Sani/Ikos Group Honored for Social Initiatives by NGO ‘Médecins du Monde Greece’

Sani/Ikos Group Director of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Eleni Andreadis (center) with the team of Médecins du Monde Greece: (from left) Christos Skolarikos (treasurer), Georgios Kassaras (medical surgeon), Maria Kalagia (economist) and Nikitas Kanakis (second vice president, dentist). Photo source: Sani/Ikos Group

Sani/Ikos Group recently received an honorary award for its support to the humanitarian actions of “Médecins du Monde Greece” in Thessaly after the devastating floods and its overall work in supporting vulnerable social groups.

Promptly responding to the call for assistance in Thessaly after the devastating floods last September, Sani/Ikos Group provided financial support to the mission of Médecins du Monde Greece in the affected area, during the initial phase of the crisis.

Médecins du Monde Greece team in Thessaly. Photo source: Sani/Ikos Group

The NGO medical teams visited 26 villages and communities, distributing food, basic supplies, and protective equipment to families in need. Over 500 people, mainly children and the elderly, received immediate assistance, with indirect beneficiaries exceeding 1,400.

“It is our duty to support our fellow citizens that were affected by these biblical disasters, and we are grateful for the opportunity to consistently support the work of Médecins du Monde Greece, an organization with such significant social impact,” said Sani/Ikos Group Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Director Eleni Andreadis upon receiving the award at an event organized by the non-governmental organization in honor of its sponsors and supporters.

Sani/Ikos Group Director of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Eleni Andreadis. Photo source: Sani/Ikos Group

With the support of Sani/Ikos Group, Médecins du Monde Greece continues its social mission in the area, establishing a local office in the municipality of Palama to provide health care and psychosocial support to residents.

“We would like to warmly thank Sani/Ikos Group for its consistent and ongoing support of our work. The Group’s contribution to Médecins du Monde Greece is invaluable for the care and support of our socially vulnerable fellow citizens. We are grateful for the collaboration we have had over the years,” said Médecins du Monde Greece President Hara Tziouvara.

The region of Thessaly suffered biblical disasters from the flood of last September. Photo source: Sani/Ikos Group

Sani/Ikos Group also supported the Médecins du Monde Greece efforts to aid Ukrainian refugees, being among the main supporters of the Open Polyclinics in Athens and Thessaloniki, providing medical services to the tens of thousands of families fleeing the conflict. Additionally, the Group has provided financial support to the Open Accommodation Center “A Step Forward”, offering shelter to vulnerable women and their children.

To support society and vulnerable social groups, a key pillar of its flagship sustainability programs, Sani Green and Ikos Green, Sani/Ikos Group designs a series of initiatives and actions on a yearly basis, responding to emerging or even urgent social needs, such as the case of the floods in Thessaly.

In 2022, due to increased needs, Sani/Ikos Group significantly enhanced its social action, doubling the relevant funding. The Group allocated half million euros to support the social and humanitarian work of more than 40 organizations caring for children, women, and families – from schools and hospitals to NGOs, such as the Network for Children’s Rights, Together for Children, Make a Wish Foundation, and Médecins du Monde Greece.