30 Years of Mazi gia to Paidi | Social Impact 2025
Mazi gia to Paidi marks 30 years of continuous presence and contribution to Greek society in 2026. Guided by the core values of consistency, transparency, and accountability, the Organization has built a strong and enduring social impact, supporting children and young people across the country and contributing meaningfully to the reduction of inequalities and barriers that affect their present and future.
The year 2025 was particularly dynamic and effective. Through targeted nationwide initiatives and an extensive network of partnerships with 187 organizations, 131 schools, and 196 companies and foundations, Mazi gia to Paidi supported thousands of children and families, tangibly strengthening their access to essential goods, services, and educational opportunities.
For three decades, the Mazi gia to Paidi team—supported consistently by companies, foundations, private donors, and the contribution of friends, partners, and volunteers—has provided practical support to children and families, focusing on three core pillars: combating poverty by supporting vulnerable families and child protection organizations; health and mental health through the strengthening of healthcare units, the 11525 Helpline, and our Counseling Center; and education through the modernization of school infrastructure in border and remote areas and the implementation of innovative educational programs.
Mazi gia to Paidi’s Work in Numbers | 2025
Support for Vulnerable Children & Families
- Support to 115 families with 389 members, including 242 children
- Easter meals for 22 vulnerable families
- 3,841 Christmas gifts and 1,623 Easter gifts for children
- 356 invitations to cultural and sports events
- 26 medical and diagnostic examinations for children from vulnerable families
- 115 tons of essential goods worth €732,856 distributed to 102 organizations across Greece
- 189,839 meals provided to 935 children in child protection organizations
- Dental care awareness sessions for 543 children from 12 child protection organizations
- 4 modern libraries established in child protection organizations serving 234 children
- €502,671 in financial support to the member organizations of the “Mazi gia to Paidi” Association
Health & Mental Health
- 15 medical machines and equipment donated to 2 hospitals and 2 health units in Xanthi and Epirus
- Psychological support provided to 2,098 beneficiaries
- 17,080 minutes of telephone counseling
- 122 psychoeducational seminars reaching 5,354 adolescents, parents, and educators nationwide
- 82 in-person group and individual sessions, totaling 68 hours
Education
We modernized 41 schools in Thrace, Epirus, and Kalymnos, benefiting 4,138 students and 515 educators, and provided 9,717 items of equipment and educational materials.
Modern Learning Environments
o 5 STEM classrooms in primary schools and kindergartens
o 18 libraries
o 4 technology labs
o 1 inclusion classroom
o IT equipment in 14 schools
• Sports & Play
o 5 sports fields and gymnasiums
o Sports equipment in 18 schools
o Outdoor play equipment in 3 kindergartens
o 1 recess/play corner
• “STEM & Soft Skills”: An innovative educational program in collaboration with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, involving 43 primary and secondary school students from 25 public schools in Attica
• Technology Hub at the General High School of Oinofyta, in collaboration with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
• English language learning and remedial education for 18 students through the vulnerable families support program
•9 scholarships for culinary studies awarded to vulnerable young people
For more on the social impact of Mazi gia to Paidi’s actions in 2025, please watch the video HERE
