister of Labor and Social Insurance, Mrs. Sotiroula Charalambous.
December 10: Conduction of an 87km Marathon by Mr. David Simpson and donation of the proceeds to the KEPAKY Foundation.
Contributions to the Cyprus “Make a Wish” Association, the “Prevention and Treatment of Violence in the Family” Association, the Radio Marathon, the EOKA Fighters’ Hall and the Children’s Home.
December: Gifts to families in anticipation of Christmas.

2012

Coverage of the rent of the Model Employment, Care and Treatment Center for People with Autism.
Continuation of the financing of the Day Care and Employment Program for People with Disabilities “Ikaros” for the second consecutive year. *
Creation of the Psychological Support Program, to provide psychological services at the St. Anthony High School in Limassol on an individual and/or group level.
Creation of the “A Hand to Youth” Program, to directly respond to the socio-economic difficulties of students in schools, by offering vouchers for food, clothing, footwear or other necessary items.
January 22: Inauguration of the Model Employment, Care and Treatment Center for People with Autism, by the Minister of Health, Mr. Stavros Malas.
February: Charity Carnival Dance, Breeze Lounge bar.
May 27: Third Cyprus Kepaky Festival “Joining Hands, Building Joy”, at the GSO in Limassol.
July 11: Blood donation at the offices of the Andreas Sofocleous Group of Companies.
August 2: Visit to the Ministry of Education to provide copies of Michalis Papadopoulos’ book “Healing the School”, for donation to school libraries in Cyprus. and information on the programs for autism and psychological support at Agios Antonios High School.
October: Study aids for students with socio-economic difficulties.
December 8: KEPAKY Christmas Charity Tea, Breeze Venue.
Contributions to the Cancer Association, the Radio Marathon and the Children’s Home.
December: Gifts to families with socio-economic difficulties in view of Christmas.

2013

Continuation of the financing of the “Ikaros” Day Care and Employment Program for the Disabled for the third consecutive year.
Granting financial assistance of €60,000.00 in the context of the construction of the Pelendrio Multipurpose Center.
January: Coverage of the rent of the Model Center for Employment, Care and Treatment of People with Autism.
Continuation of the Psychological Support Program, for the second consecutive year at the St. Anthony’s High School in Limassol.
Second edition of the “Practical Guide for People with Autism in Cyprus: Rights and Benefits from State and Non-State Services” and translation into English and Russian.
Group psychological support program for parents of children with Autism at the centers of the Association for People with Autism in the districts of Limassol and Nicosia.
April: Assistance to families with children with Autism in view of the Easter holidays.
April 6: Solidarity Campaign “Let’s Join Hands” in collaboration with AEL, KEPAKY, SYFAEL, AEL Veterans. Food collection at the facilities of the Nikos Solomonides basketball court for families affected by the economic crisis. Love packages were given to 144 families.
June 7: Blood donation at the offices of the Andreas Sofocleous Group of Companies.
October: Study aids for students with socio-economic difficulties.
November 16: Rebetiki Evening with Mario at the Saint George multi-purpose hall.
December: Continuation of the “A Hand to Youth” Program and offer of coupons in view of the Christmas holidays.
From December 4 to January 7: Tree of Love from KEPAKY in the Santa Claus village at Luna Park Galactica.
Financial assistance to people with health problems, such as transportation abroad for treatment or surgeries and the purchase of hearing aids.
Repayment of electricity and water bills to families with socio-economic difficulties that were affected by the economic crisis.
Contributions to the Children’s Home and kindergartens

2014

Continuation of the Psychological Support Program, for the third consecutive year, at St. Anthony’s High School in Limassol.
April: Repayment of electricity bills, amounting to 12,000 euros, to families with serious financial difficulties.
May 21: Blood donation at the offices of the Andreas Sofocleous Group of Companies.
July: Information and awareness campaign for Accessibility in the city in collaboration with the European Social Forum and the Cyprus Paraplegic Organization, with the creation of a short awareness video, information, creation of brochures and their dissemination in a walk around the city.
October: Study Aids for students with socio-economic difficulties.
December 15: Continuation of the “A Hand to Youth” Program and provision of food and clothing vouchers to children and families with People with Autism.
Donation of a sculpture “Minotaur” by Nikos Kourousis at the Nikos Kourousis Sculpture Park in Mitsero, by the Sofocleous family.

2015

Continuation of the Psychological Support Program, for the fourth consecutive year at St. Anthony’s High School in Limassol.
February: Fundraising for the victims of the war in Ukraine and sending a shipment of medicines to the clinics of Mariupol for the injured in the area.
February 20: Charity Carnival Dance KEPAKY, Columbia Plaza.
March 20: Theatrical Performance “A Lie Has Long Legs” at ETHAL.
April: “A Hand to Youth” Program – offering vouchers to families, including families with children with Autism.
May 30: Holding a Charity Art Exhibition in collaboration with Michael Ebanoidze Art Studio & Gallery with the participation of 42 famous artists, under the auspices of the First Lady of Cyprus, Mrs. Andri Anastasiades.
June 1: Excursion to Eleouthkia Park.
June 26: Blood donation at the offices of the Andreas Sofocleous Group of Companies.
October: Study Aids for students with socio-economic difficulties.
December 20: Holding a Christmas Theatrical Performance entitled “The Girl with the Matches” in collaboration with the “Melissi” Workshop.
December: Continuation of the “A Hand to Youth” Program and provision of vouchers to children.

2016

Continuation of the Psychological Support Program, for the fifth consecutive year at St. Anthony’s High School in Limassol.
Launch of the Anti-Bullying Campaign in collaboration with the Limassol Athletic Association (AEL) in Limassol schools.
March 4: KEPAKY Charity Carnival Dance, Terra Mare.
April: “A Hand to Youth” Program.
June 17: Blood donation at the offices of the Andreas Sofocleous Group of Companies.
September: Continuation of the “A Hand to Youth” Program and provision of vouchers to children in Limassol schools, for the purchase of school supplies and stationery.
September: Financial support for KEPAKY from the Crossfit tournament organized at Camp Gearaklion Sporting Centre.
October: Study aids for students with socio-economic difficulties
November: Announcement of the Pancyprian Artistic Competition of painting, graffiti, photography and video clip “The environment is in our hands” within the framework of KEPAKY’s environmental campaign, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.
December 18: Christmas Charity Tea and exhibition of children’s works “The environment is in our hands”.
Start of cooperation with the Limassol Athletic Association (AEL) with the KEPAKY logo adorning the football team’s jerseys, with the aim of informing about KEPAKY’s social activity.
December: Continuation of the “A Hand to Youth” Program and offering of coupons to schools in Limassol, for the purchase of food, clothing and footwear.

2017

Continuation of the Psychological Support Program, for the sixth consecutive year at St. Anthony’s High School in Limassol.
Continuation of the KEPAKY – AEL cooperation for the second consecutive year, against school bullying in Limassol schools.
January 5: Donation of 10 Computers to children of AEL Academies in collaboration with the company Stoiximan.gr.
April 2: Tree planting in the village of Pelendri as part of the environmental campaign of KEPAKY, in collaboration with the AEL Academies and the Pelendri Community Council and with the participation of coaches and members of the Academies, employees of the Andreas Sofocleous Group of Companies and a representative of the Forestry Department.
April 2: Participation in the World Autism Awareness and Information Day “Light it Up Blue”, with the PROTEAS HOUSE building, where the offices of KEPAKY are housed, illuminated in blue.
April 10: Organization of Sampling in collaboration with the Karaiskakio Foundation and the AEL Academies to find a compatible bone marrow donor for George Mikellides, a member of the AEL Academies.
April: Continuation of the “A Hand to Youth” Program and offering food vouchers to students, large families and families with serious financial problems.
June 1: Exhibition of the “Environment is in Our Hands” projects at the Children’s & Environment Day Event of the Municipality of Agios Athanasios.
June 27: Blood donation and sampling in collaboration with AEL, at the offices of the Andreas Sofocleous Group of Companies.
September: Financial support for KEPAKY from the Crossfit tournament organized at Camp Gearaklion Sporting Centre.
September 16: Participation in the ONEK Youth Festival at the Acropolis Park and at the same time exhibition of “Environment is in Our Hands” Competition projects.
October 7: Exhibition of works from the “Environment in Our Hands” Competition at the Limassol Environment and Recycling Festival, at the city’s Pier.
October 2: Visit to the “Konstantinion” Home for the Elderly in collaboration with AEL, on the occasion of the World Day of the Elderly.
October 8: Solidarity and Love Event with a backgammon and birimba competition, a shadow theater performance and many activities for young and old, in collaboration with the TEPAK Student Welfare Association.
October: Study Aids for students with socio-economic difficulties.
In the campaign against bullying and social inequalities within the framework of the Fare Network’s Football People, which is organized every year with the support of UEFA, with interactive presentations and workshops in schools.
From 1 to 8 December: Participation in the Volunteer Week of the Pancyprian Volunteering Coordinating Council with 3 actions: Offer of vouchers, lecture on bullying at Agios Antonios High School and experiential anger management workshops at Agios Antonios High School.
December: Continuation of the “A Hand to Youth” Program and offer of vouchers to schools, kindergartens, the Children’s Home and the Association for People with Autism.
Financial assistance to a child for recovery abroad and for the purchase of a hearing aid.
Coverage of the expenses of two months of Sensory Integration treatments for a child with Autism.
Financial assistance to a young person with financial difficulties for participation in a robotics competition.

2018

Continuation of the Psychological Support Program, for the seventh consecutive year at St. Anthony’s High School in Limassol.
Donation of 10 laptops to the Pelendri Primary School.
Third edition of the Practical Guide for People with Autism in Cyprus: Rights and Benefits from State and Non-State Services and translation into English.
February: Support for the Limassol Folklore Group and its celebratory performance for its 40th anniversary.
February 16: KEPAKY Charity Carnival Dance, Atlantica Miramare.
March 7: Participation of representatives of KEPAKY in the event dedicated to the Woman-Person with a Disability organized by the Pancyprian Organization for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (POAA) on the occasion of Women’s Day.
March: Continuation of the “A Hand to Youth” Program and offering of clothing and footwear coupons to schools, municipalities, associations and academies.
March 16: Participation in the charitable, musical event of the Apostolos Loukas Foundation for the creation of a Community House for adult persons with disabilities.
March 13: Visit to the Cyprus Red Cross of Limassol and meeting with the President Mrs. Niki Hatzitsagari.
March 28: Voucher presentation ceremony to representatives of Schools, the Municipality of Limassol and Mesa Geitonia and the Children’s Home.
April 2: Participation in the World Autism Awareness and Information Day “Light it Up Blue”, with the illumination of the PROTEAS HOUSE building, where the offices of KEPAKY are housed, with blue floodlights and a march with the Limassol Autistic Association. Also, the employees of the Andreas Sofocleous Group of Companies wore blue, as a sign of support for People with Autism and their families, following the encouragement of the KEPAKY Foundation.
April 5: Delivery of food and clothing/footwear vouchers to representatives of the AEL team to cover the needs of children of the AEL Academies.
May 11: C.P.R.-US Theatrical Performance from Stage 8 and donation of tickets to the children of the AEL Academies to watch the performance.
June 16 and 17: Support for the Charity Futsal Tournament organized by the Limassol Football Association.
June 17: Participation in the Intercultural Festival “Musical Footprints 2018”.
June 21: Blood donation at the offices of the Andreas Sofocleous Group of Companies.
Financial assistance to a person with a serious health problem for surgery.
September 29: Inauguration of the “My Friends” exhibition by the President of the KEPAKY Foundation, at the Michael Ebanoidze Art Studio & Gallery – Mihoart.
October: Study Aids for students with socio-economic difficulties.
October 12: Symposium participation in a march in support of the rights of people who wake up after a coma, in collaboration with the European Social Forum of Cyprus (ESFK), the Limassol POAA, and other organizations, within the framework of the European Program LUCAS PROJECT and on the occasion of the European Day for the Rights of People who wake up after a coma.
December 2: Organization of a Christmas event “Christmas afternoon with KEPAKY”, on the occasion of the completion of 10 years of operation of KEPAKY and for the offer of coupons to representatives of schools, organizations and Foundations, within the framework of the Program “A Hand to Youth”.
December 3: Participation in the press conference of the Pancyprian Rehabilitation Organization of the Disabled of Limassol at the premises of the “Limassol Newspaper”, on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
December 5: Visit to the “Konstantinion” Home for the Elderly, with the participation of children from the Apostolos Loukas Lyceum of Kolossi.
December 8: KEPAKY attended the theatrical performance “Romeo and Juliet in Cypriot Style” organized by the Apostolos Loukas Model Center, with the participation of the Center’s members.
December 22-23: Participation of representatives of the KEPAKY Foundation in the two-day Futsal tournament of the Limassol P.O.A.A.: “I Love, I Support, I Am Here!

2019

Apostolos Loukas Model Adult Center:
Oxygen support machine:
February 22 – A Voluntary Blood Donation was held in collaboration with the Limassol Hospital Blood Bank at the offices of Andreas Sofocleous Group of Companies.
April 2 – Participation in World Autism Day. Participation of KEPAKY in World Autism Day with the following actions:
- Preparation of badges with a blue ribbon and the KEPAKY logo that were worn by all employees of Andreas Sofocleous Group of Companies on April 2, 2019.
- Participation in the march organized by the Limassol Autistic Association.
- Placing a banner outside the offices and lighting of PROTEAS HOUSE in blue for the specific day.
- In collaboration with the Cyprus Paediatric Society and MILUPA CYPRUS, the Autism Guide brochure created by KEPAKY was distributed to all paediatricians’ surgeries in Limassol and Nicosia.
March – In the middle of the month, the campaign for accessibility for students at the Apostolos Loukas High School in Kolossiou was launched. The project was prepared by Mrs. Angelina Fournari and Mr. Nikolas Pavlou.
March – visit of Mrs. Azucena to the “Ikaros” Disabled Persons Centre in Pelendri.
“A hand to Youth” ceremony for the delivery of vouchers to schools and to the Association for People with Autism.
May 18 – KEPAKY sponsored the experiential workshop “The fairy tale as a pedagogical and therapeutic tool for self-knowledge in teaching practice” organized by the Paphos POED.
Sponsorship from KEPAKY to the Socrates Poulis theater “The rare and the 40 dragons” organized in collaboration with the Agios Ioannis Primary School and the Agios Spyridon Special School, with the aim of the performance traveling to Thessaloniki.
June 1 – Event for the Universal Children’s Day. In collaboration with Miho Art Studio, KEPAKY organized an exhibition with artwork by students from the PELENDRIOU Primary School, the Apostolos Loukas Special School and the students of Michael Ebanoizde.
Sponsorship of traditional costumes worth 1000 euros to the Pelendriou Expatriates Council for the children’s traditional costumes.
June 23 – Participation in the “Musical Imprints” Festival for the second consecutive year together with the Mexico pavilion in Heroes’ Square.
July 20 – KEPAKY put under its auspices the theatrical performance of the students from the theater workshop of Kostas Vichas. Instead of a ticket, there were contributions to KEPAKY and all the proceeds were allocated to the Limassol Municipality program “Musical Polychromy”, which supports KEPAKY.
August 2 – KEPAKY organized an educational trip for the children of the Pelendri Municipal School to the Hampi Engraving Museum in Platanistia. The children had the opportunity to learn about art and to meet the world-renowned engraver Mr. Hampi Tsangaris.
August – KEPAKY put under its auspices the three-day festival in Louvara, where artists Miltos Paschalidis and Dimitris Bassis were hosted. Contributions were made by those present and all proceeds will be donated to the renovation of the Model Center for People with Autism.
KEPAKY supported the “Musical Polychromy” program of the Limassol Municipality, which offers children with fewer opportunities the opportunity to learn musical instruments.
September 14 – AEL Volleyball Limassol organized a Beach Volley tournament, the proceeds from the participations and from the raffles will be used in favor of KEPAKY and the POAA for the purchase of school supplies and sports equipment for needy students.
October 4: KEPAKY, to celebrate its 10th anniversary, organized a charity Gala Dinner at the St. Raphael Hotel
KEPAKY held information lectures on school bullying, with school psychologist Mrs. Georgia Georgiou.
October – KEPAKY awarded 13 scholarships to students with socio-economic difficulties, continuing the institution of study aids for the 11th consecutive year.
KEPAKY participated in the Zivania Festival in Pelendri, with the stand of the parents’ association of the Pelendri primary school with products, the proceeds of which supported solidarity programs.
November 15 – A Voluntary Blood Donation was held in collaboration with the Blood Bank of Limassol Hospital.
November 26 – The award ceremony for the vouchers from the volleyball tournament organized by RoboMarkets AEL in support of KEPAKY and POAA was held at Nikos Solomonidis. The vouchers given to KEPAKY will strengthen the program “A Hand to Youth” this Christmas!
December 7 – KEPAKY held the children’s workshop “The Little Baker” at Ploumisto Psomi, where Dorita Voskaridou told folk tales to the young children and they made dough constructions together.
A visit was made to the “Konstantinion” senior citizens’ home in view of the Christmas holidays. We were also joined by the Papadakios Municipal Conservatory choir with their conductor Corinna Vasiliou who sang Christmas carols to our elderly.
Together with “Mr. Hat”, Mohammed Awwad, we visited the pediatric ward of the Limassol General Hospital and shared laughter, joy and small gifts with the young children who are hospitalized there.
“A Hand to Youth” Christmas 2019 – The established institution of KEPAKY, which offers assistance to needy students through schools and sports academies, took place in December at our company’s offices. For this Christmas we offered assistance to 105 families in our city.

2020

January 4 – A Christmas performance was held for our little friends “The Gifts of the Santa Claus”. The performance was a social contribution by KEPAKY to the children of Pelendri Primary School, as part of the outdoor activities.
January 13 – Lecture on school bullying with school psychologist Mrs. Georgia Georgiou at Pelendri Primary School. The lecture was accompanied by AEL football players who spoke to the children about the phenomenon.
January 15 – Cutting of a Vasilopita with the Board of Directors of KEPAKY
February 12 – Lecture on school bullying with school psychologist Mrs. Georgia Georgiou at AEL basketball academies for school-age children. The lecture was held in the presence of the team’s coach Mr. George Palalas.
February 21 – Inauguration of the 2nd Model Treatment Center for People with Autism, during which equipment worth 100,000 euros for the sensory integration rooms and sensory room were delivered to the Association for People with Autism.
March – June: The health crisis of Covis-19 also broke out in Cyprus, resulting in a strict lockdown. This was the reason for the creation of the humanitarian initiative “Yellow Line of Help and Solidarity”. An idea by Andreas Sofocleous which is being implemented through the partnership of KEPAKY, AEL and Mr. Kostas Vichas. With the slogan “Together we can” it began in the difficult circumstances to offer food packages to vulnerable groups throughout Cyprus, through cooperation with municipalities, communities and organized groups.
July 7 – Signing of a memorandum of cooperation with the Technical and Vocational Training Institute (TEPAK) with the aim of supporting 23 students of the Technical and Vocational Training Institute with food packages through the “Yellow Line” and offering 2 scholarships to students each academic year through the “Study Aid” program
September 16 – Sending humanitarian aid to Lebanon in view of the devastating explosion, with 500 packages with basic items sent to the Homenmen Beirut Sportive Association. The Rotary Club Limassol – Amathusia Cyprus actively contributed to the food collection.
September 24 – As part of the “A Hand to Youth” program, clothing and footwear vouchers were delivered to 70 elementary and high school students facing socio-economic difficulties.
September 25 – Creation of an anti-racist clip with the Cypriot rapper JULIO in collaboration with AEL with the aim of informing and raising awareness of the world around the multifaceted issue of racism. Great joy
October – November: 172 students who received scholarships to date. For the academic year 2020-21, 15,000 euros were given to 15 students whose criteria were economic – social and academic.
December – 807 families were helped by KEPAKY within the framework of the “A Hand to Youth” program to date.
December 21 – Christmas gift collection campaign “No child without a Christmas gift” through which over 500 gifts were distributed to young children.
December – Delivery of Christmas food packages accompanied by sweets and Vasilopita.

2021

January – Act of service and love from the Yellow Line to children hospitalized at Makarios Hospital and the pediatric ward. A delegation of AEL gave gifts and toys for the children.
February 11 – Support for the Food of Love social kitchen created by Konstantinos Kvasilava in Paphos, by sending raw materials for cooking.
February – Through the Yellow Line program and with the help of Mr. Costas Vichas, packages with basic items were delivered in Nicosia to artists who faced difficulties after the coronavirus pandemic.
March – For International Women’s Day we created gifts, from which the sales proceeds were donated to support the “Yellow Line” program.
March – One year after the creation of the “Yellow Line” program, the “Yellow Kitchen” was created with volunteer chefs who cook for our fellow human beings.
April – Awarding of the “Ethics and Contribution” Award for the Yellow Line’s action at the 48th Celebration of Excellence organized by the Cyprus Sports Writers’ Association.
April 2 – Participation in World Autism Day with the Proteas Management Service office illuminated in blue.
April – Easter campaign “A Hand to Youth” 4,334 coupons worth 60 euros were delivered to middle and high school students. 1300 packages with basic necessities were delivered to families with financial difficulties.
July – Delivery of water and dry food to the coordination center that operated in Skarinou, after the deadly fire in the Limassol district.
August – Pancyprian campaign “We give smiles to all children” which aimed to provide school equipment to primary school children.
September – Delivery of clothing for refugees at the Pournara reception center in Kokkinotrimithia.
September 29 – Lecture on “Children and Electronic Devices, Understanding and Dealing with the Phenomenon” at the Technical University of Cyprus in collaboration with the Latino religious community in Cyprus.
October – KEPAKY awarded 18 scholarships, worth 18,000 euros, to students with socio-economic difficulties, continuing the institution of study aids for the 12th consecutive year.
October 9 – Limassol coastline clean-up campaign with the gathering of approximately 300 volunteers, collecting a large volume of garbage from Lady’s Mile beach to the Monastery.
November – Creation of a calendar for 2022 by KEPAKY and AEL with the aim of promoting the adoption of stray animals and supporting shelters with essential items.
December 9 – Organization of the theatrical performance “NTA” by Hugh Leonard in collaboration with THOK, where the proceeds were allocated to support the Yellow Line programs.
December – Sending clothing and gifts for children at the Kofinou refugee detention center.
December – KEPAKY for the 2nd consecutive year organized a Pancyprian Christmas campaign to collect Christmas gifts which were given to 2000 needy children throughout Cyprus. The campaign was carried out in collaboration with the Pancyprian Confederation of Parents and Guardians of Public and Community Kindergartens.
Yellow Line – Over 1000 Christmas food packages were given to families through schools, municipalities, associations and organized groups.
A hand to youth – 210 clothing vouchers were given to school students.
Gifts were delivered to children in the schools of Rizokarpaso.

2022

July 26 – KEPAKY sponsored the Cypriot delegation to participate in the judo tournament in the international program “Olympic Dreams 2022” organized by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine with the support of the Ukrainian charitable foundation “Future for Children” and Anatoliy Boyko. A friendly tournament between athletes from Ukraine, Greece and Cyprus held in Loutraki (Greece) at the Sport Camp of the “Youth Sports and Training Center” with the support of Sport Village and “KEPAKY”
November – Renovation of the parents’ waiting room in the neonatal department of the Limassol General Hospital with the kind sponsorship of the KEPAKY foundation
December 7 – KEPAKY in collaboration with the Pancyprian Confederation of Secondary Education Parents held a lecture on “School violence: What we know and how we protect students” at the TEPAK

2023

2024

January 3 – Award ceremony of K. Andreas Sofocleous for his timeless contribution to society by the Limassol Secondary School Parents’ Associations Federation
January 12 – A charity Comedy Night was held with comedian Zacharias Zannetou, organized by the Cyprus Police Association, with the aim of supporting the programs of KEPAKY
February – 1298 love packages were delivered by the ‘Yellow Line’ supporting groups of our vulnerable fellow human beings.
April 2 – In view of World Autism Awareness Day, KEPAKY illuminated the Proteas House building in blue.
April 17 – A group of representatives from the 2nd Technical School visited KEPAKY and helped prepare Easter food packages while offering handmade candles to be given to families supported through the ‘Yellow Line’ Program
April 24 – Representatives of schools and associations attended the KEPAKY premises, where they were given 220 coupons for clothing and footwear to be given to needy students.
April 24 – Members of the KEPAKY Board of Directors and The Mascot Land team visited the Pediatric Department and the Pediatric Wing of Makarios Hospital where they distributed gifts and moments of joy to the children who were hospitalized.
May 25 – The Limassol Bar Association organized a Fun Day and a charity football match where all proceeds were donated to KEPAKY
May 26 – KEPAKY organized an excursion for 35 children attending the All-Day School operating in Ayia Napa to watch the European U17 Youth Championship between Ukraine and Cyprus.
May 30 – The Founder of KEPAKY Mr. Andreas Sofocleous and the President of the Board of Directors Mrs. Azucena Sofocleous visited the “Apostolos Pavlos” Centers in Liopetri for people with special abilities and the “Smile Project by Autism Support Famagusta” where they met with the management and were informed about the programs and possible ways of support from our Foundation.
June 1 – On the occasion of World Children’s Day, the Municipality of Ayia Napa in collaboration with KEPAKY organized a painting exhibition with works by children from Ukraine who attend the afternoon school established by KEPAKY.
June 2 – KEPAKY participated in the 30th Children’s Festival and the 16th Summer Children’s Festival organized by the Municipality of Ayia Napa.
July – Operation of a Summer School for Ukrainian Refugee Children in Ayia Napa
August 31 – A Graduation Ceremony of the Afternoon School for Ukrainian Refugee Children in Ayia Napa was held.
September – In view of the 2024-2025 school year, KEPAKY organized a campaign to collect school supplies and school clothing. At the end of the campaign, KEPAKY managed to support 206 students in the new school year.
October – The process of selecting students for support through the KEPAKY Study Assistance Program was completed, from which this year we supported 21 students for a total amount of 22,500 euros.
November 3 – KEPAKY, in the context of supporting and promoting acts of solidarity and love, supported the running races organized by the Cyprus Runners’ Association “Pericles Demetriou”. The event was dedicated to the memory of Angelos Sofocleous and against bullying.
November 9 and November 11 – KEPAKY, within the framework of supporting and promoting the culture of our country, supported the Zivania Festival that took place in the village of Pelendri.
December 1 – KEPAKY supported the love marathon organized by the Sotiris Koritsas Foundation in collaboration with the Cyprus Runners’ Association “Pericles Demetriou”, an event dedicated to the elderly.
December – For the 12th year, the “A Hand to Youth” Program supports needy students with vouchers by providing 100 vouchers worth 60 euros each to students of Secondary Schools throughout Cyprus.
December – For the 5th consecutive year, KEPAKY organized the “No Child Without a Gift at Christmas” campaign, collecting Christmas gifts to be given to children.