It was, indeed, a little feat. A few days ago, the 7th Crossing of Axion Hellas was completed with the inflatable boats, although the weather not only did not make the fortune to dozens of volunteers but caused many problems. Of course, as far as the beaufort were strong, the will was so inflamed, and so the mission approached all…

With its 7th Sea Crossing initiative, Axion Hellas has once again brought support to vulnerable groups on remote Greek islands. BY PANOS KOKKINIS THIRTEEN rigid-inflatable boats (RIBs), 145 volunteers, four remote Greek islands, 2,500 free medical checks, 75 educational activities and countless genuine welcoming smiles offered by islanders are among the figures from this year’s social support mission, organised by the non-profit organisation Axion Hellas,…

The 7th Mission of AXION HELLAS was completed with great success a few days ago. On the morning of Friday April 5th, 13 ribs departed from Anavyssos  (Athens) with many volunteers for Astypalaia, Tilos, Halki and final destination Kastellorizo. The crossing was completed on Monday April 15th, with not always favorable weather conditions. In total, more than 145 volunteers have…

The Hellenic Initiative Australia will be funding a volunteer medical mission by Axion Hellas to four remote Aegean islands next month, providing preventive and specialised medical care for people living in these isolated communities. The $50,000 grant announced today will support Axion Hellas’ 7th Sea Crossing, which will visit the Dodecanese islands of Astypalea, Tilos, Halki and Kastellorizo between 6-14…

Axion Hellas, together with the «Marianna V. Vardinoyannis Foundation» and the «Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights» Organization, promotes the human rights education program “Speak Truth to Power” in schools in the border regions of Greece. The Axion Hellas 7th mission’s program was presented on Monday, March 18th to an event at the Athens Plaza Hotel, in the presence of the…

Prominent in their promise, Axion Hellas volunteers for the second time offered their valuable services to the residents of northern Chios in the municipality of Amani and Psara during the 6th Crossing that took place in the northern Aegean islands. The large group of volunteers, consisting of 45 doctors, 10 nurses, 47 general volunteers and 24 people participating in cultural…

On September 12th, Axion Hellas President Mr. V. Patras and HELMEPA President Dr. G. Gratsos signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The objective is to promote the protection of the marine environment and the environment in the local communities that Axion Hellas visits in the border areas of Greece, which, due to the distance from the major urban centers, lack easy…

Axion Hellas carried out its 5thmission to the islands of Schinoussa, Anafi, Kasos and Karpathos from April 28 to May 6, 2018. The 101 volunteers team carried out medical examinations and home medical visits, educational and cultural events for the inhabitants of the islands. The medical specialties were the following: Pediatric / Pediatric, Pediatric, Gynecological (pap test, ultrasound), Pulmonary (spirometry),…

Axion Hellas once again made the difference and carried out a mission of soul on 3 remote islands of the Ionian Sea, Meganisi, Kastos and Kalamos on March 8-11 2018. The team of 101 volunteers based in Meganisi carried out medical examinations and educational events for island residents. In particular, in Kastos there were also home medical visits. The response…

The first PEACE JAM conference in Greece was hosted at American DEREE College on February 3-4, 2018, with the Argentine Nobel Prize winner Adolfo PerezEsquivel. Axion Hellas participated in the conference, which brought together 300 students from all over Greece and abroad. Mrs. Biniou, responsible for the cultural events of Axion Hellas and Mrs. A. Kapetanaki, a psychologist and member…