Programs

Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated for nearly 30 years to protecting the biodiversity of the Northeastern Mediterranean, with a particular focus on the Greek seas and islands. Based on the island of Samos, the institute carries out year-round applied scientific research, conservation action, and environmental education, while working closely with local communities to safeguard fragile marine ecosystems, monitor marine species, address plastic pollution, and support the development of effective marine conservation policies. Through its International School of the Sea, Archipelagos has also provided hands-on training to more than 27,000 students, researchers, and young professionals from 43 countries, contributing to the development of the next generation of marine scientists and conservation leaders.

Panathēnea is a nonprofit organization founded in 2024 in Athens, dedicated to uniting creators from around the world across technology, art, and startups. Inspired by ancient Greek tradition, its mission is to identify and support founders and pioneers building a better future, while establishing Athens as a global meeting point where bold ideas are born and grow.

Schema Labs is a Greek non-profit organization dedicated to designing and deploying technology solutions that strengthen transparency, civic participation, and effective governance in the public sector. Through the development and maintenance of open-source digital tools, Schema Labs supports municipalities and public institutions in becoming more accessible, accountable, and responsive to citizens’ needs.

Wise Greece is a nonprofit organization that gives small producers a voice and a market, while turning entrepreneurship into a force for good. By promoting and selling local products, the organization transforms profits into food relief for people in need. At the same time, it develops educational initiatives and social projects that encourage active citizenship, empower vulnerable groups, and support long-term community wellbeing.

HIGGS is a non-profit organization founded with the support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, dedicated to strengthening the social economy ecosystem in Greece and beyond. Through training, consultancy, and networking, HIGGS nurtures initiatives that combine social and environmental impact with sustainable business practices.

Astylab is an independent initiative in Athens, Greece, dedicated to accelerating urban progress and supporting ventures with measurable social and environmental impact. Inspired by the concept of the “Idea Machine,” Astylab functions as a living ecosystem where people, knowledge, and resources converge to generate and scale transformative solutions.

AFI empowers underserved individuals in Greece to access microloans and business support, helping them build sustainable livelihoods. By breaking down barriers to financial inclusion, AFI fosters entrepreneurship, resilience, and economic participation. Its work promotes social cohesion by enabling people to take control of their economic future.

The World Human Forum is a global grassroots initiative that champions a new model of progress centered on humanity and the natural world. It brings together changemakers from diverse fields to spark dialogue, innovation, and systemic transformation. Acting as both a platform and a connector, it empowers bold ideas that serve the planet and future generations. Its aim is to inspire an ecological shift grounded in collaboration and purpose.

As it enters its third year since incorporation, Stewards continues its mission towards advancing the Steward-Ownership model in Greece—a forward-thinking approach to business ownership that prioritizes purpose and long-term sustainability over profit. Focused on fostering a new paradigm of governance, Stewards is committed to continuing its core work and implementing its strategic goals for 2025.

Ten Million Hands, launched in 2022 , is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable consumption in Greece. Guided by the Sustainable Development Goal 12 of the UN, it offers practical tools and educational resources to inspire ethical living. The initiative encourages individuals to rethink their consumption habits and embrace sustainability. Through community-driven efforts, Ten Million Hands turns awareness into action.

Ecogenia empowers youth to lead Greece toward a more resilient and sustainable future. By participating in structured, paid service programs, young people address local environmental and social challenges. Along the way, they build valuable skills and a strong sense of civic purpose through hands-on climate action.

Panathēnea is a nonprofit festival of innovation held in springtime Athens. Inspired by ancient tradition and fully organized by students and recent grads, it brings together tech, art, and entrepreneurship to celebrate bold ideas and support the next generation of creators.

The American College of Greece is a nonprofit institution with a 140-year history of delivering high-quality, US-modeled education through its three divisions: Pierce (secondary), Deree (undergraduate and graduate), and Alba Graduate Business School.

The "Points of Support" program — a partnership of charitable foundations operating in Greece — launched in 2015 with the goal of helping grassroots civil society organizations implement innovative, small-scale initiatives with high social impact, as well as building their capacity to enhance long-term sustainability.

Schema Labs is a newly established Greek nonprofit dedicated to developing technology solutions for the public sector. The organization creates and maintains open-source software projects that promote transparency, civic engagement, and efficient governance at the local level.

The social enterprise SciCo (Science Communication) is focusing on scientific engagement and empowerment through innovative, interactive, and entertaining means. It was founded in 2008 and consists of scientists, academics, educators, artists, and people with an interest in everyday science.

Acting as an ambassador of the Steward-Ownership corporate structure in Greece, STEWARDS is now on its second year of operations and currently focusing on integrating the S.O. principles into the first case of steward-led entity in the Greek ecosystem, that of Ten Million Hands.

Ten Million Hands is an inspiring project that invites us to rethink our daily consumption habits. Having the SDG12 as its lighthouse, it was founded in 2022 with the mission to raise awareness, educate, and provide tangible solutions towards an ethical and sustainable way of living.

The World Human Forum is a global citizens' initiative that acts as a catalyst for the emergence of a new paradigm that places humans, all living beings and nature in the center. Garnering contributions from a broad spectrum of disciplines, it is aiming to amplify the transformative power of changemakers.

Established in 2021, Ecogenia’s goal is to become a national youth corps, where thousands of young Greeks are empowered to contribute to climate action and build a resilient Greek society. Ecogenia gives them the opportunity to lead localized change and address community needs through a paid service term.

The "Points of Support" Program is addressed to small civil society organizations in Greece, which are supported in the implementation of original small-scale projects with maximum social impact, the strengthening of their structures and capacity building that will contribute to their sustainability.

STEWARDS were created to build a thriving Steward-Ownership ecosystem in Greece, by raising awareness, providing resources, and activating aligned capital to materialize the S.O. theory of change. S.O. stands for an economy that serves first and foremost the society while protecting the planet.

The World Human Forum is a think and do tank, a knowledge and action hub designed to help build a brighter future for all. A global citizens’ initiative which highlights and interconnects the innovative forces of our planet towards the creation of a genuine ecological civilization.

Ten Million Hands was established in November 2022 with the purpose to spread the word about sustainable consumption and production in Greece. Through community building, education and provision of practical tools and services, it invites us to make together sustainability the talk of the town.

Cities for Cycling is a network of citizens, institutions and organizations that aims to promote the use of bicycle in the Greek cities and the development of cycling tourism. It is an official member of the European Cyclists Federation (ECF) and the National Coordinator of Eurovelo for Greece.

Ecogenia is a growing Greek nonprofit organization that is on its way to building a national climate corps. Inspired by the need to provide opportunities to young people to be a part of climate action, Ecogenia is now in its second year of delivering civic service programs across Greece.

The American College of Greece is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, co-educational academic institution. Located in Athens and originally founded in 1875 in Smyrna, ACG is the oldest American-accredited college in Europe and the largest private college in Greece.

Aegean Cargo Sailing is an initiative managed by the social cooperative enterprise Aegean Sails that is establishing maritime transport without fossil fuels in the Aegean and the Mediterranean, combining the sailing transport of Greek local products with agro-ecological, culinary and cultural tourism.

Having started its journey in the arms of Impact Hub Athens as a project-based initiative, Ten Million Hands is now passing to the next level as a unique entity, bearing the mission to raise awareness, educate, and provide tangible solutions towards an ethical and sustainable way of living.

ELC Productions is dedicated to providing high-caliber audiovisual productions and communication services. From a simple idea to the full production and distribution cycle, the ELC team blends skills and know-how with a people-first mindset.

The social cooperative enterprise En Drasei was founded in 2012 with the aim to help people change their unhealthy lifestyles. It promotes good nutrition, sports for all, and environmental education that highlights the interrelationship between humans and nature.

STEWARDS was established in October 2022 to assist organizations adopt the innovative Steward-Ownership structure, an alternative-to-conventional company ownership model that permanently secures a company’s mission and independence in its legal DNA.

Social Hackers Academy was established in 2017 as an online coding school that supports people in getting employed in the tech industry. Thus far, SHA has offered hundreds of scholarships to students who belong to vulnerable groups, providing them with access to quality education and the labor market.

ANTAMA is a social cooperative enterprise with a mission to connect people aged 65+ with their peers as well as younger people in Greece, to promote active ageing, and contribute to the elimination of ageism towards a society more open and inclusive.

ActionAid is an independent international civil society organization, fighting poverty and injustice in Greece and all over the world. Since 1972 it has been training people and supporting their communities, so that they can claim a life of dignity and a fairer world for all.

Aegean Cargo Sailing is a multi-awarded initiative that transports local products by sailboats, reviving a sustainable, millennia-old network of commercial sea-routes, while also offering experiential, cultural & gastronomic sailing adventures to eco-conscious travellers.

Incommon is an environmental organization that works bottom-up with citizens, schools, businesses, institutions, groups and local authorities to apply the circular economy in everyday life.

Eyes of Light nonprofit organization was founded in 2019 with the mission to improve the quality of life of cancer patients, by contributing to a more humane treatment of the disease through the innovative field of Arts in Health and focusing on their wellbeing.

Ecogenia's service-year model is inspired by proven concepts from abroad. By applying it in the Greek context and adapting it appropriately to scale nationally, this innovative model will meet the pressing capacity needs of community organizations on the ground working towards sustainable development.

The P2P Lab is an interdisciplinary research collective, based in Ioannina, that designs open-source technologies and implements projects, using participatory/community-based methods and peer-to-peer practices.

Fashion Revolution Greece is part of the Fashion Revolution Global activism movement that mobilizes citizens, brands, and policymakers through research, education, and advocacy. FR works towards a global fashion industry that conserves & restores the environment and values people over profit.

Ecogenia is the first NGO in Greece to promote sustainability through civic engagement, training & employment opportunities for young people. Through a service-year model, it connects Greek youth with organizations dedicated to creating sustainable solutions to environmental & societal challenges.

Vouliwatch is a non-partisan parliamentary monitoring and transparency promoting organization that was established in 2014 in response to the rising disillusionment of a large segment of the Greek population towards parliamentary democracy and the broader Greek political system.

The Venture Impact Awards (VIA) is the Hellenic Initiative’s (THI) program that provides help and support to Greek startups and nonprofits, whose projects are able to demonstrate human/social/environmental impact, financial sustainability, and scalability.

ELC Productions is a nonprofit organization that provides communication services and audiovisual productions while it has created and manages the cultural platform elculture.gr. ELC systematically promotes the UN SDGs through inspiring projects.

The Cyclades Preservation Fund (CPF) was established in October 2017 to support sustainable initiatives and to promote the preservation of the exceptional beauty and natural value of the Cyclades.

The Aegean Film Festival is an annual summer meeting point for filmmakers, audiences, and artists to celebrate the finest independent cinema and storytelling. It takes place in the Aegean Islands over the past 10 years.

"Have you ever wondered how much power you have in your hands?" Ten Million Hands is addressing this question to all fellow people living in Greece and provides comprehensible information for a sustainable lifestyle. From theory to practice, let's close the cycle of conscious consumption.

The Museum of Cycladic Art is a cultural institution that focuses on the promotion of the ancient civilizations of the Aegean and Cyprus, with emphasis on Cycladic art of the 3rd millennium BC. Moreover, the Museum invests in Community Programs that are inclusive to audiences of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and interests.

The Southern Lights is an educational and land stewardship nonprofit organization that actively regenerates ecosystems in which people, inspired by nature, create and maintain healthy and abundant livelihoods.

Impact Hub Athens is a nonprofit organization, part of a global network of 120+ Impact Hubs and it hosts 600 members in Greece. It develops programs around critical social issues focusing on tech for good, activism, urbanism, the environment & circular economy.

Nosilia Association is an awarded nonprofit organization that has been acting in Athens since 2001. Nosilia's fundamental goal is to alleviate human pain and provide free home healthcare to patients with chronic diseases and mobility and socio-economic problems.

Fabric Republic is an innovative, integrated clothing management system that focuses on circular economy and sustainability. The vision of the organization is the collective development of social and ecological consciousness, for a zero-waste reality.

HIGGS was founded in 2015 with the mission to holistically support a growing NPO/Social Entrepreneurship ecosystem within Greece. Guided by values such as solidarity, trust and cooperation, they provide capacity building, trainings, mentoring, consulting, networking and events to these organizations.

Cooperatives for a Better World is a mission-based, nonprofit organization focused on sharing cooperative identity with the world and the difference it makes in local, national, and global communities. They provide cooperative businesses with the expertise, tools, and connections to reach new levels of success.

The Southern Lights is a nonprofit organization with the mission to spread knowledge, techniques and the mindset for regenerative practices in all domains of human activity. This is implemented through workshops, networking and building active examples of regenerative practices in close collaboration with other organizations, public entities and ecological enterprises.

The Venture Impact Awards (VIA) was founded in 2020 amidst the global pandemic and financial turmoil. The vision is to support Greece’s brightest and most talented teams, helping them create ventures that are scalable, sustainable, and able to demonstrate not just a quick return on the investment but also a broader impact on the society at large.

Mathaino Diatrofi is an organization that supports the Mediterranean Diet in Greece. As the unhealthy eating habits and food are increasingly growing, its mission is to reverse this situation by offering nutritional knowledge to adults, children and professionals.

ANTAMA was founded in 2020 with the vision to empower people aged 65+ in Greece and endorse active ageing. ANTAMA implements cultural festivals and events throughout the year, which combine education and entertainment. They promote social interactivity among elders, improve their physical and emotional health, and bring different generations together.

HIGGS (Higher Incubator Giving Growth & Sustainability) is an initiative which aims to reinforce Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs) operating in Greece, through educational and supportive programs and activities that are carried out at its premises.

Doctors of the World Greece (MdM-Greece) is a medical humanitarian organization and member of Médecins Du Monde International which consists of 16 delegations worldwide. Its first and foremost mission is to provide medical care and to be vocal against the obstruction of access to healthcare and against the violation of human rights.

Nosilia Association is an independent nonprofit organization whose main goal is to provide free medical treatment at home and health services to the fellowmen belonging to susceptible population groups. Its mission is to implement programs to help patients and their family members improve their life quality.

The Hellenic Initiative (THI), founded in 2012, is a global movement of the Greek Diaspora. Its vision is to invest in the future of Greece through direct philanthropy and economic revitalization. It empowers people to provide crisis relief, encourage entrepreneurs, and create jobs.