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DELTA supports students of the DIATROFI Program implemented by the Prolepsis Institute
We would like to warmly thank DELTA for their immediate response to our campaign to secure milk and yogurt for students facing food insecurity and their decision to support once again the DIATROFI Program of the Prolepsis Institute.
Read More ...Parents’ Association and the student community of Athens College Elementary School supports the DIATROFI Program of the Prolepsis Institute for the eighth consecutive school year
The Parents’ Association and the student community of Athens College Elementary School supports the DIATROFI Program of the Prolepsis Institute for the eighth consecutive school year. Thanks to their new kind donation, part of the “Lito Gevma” program, 1,746 healthy and nutritious meals were secured for students of the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...Barba Stathis supports the DIATROFI Program of the Prolepsis Institute for the second consecutive school year
We would like to warmly thank Barba Stathis for their decision to support the DIATROFI Program of the Prolepsis Institute for the second consecutive year.
Read More ...Attiki Bee Culturing Co. – Alex. Pittas S.A. supports the DIATROFI Program and students in need by donating 2,250 individual portions of honey
We would like to warmly thank Attiki Bee Culturing Co. – Alex. Pittas S.A. for their decision to support the DIATROFI Program of the Prolepsis Institute and students who experience food insecurity. With their kind donation, Attiki-Pittas offered 2,250 individual portions of honey, to be distributed to students along with the yoghurt offered within the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...The Hellenic Initiative Canada continues to support students in need in Greece through the DIATROFI Program for another school year
We would like to cordially thank The Hellenic Initiative Canada for their decision to support the DIATROFI Program of the Prolepsis Institute for yet another school year. Thanks to the valuable donation of THI Canada, which has supported the Program since 2018, we were able to secure 17,370 healthy and nutritious meals for 281 students participating in the Program for the 2021-2022 school year.
Read More ...ELASTRON S.A. supports the DIATROFI Program implemented by Prolepsis Institute for one more school year
We would like to warmly thank ELASTRON SA for their decision to support the DIATROFI Program, for one more school year, implemented by Prolepsis Institute.
Read More ...HEDNO stands by the DIATROFI Program and students in need for the fifth consecutive school year
Our warmest gratitude to HEDNO S.A. (Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator S.A.) for its valuable support to the DIATROFI Program, for a fifth consecutive school year. Thanks to the new, kind donation of HEDNO S.A., we were able to secure 5.652 healthy and nutritious meals for 52 students in kindergartens and primary schools in Thrace and Evia.
Read More ...AB Vassilopoulos, Golden Donor of the DIATROFI Program, offers again this year more than 85.000 meals to students in need
AB Vassilopoulos, Golden Donor of the Program on Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition – DIATROFI, has offered with their recent donation over 86.957 healthy meals to students participating in the Program.
Read More ...SouthBridge supports students in need through the DIATROFI Program for the 5th consecutive school year
SouthBridge supports the DIATROFI Program of Prolepsis Institute, for the 5th consecutive school year. Thanks to their new generous donation, we are able to secure 8.695 healthy and nutritious meals that will be distributed to 71 students of schools located in vulnerable areas in Greece, throughout the 2021 – 2022 school year.
Read More ...Nuevo S.A. supports the DIATROFI Program for the 6th consecutive year
We would like to cordially thank Nuevo S.A. for their decision to support for the 6th consecutive school year the DIATROFI Program implemented by Prolepsis Institute. Thanks to this valuable donation, we have secured 2.174 healthy and nutritious meals for 19 students of schools in Evia, throughout the 2021 – 2022 school year.
Read More ...Plaisio Computers SA and their volunteer team #plai_sou stand once again next to the DIATROFI Program of Prolepsis Institute
Plaisio Computers SA and their volunteer team #plai_sou support the DIATROFI Program of Prolepsis Institute for the 6th consecutive school year, by donating a portion of the Hugtag Collection proceeds for the daily provision of meals to students that experience food insecurity. This year, thanks to their kind contribution, we have secured 2.406 healthy and nutritious meals that will be offered to participating students throughout the 2021 – 2022 school year.
Read More ...GENESIS Pharma supports the students of the DIATROFI Program for the 7th consecutive school year
GENESIS Pharma for the seventh consecutive school year supports students that experience food insecurity and hunger through the DIATROFI Program. Thanks to their valuable donation, we have secured the daily provision of 5.699 healthy and nutritious meals, for 41 students of a school located in Rodopi throughout the school year 2021 – 2022.
Read More ...The ANTONIOS AND IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS FOUNDATION stands by students in need through the DIATROFI Program for one more school year
We would like to cordially thank the ANTONIOS AND IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS FOUNDATION for their decision to support the DIATROFI Program of the Prolepsis Institute, for one more school year. Thanks to their valuable donation, we were able to secure 852 healthy and nutritious meals for students in need, during the 2021-2022 school year.
Read More ...The nursery and kindergarten PLAYLAND supports the DIATROFI Program for a 6th consecutive school year through the Share Lunch initiative
The nursery and kindergarten PLAYLAND, located in Varkiza, supported the DIATROFI Program of the Prolepsis Institute for the 6th consecutive school year, through the participation of its young students to the Share Lunch initiative.
Read More ...MYTILINEOS supports the DIATROFI Program and students in need for the fourth consecutive school year
We would like to warmly thank MYTILINEOS for their decision to support for a fourth consecutive school year the DIATROFI Program and students that face food insecurity and hunger. Thanks to their continuous support, we were able to secure a total of 32.124 healthy meals that will be offered to 280 students of 6 schools located in Viotia Regional Unit, through the DIATROFI Program throughout the 2021-2022 school year.
Read More ...AB Vassilopoulos, Golden Donor of the DIATROFI Program, supported more than 1.000 students of 22 schools in Attica, Thessaloniki, Imathia, Rodopi and Xanthi
Since 2014, AB Vassilopoulos, Golden Donor of the DIATROFI Program, has secured more than 1.200.000 healthy and nutritious meals for the students of the Program, offering relief to many children and their families in need.
Read More ...Parents Association of Athens College Elementary School supports the DIATROFI Program for the seventh consecutive school year
The Parents Association and the student community of Athens College Elementary School supported the DIATROFI Program for a seventh consecutive year.
Read More ...Barba Stathis supports the DIATROFI Program and the students in need by donating 3.080 kg of spinach
We would like to warmly thank Barba Stathis for their decision to support the DIATROFI Program and the students who experience food insecurity, by donating 3 tons of spinach.
Read More ...FRIGOGLASS supports the DIATROFI Program by donating refrigerators
We would like to extend our warmest gratitude to FRIGOGLASS for their valuable contribution to the DIATROFI Program. Thanks to their donation of three refrigerators with a capacity of 808, 700 and 166 liters, we were able to ensure the immediate participation of new schools in the Program, as well as the proper preservation of our healthy and nutritious meals.
Read More ...The Hellenic Initiative supports once again the students of the DIATROFI Program for the 2020-2021 school year
We would like to cordially thank The Hellenic Initiative (THI) for its decision to support once again the DIATROFI Program. With the kind donation of THI, we were able to secure 15.051 healthy and nutritious meals that will be distributed to 241 students from schools of Attica, Thessaloniki, Xanthi, Magnesia and Evros regional units, for the 2020-2021 school year.
Read More ...Plaisio Computers SA supports once again the DIATROFI Program by donating refrigerators
We would like to extend our gratitude to Plaisio Computers SA for their trust and their valuable contribution to the DIATROFI Program. Thanks to their new donation of three refrigerators with a capacity of 438 liters each, we were able to ensure the immediate inclusion of new schools in the Program, as well as the proper preservation of our healthy and nutritious meals.
Read More ...Parents Association of Psychiko College Elementary School supports the DIATROFI Program and students in need for another school year
We would like to warmly thank the Parents Association and the student community of Psychiko College Elementary School for their decision to support once again the DIATROFI Program. With their kind donation we were able to offer wholemeal products (bread, grape must cookies and breadsticks) to 343 students of the Program.
Read More ...HEDNO supports the DIATROFI Program and students in need for the fourth consecutive school year
We would like to warmly thank HEDNO S.A. (Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator S.A.) for its decision to support the DIATROFI Program for a fourth consecutive school year. Thanks to the kind donation of HEDNO S.A., we were able to secure 4.752 healthy and nutritious meals for 54 students of two kindergartens in Imathia region and one kindergarten in Rodopi region for the 2020-2021 school year.
Read More ...MYTILINEOS supports the DIATROFI Program and students in need for the third consecutive school year
We would like to warmly thank MYTILINEOS for its decision to support the DIATROFI Program for the third consecutive year and offer healthy meals on a daily basis to 209 students of seven schools located in Attica Region and Viotia Regional Unit. Thanks to the valuable contribution of MYTILINEOS, we were able to secure a total of 16.583 meals that will be offered through the DIATROFI Program to students in need throughout the 2020-21 school year.
Read More ...BP OIL HELLENIC SA supports the DIATROFI Program for the fifth consecutive school year
We would like to warmly thank BP Oil Hellenic SA for its decision to support the work of Prolepsis Institute for the fifth consecutive school year through the DIATROFI Program. Thanks to BP’s valuable contribution, over 8,350 healthy and nutritious meals will be provided to 87 students of four schools in Attica by the DIATROFI Program, during the 2020-21 school year.
Read More ...The Hellenic Initiative Canada continues to support students in need in Greece through the DIATROFI Program for another school year
We would like to cordially thank The Hellenic Initiative Canada and the New Leaders Section for their decision to continue to support the DIATROFI Program for a further school year. Thanks to the valuable donation of THI Canada and the funds raised by the New Leaders of THI with the Greek Canadian Chef Challenge, we managed to secure 7.368 healthy and nutritious meals to 71 students participating in the DIATROFI Program in the regions of Imathia and Rodopi for the 2020-2021 school year.
Read More ...GENESIS Pharma supports for one more school year the students of the DIATROFI Program
We warmly thank the Greek pharmaceutical company GENESIS Pharma for the extension of their valuable support to the DIATROFI Program for the sixth consecutive school year. Thanks to their kind donation, 5.768 healthy and nutritious meals will be provided on a daily basis to the students of three schools located in Northern Greece throughout the school year 2020-21.
Read More ...SouthBridge supports students in need through the DIATROFI Program for one more school year
We warmly thank SouthBridge for their decision to continue, for a fourth consecutive school year, to support the DIATROFI Program of the Prolepsis Institute. Thanks to the generous donation, we are able to secure about 5,000 healthy and nutritious meals that will be distributed to students who experience food insecurity during the 2020-21 school year.
Read More ...Distribution of healthy meals in schools located in vulnerable areas with the DIATROFI Program - Prolepsis Institute stands by students during the pandemic
September 28, 2020 -The distribution of healthy meals to students started on Friday September 25 through the Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition Program DIATROFI. In a difficult period for thousands of families due to the pandemic, Prolepsis Institute offers for the tenth consecutive school year a rich and nutritious meal to children attending schools in vulnerable areas. Over half of the student body of these schools’ experience food insecurity.
Read More ...Playland kindergarten supports the DIATROFI Program for a 5th consecutive school year with the Share Lunch initiative
October 26, 2020
PLAYLAND nursery and kindergarten, located in Varkiza supports the DIATROFI Program for the 5th consecutive school year, through the Share Lunch initiative and the distribution of the Program’s educational material to its young students.
Read More ...TITAN adopts the Share Lunch initiative to support the DIATROFI Program
October 23, 2020 - A meal tastes better when you share it:TITAN adopts the Share Lunch initiative to support the DIATROFI Program. From October 12 to October 23, 2020, our healthy, nutritious meals were distributed not only to students participating in the DIATROFI Program, but also to employees of TITAN in various regions of Greece.
Read More ...ALPHA BANK once again supports the DIATROFI Program
For the third consecutive year, ALPHA BANK supported our efforts towards to combat hunger and food insecurity children in Greece are facing. Throughout the 2019-20 school year, thanks to the valuable support of ALPHA BANK, we offered 1,500 healthy meals to students of the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...Since 2017 SouthBridge supports students in need through the DIATROFI Program
We warmly thank SouthBridge for the continuous support they offer to the Prolepsis Institute. Thanks to the generous donation of SouthBridge, 5,000 nutritious meals were distributed to students in need through the DIATROFI Program during the 2019-2020 school year.
Read More ...BP OIL HELLENIC SA supported the DIATROFI Program for a fourth consecutive school year
We would like to cordially thank BP Oil Hellenic SA for its decision to support our work for a fourth consecutive year. Τhanks to the valuable contribution of BP Oil Hellenic SA, 40 students of a kindergarten in Attica received the healthy meals offered by the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...The Hellenic Initiative Canada continues to support students in need in Greece by offering more than 9,000 healthy meals through the DIATROFI Program during the 2019-20 school year
We would like to cordially thank The Hellenic Initiative Canada for their decision to continue to support the DIATROFI Program for another school year. Thanks to THI Canada kind donations, throughout the 2019-20 school year more than 9,000 healthy meals will be offered to 88 students of the DIATROFI Program in the regions of Attica and Xanthi.
Read More ...Nuevo S.A embraces the DIATROFI Program for another school year
We would like to cordially thank Nuevo S.A. for their decision to support the DIATROFI Program for another school year. Thanks to their kind donation, 2,500 healthy meals will be offered to 55 students of the DIATROFI Program in the Viotia region during the current school year (2019-20).
Read More ...Crédit Agricole Life supports the DIATROFI Program for a fourth school year
We warmly thank Crédit Agricole Life for supporting the DIATROFI Program for a fourth consecutive school year.
Read More ...MYTILINEOS supports students through the DIATROFI Program for a second school year
For a second consecutive year, MYTILINEOS is actively involved in the DIATROFI Program and offers healthy meals on a daily basis to 273 students of seven schools located in Viotia Regional Unit and in Attica Region throughout the 2019-20 school year.
Read More ...More than 30.000 kindergarten children are facing food insecurity
There are 29 kindergartens participating in the DIATROFI Program, but apart from those, no other kindergarten in Greece receives any kind of food aid free of charge. The Prolepsis Institute estimates that over 30,000 kindergarten children face food insecurity.
Read More ...Social and Cultural Affairs Welfare Foundation: Stands for students in need every year through the DIATROFI Program
We would like to cordially thank the Social and Cultural Affairs Welfare Foundation (KIKPE) for their decision to support the DIATROFI Program for another school year. Thanks to this generous contribution, 17,000 healthy meals will be offered to 166 students participating in the Program during the 2019-2020 school year.
Read More ...Since 2015 GENESIS Pharma supports students in need through the DIATROFI Program
We warmly thank the Greek pharmaceutical company GENESIS Pharma for the decision to extend their support to the DIATROFI Program for one more year. Thanks to the kind donation of GENESIS Pharma, the students of two kindergartens located in Aspropyrgos area and in the region of Xanthi will receive the healthy meals offered by the Program on a daily basis throughout the school year 2019-20.
Read More ...SYN-ENOSIS continuous to support the DIATROFI Program and students from the Evros region
We would like to cordially thank the Greek Shipowners’ Non-Profit Social Welfare Company SYN-ENOSIS for its valuable contribution to the DIATROFI Program implemented by the Prolepsis Institute. Thanks to the generous support of SYN-ENOSIS we have secured on a daily basis the provision of healthy meals to 78 students from the region of Evros throughout the 2019-20 school year.
Read More ...AbbVie Pharmaceuticals S.A. supported the DIATROFI Program for the school year 2018-2019
We warmly thank AbbVie Pharmaceuticals S.A. for supporting the DIATROFI Program. Thanks to their kind donation, 250 healthy meals were distributed to students of schools located in Attica during the school year 2018-19.
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Ethniki Insurance Company supported the DIATROFI Program for a second consecutive school year
For a second consecutive year, Ethniki Insurance Company participated in the DIATROFI Program supporting the efforts of Prolepsis Institute against food insecurity and hunger. Thanks to their financial support, 2,000 meals were distributed to students of the DIATROFI Program throughout the 2018-2019 school year.
Read More ...AEGEAS Non Profit Civil Company offered 17,000 individual milk packages to the DIATROFI Program
AEGEAS Non Profit Civil Company supported the DIATROFI Program for the 2018-2019 school year and contributed to our efforts to combat food insecurity experienced by school students in Greece.
Read More ...The Parents Association of Athens College Elementary School supported the DIATROFI Program for one more school year
The Parents Association and the student community of Athens College Elementary School supported the DIATROFI Program for a fifth consecutive year. With their kind donation we were able to offer 2,069 sandwiches to school children in Attica. The donation took place within the school’s tradition of a periodic “Lito Gevma” (light meal), where the funding that would have otherwise gone towards a larger lunch was instead donated to the DIATROFI program.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program in EuroHealthNet magazine: Food aid and healthy nutrition programmes in schools: what works?
What is the best way to reduce food insecurity and obesity in schools? That’s one of the main questions studied by the DIATROFI programme.
Read More ...Minerva SA Edible Oils & Food Enterprises offered 504lt of extra virgin olive oil for the DIATROFI Program
Minerva SA Edible Oils & Food Enterprises supported for the 2018-2019 school year our efforts, by offering us 504lt of extra virgin olive oil to be used for the preparation of meals for students in public schools participating in the Program. Thanks to the donation of MINERVA, 1,000 health meals were provided to school children of the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...The Athens International Airport supports students through the DIATROFI Program for a fourth school year
Athens International Airport (AIA) joined for one more year the efforts of Prolepsis Institute against food insecurity and hunger. A healthy meal was offered on a daily basis to the 253 students of two schools in Attica. With the generous donation of AIA a total of 10,000 healthy meals were offered through the DIATROFI Program to students in need.
Read More ...A new study about the effectiveness of the DIATROFI Program in improving household food insecurity was published in the European Journal of Public Health
A new scientific study confirms the effectiveness of the DIATROFI Program in reducing food insecurity of children attending school in vulnerable areas in Greece. The study was published in the European Journal of Public Health, which is one of the most prestigious scientific journals.
Read More ...BP OIL HELLENIC SA supports the DIATROFI Program for a third consecutive school year
We would like to cordially thank BP Oil Hellenic SA for its decision to support our work for a third consecutive year. Since 2016 BP Oil Hellenic SA has been standing by our side supporting students of schools located in vulnerable areas in Greece through the DIATROFI Program. Thanks to the kind donation of BP Oil Hellenic SA and the purchase of educational material of the Program, 47 students of a kindergarten in Athens receive daily the healthy meals offered by the Program, until the end of the 2018-2019 school year.
Read More ...The Group NIREUS supports the DIATROFI Program for a third consecutive school year
We warmly thank NIREUS for supporting the DIATROFI Program for a third consecutive school year. Thanks to their kind donation 200 meals were distributed to students of schools located in Attica during the school year 2018-2019.
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HΕDNO supports the DIATROFI Program for a second school year
HEDNO S.A. (Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator S.A.) supports the DIATROFI Program for a second consecutive school year. Thanks to the kind donation of HEDNO S.A., the students of two kindergartens in Attica receive daily the meals offered by the Program, until the end of the 2018-2019 school year.
Read More ...Crédit Agricole Life supports the DIATROFI Program for a third school year
We warmly thank Crédit Agricole Life for supporting the DIATROFI Program for a third consecutive school year. Thanks to their kind donation, 450 meals were provided to students of schools participating in the Program for the 2018-2019 school year.
Read More ...ΑΚΤΟR S.A. supports the DIATROFI Program for a second consecutive school year
We would like to cordially thank AKTOR S.A. for its initiative to support our work for a second consecutive year. Thanks to their kind donation, 3.000 healthy meals will be offered to the 38 pupils of a kindergarten in Athens throughout the 2018-2019 school year. With the valuable contribution of AKTOR SA, we offer a solution to the severe problem of food insecurity experienced by pupils in Greece and we promote new, healthy eating habits.
Read More ...290,000 healthy meals will be offered to students with the support of the Prefecture of Sterea Ellada
The Prefecture of Sterea Ellada (Central Greece) secured through the DIATROFI Program for the 2018-2019 school year, the daily provision of healthy meals for students in primary and secondary education.
The initiative of the Prefecture of Sterea Ellada provides support to hundreds of students and their families in the region of Central Greece who have been affected the most by the crisis.
Nuevo S.A. supports the DIATROFI Program for a third consecutive school year
Nuevo S.A. supports the DIATROFI Program for a third consecutive school year. Thanks to their kind donation and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the DIATROFI Program, healthy meals will be offered on a daily basis to 42 pupils of a kindergarten in Chalkida throughout the 2018-2019 school year.
Read More ...Intracom Telecom supports students through the DIATROFI Program for a second school year
For a second consecutive year, Intracom Telecom participates in the DIATROFI Program offering daily healthy meals to students of elementary schools in Greece. Thanks to the kind donation of Intracom Telecom we will offer through DIATROFI 5,750 healthy meals to the students of three Kindergarten schools that participate in the Program.
Read More ...Alpha Bank supports the DIATROFI Program for a second consecutive school year
For a second consecutive year, Alpha Bank participates in the DIATROFI Program supporting the efforts of Prolepsis Institute against food insecurity and hunger. Thanks to the kind donation of Alpha Bank, 1.500 meals will be offered to students of the DIATROFI Program throughout the 2018-2019 school year.
Read More ...SYN-ENOSIS supports the DIATROFI Program and students from the Evros region
We would like to cordially thank the Greek Shipowners’ Social Welfare Company SYN-ENOSIS for its kind contribution to our efforts and its support towards students of schools located in vulnerable areas in Greece through the DIATROFI Program. Thanks to the generous support of SYN-ENOSIS healthy meals will be offered on a daily basis to 91 students from the region of Evros throughout the 2018-2019 school year.
Read More ...MYTILINEOS supports the DIATROFI Program
MYTILINEOS joins the efforts of Prolepsis Institute against food insecurity and hunger. A healthy meal will be offered on a daily basis to the 212 students of five schools located in Sterea Ellada Region (Central Greece) throughout the 2018-2019 school year. With the generous donation of MYTILINEOS a total of 22,682 meals will be offered through the DIATROFI Program to students in need.
Read More ...The Hellenic Initiative Canada supports the DIATROFI Program
We would like to thank The Hellenic Initiative Canada (THI Canada) for supporting students in Greece and our efforts through the DIATROFI Program. Thanks to the kind donation of THI Canada, 7 additional schools with 437 students participated in the DIATROFI Program for the school year 2017-2018.
Read More ...MINERVA continues to support the DIATROFI Program
MINERVA continues to support our efforts, by offering us 500lt of extra virgin olive oil to be used for the preparation of meals for students in public schools participating this year in the Program. Thanks to the donation of MINERVA which was matched by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the Program, 2,066 health meals were provided to school children of the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...Merck supports the DIATROFI Program
We would like to thank Merck Greece who kindly contributes to our efforts and supports through the DIATROFI Program students of schools located in vulnerable areas in Attica region. Οn the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the foundation of Merck, Merck Greece will offer through DIATROFI 3,500 healthy meals to students of elementary schools that participate in the Program.
Read More ...The company HELIOS Ltd. supports the DIATROFI Program
The company HELIOS Ltd. supports the DIATROFI Program for the school year 2017-2018 by offering 20lt of extra virgin olive oil to be used for the preparation of meals for students in public schools participating in the Program.
Read More ...The company “Hellenic Groves P.C.” supports the DIATROFI Program
The company Hellenic Groves P.C. supports the DIATROFI Program for the school year 2017-2018 by offering 40lt of extra virgin olive oil to be used for the preparation of meals for students in public schools participating in the Program.
Read More ...Pfizer supports the DIATROFI Program
Pfizer supports the efforts of Prolepsis Institute against food insecurity and hunger experienced by students in Greece. Thanks to the kind donation of Pfizer, the daily provision of healthy meals was secured for the students of five schools located in socioeconomically vulnerable areas of Greece.
Read More ...The Program DIATROFI at 2018 Campion International Day
The Campion school community once again supported the DIATROFI Program on the International Day which took place this year on May 12 at the school facilities. The students of the Volunteers Club of Campion School organized fundraising activities for the Program, including a bake sale, face painting and more. Additionally, the students promoted the educational material of the Program and informed the visitors about the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program was presented at the 25th European Congress on Obesity in Vienna, as an innovative approach to improving children’s health in vulnerable areas
On May 23, Mrs. Athena Linos, Professor of Medical School of the University of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute, was guest speaker at the 25th European Congress on Obesity in Vienna, where she presented the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...The student community of ACS Athens supports the DIATROFI Program for one more year
We warmly thank the student community of ACS Athens for supporting for one more year the DIATROFI Program through the 1.50 club initiative, which was formed in order to support our efforts. Thanks to their assistance and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, we managed to secure 4,000 healthy meals for the Program at the end of 2017-2018 school year.
Read More ...The Prolepsis Institute at the Psychico Athens College
Members of the scientific team of Prolepsis Institute visited the Psychico College Junior High School and delivered a presentation to 180 students on May 17. The goal of the visit was to inform the students about the basic needs for a healthy way of life, the promotion of a healthy nutrition and the necessity of physical activity. Additionally, students and teachers where informed about the aims of the DIATROFI Program and the multiple benefits for children.
Read More ...The Athens International Airport supports students through the DIATROFI Program for a third school year
We would like to thank the Athens International Airport (AIA) for supporting the DIATROFI Program for one more year. Thanks to the kind donation of AIA, daily food provision is secured for the students of six additional schools for the remainder of this school year.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program at the 2018 Campion International Day!
The school community of Campion School supports for one more time the DIATROFI Program on the occasion of this year's International Day that will be held on Saturday 12th May 5.30-9.30pm (Aghias Ioulianis 2, Pallini).
The educational material of the DIATROFI Program will be available for sale at the event by the students of Campion School!
Read More ...The Prolepsis Institute at the 15th Volunteers' Festival: A festival of solutions for a better world
The Prolepsis Institute will participate in the 15th Volunteers' Festival, an open celebration for volunteering and selfless giving. On Saturday, May 12, 2018, from 10:00 to 19:00 at Syntagma square. Members of Prolepsis and volunteers will inform guests about our projects and the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...Allseas Marine S.A. supports the DIATROFI Program
We warmly thank Allseas Marine S.A. for supporting the DIATROFI Program. Thanks to the kind donation of Allseas Marine S.A. and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the DIATROFI Program, an additional school with 30 students is participating in the Program for the 2017-2018 school year.
Read More ...The Group NIREUS supports the DIATROFI Program
We warmly thank NIREUS for supporting the DIATROFI Program for a second consecutive school year. Thanks to their kind donation and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the DIATROFI Program, at least 300 meals will be distributed to students of schools located in Attica during the school year 2017-2018.
Read More ...The school community of Campion School supports the DIATROFI Program
We warmly thank the school community of Campion School for supporting the DIATROFI Program. Thanks to their assistance and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the DIATROFI Program, 512 healthy meals were provided to students of a school participating in the Program.
Read More ...The ANTONIOS AND IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS FOUNDATION supports for one more year the DIATROFI Program
We would like to thank the ANTONIOS AND IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS FOUNDATION for supporting the DIATROFI Program for a third consecutive year. Thanks to their kind donation and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the Program, at least 2,000 healthy meals will be distributed to students of elementary schools in Attica during the 2017-2018 school year.
Read More ...ETEM supports kindergarten students in Mandra through the DIATROFI Program
ΕΤΕΜ contributes to our efforts and supports through the DIATROFI Program students and families from the flood-stricken town of Mandra, in Western Attica. Thanks to their kind donation, the students of three kindergartens in the region of Mandra will receive daily, the meals offered by the Program, until the end of the 2017-2018 school year.
Read More ...Star Bulk Carriers Corp. renews its support to the DIATROFI Program for the school year 2017-2018
We warmly thank Star Bulk Carriers Corp. for their decision to extend their support to the DIATROFI Program for one more year. Thanks to the kind donation of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the DIATROFI Program, 150 students of a primary school in the Athens center area will receive daily our nutritious meals, throughout the school year 2017-2018.
Read More ...HΕDNO supports the DIATROFI Program
HEDNO S.A. (Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator S.A.) supports the DIATROFI Program for the 2017-2018 school year and contributes to our efforts to combat food insecurity experienced by school students in Greece. Thanks to the kind donation of HEDNO S.A. and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the DIATROFI Program, the students of two kindergartens in Athens receive daily the meals offered by the Program, until the end of the 2017-2018 school year.
Read More ...A fundraising campaign for providing meals to more students in vulnerable areas in Athens, Thrace and Imathia, Greece
This Easter, Prolepsis Institute is inviting everyone to contribute to our efforts to secure healthy meals for 421 students of six schools located in vulnerable areas of Attica, Thrace and Imathia in Greece through. More than half of the students of these schools do not have access to adequate and nutritious food, while one in four children suffers from hunger which is the most acute form of food insecurity.
Read More ...AB Vassilopoulos about the collaboration with the Prolepsis Institute
AB Vassilopoulos remains firmly by the side of the Prolepsis Institute in our great effort to fight against the problem of hunger and food insecurity experienced by students all over Greece. Since 2014 and for a fourth consequent year, AB Vassilopoulos supports hundreds of families in need by having offered more than 600,000 healthy meals through the DIATROFI Programme. Alexia Macheras, Communication & Sustainability Manager, talks about the cooperation between AB Vassilopoulos and the Prolepsis Institute:
Read More ...Educational actions implemented at schools by the Prolepsis Institute promoting healthy nutrition
An educational event aiming to promote healthy nutrition and physical activity was delivered by the Prolepsis Institute on Friday, February 23 at the 3rd High School of Peristeri, Attica, as part of the school’s Health Education Week.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program at the 7th Panhellenic Forum of Public Health and Social Medicine
The Prolepsis Institute participated in 7th Panhellenic Forum of Public Health and Social Medicine which took place on November 3-5, 2017 in Patras.
Read More ...Ms Myrto Xanthopoulou, Senior Program Officer of SNF talks about the DIATROFI Program
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the DIATROFI Program, supports thousands of children and families in need through this large-scale food aid program which promotes healthy nutrition in public schools of underprivileged areas throughout Greece. Myrto Xanthopoulou, Senior Program Officer at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, talks about the initiative and the contribution of SNF to the DIATROFI Program and the collaboration with Prolepsis Institute for a number of consecutive years.
Read More ...Motor Oil Hellas supports the DIATROFI Program
Motor Oil Hellas supported the DIATROFI Program for a second consecutive school year. Thanks to their kind donation and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the DIATROFI Program, we provided 340 healthy meals to children in need during the school year 2017-2018.
Read More ...Alpha Bank supports the DIATROFI Program
Alpha Bank supports the DIATROFI Program for the 2017-2018 school year and contributes to our efforts to combat food insecurity experienced by school students in Greece. Thanks to their kind donation and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the DIATROFI Program, at least 3,000 healthy meals will be distributed to students of schools participating in the Program.
Read More ...ΑΚΤΟR S.A.: Our new supporter
AKTOR S.A. contributes to our efforts against food insecurity and hunger experienced by thousands of children in Greece. Thanks to their kind donation and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the DIATROFI Program, at least 2,000 nutritious meals will be distributed to students of schools located in Attica during the school year 2017-2018.
Read More ...INTERAMERICAN supports the DIATROFI Program for a fourth consecutive year
INTERAMERICAN is continuing to support the Prolepsis Institute. We warmly thank INTERAMERICAN for the decision to extend their contribution to the DIATROFI Program for one more year. Thanks to their kind donation and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the DIATROFI Program, 50 students of a kindergarten will participate in the Program for the 2016-2017 school year.
Read More ...Ethniki Insurance Company: Our new supporter
Ethniki Insurance Company contributes to our efforts against food insecurity and hunger experienced by students of public schools located in socioeconomically vulnerable regions in Greece. Thanks to their financial support and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the DIATROFI Program, at least 3,000 healthy meals will be distributed to students during the school year 2016-2017.
Read More ...European Reliance renews its support to the DIATROFI Program for the school year 2017-2018
We warmly thank European Reliance for supporting the DIATROFI Program for a third consecutive school year. Thanks to their kind donation and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the DIATROFI Program, at least 3,000 healthy meals will be distributed to students of schools located in Attica during the school year 2017-2018.
Read More ...Crédit Agricole Life supports the DIATROFI Program
We warmly thank Crédit Agricole Life for supporting the DIATROFI Program for a second consecutive school year. Thanks to their kind donation and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the DIATROFI Program, at least 900 meals will be distributed to students of schools located in Attica during the school year 2017-2018.
Read More ...Nuevo S.A. supports for one more year the DIATROFI Program
We warmly thank Nuevo S.A. for supporting the DIATROFI Program for a second consecutive school year. Thanks to their kind donation and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the DIATROFI Program, at least 5,000 healthy meals will be distributed to students of a school located in Evia regional unit during the school year 2017-2018.
Read More ...BP OIL HELLENIC SA supports the DIATROFI Program for one more school year
BP Oil Hellenic SA supports the DIATROFI Program for a second consecutive school year. Thanks to the kind donation of BP Oil Hellenic SA along with the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Founding Donor of the Program, at least 7,000 healthy meals will be distributed to students of schools participating in the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...The Welfare Foundation for Social and Cultural Affairs supports the DIATROFI Program
We warmly thank the Welfare Foundation for Social and Cultural Affairs (KIKPE) for the decision to extend their support to the DIATROFI Program for one more year. Thanks to the kind donation of KIKPE the students of a high school in the area of Athens will receive daily the healthy meals offered by the Program throughout the school year 2017-2018.
Read More ...Interview to the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation
Afroditi Veloudaki, Managing Director of Prolepsis Institute gave an interview to the First programme (Proto programma) of the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation and discussed about the DIATROFI Program and the work of Prolepsis Institute.
Read More ...Distinction for Prolepsis Institute at the 14th Hellenic Congress of Nutrition and Dietetics & the 3rd Hellenic Congress of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism
The Prolepsis Institute participated in the 14th Hellenic Congress of Nutrition and Dietetics & the 3rd Hellenic Congress of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism which took place on November 24-26, 2017 at the Cultural Centre «Hellenic Cosmos». The scientific team of the Institute presented two scientific works with results from the DIATROFI school-based Food Aid and Healthy Nutrition Promotion Program which were distinguished with praise.
Read More ...The Parents & Guardians Association of Athens College Elementary School supports the DIATROFI Program for a third consecutive year
The Parents and Guardians Association and the student community of Athens College Elementary School are supporting the DIATROFI Program for a third consecutive year. With their kind donation we were able to offer 1,809 sandwiches to school children in Attica on November 15 and 16, 2017.
Read More ...AB Vassilopoulos supports the DIATROFI Program for a fourth consecutive year
With the continuous support of AB Vassilopoulos, we offer every day a healthy and high-quality meal to over 1,500 students across Greece for the 2017-2018 school year. This is a significant contribution to our efforts in eliminating the problem of hunger and food insecurity experienced by school students in Greece.
Read More ...SouthBridge Europe Mezzanine supports the DIATROFI Program
We would like to express our gratitude to the SouthBridge Europe Mezzanine for supporting the DIATROFI Program for the 2017-2018 school year and contributing to our efforts to combat food insecurity experienced by school students in Greece. Thanks to their kind donation, 5,750 healthy meals will be offered to the students of elementary schools that participate in the Program.
Read More ...GENESIS Pharma supports the DIATROFI Program for a third consecutive year
The Greek pharmaceutical company GENESIS Pharma is supporting the DIATROFI Program for the 2017-2018 school year. Thanks to GENESIS Pharma’s contribution, along with other donors, an elementary school with 140 students in the Athens area will receive daily healthy meals.
Read More ...The Stavros Niarchos Foundation, founding donor of the Program, through the matching fund doubles the number of meals provided
The contribution of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation in this time of crisis in Greece is invaluable. The SNF has been the founding donor of the DIATROFI Program since it was established in 2012. The current school year the SNF offers matching fund, which means that for each donation made to the Program, the SNF makes an equal donation, therefore every donation is doubled.
Read More ...The Prolepsis Institute participated in the 35th Athens Marathon with the AKMI Running Team to raise awareness on the DIATROFI Program
On Sunday, November 12, 2017, the Prolepsis Institute participated in the 35th Athens Authentic Marathon and run with the AKMI Running Team to support the DIATROFI Program and thousands of Greek students facing food insecurity.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program at the VulnerABLE European project conference
The Prolepsis Institute participated in the final Conference of the project “VulnerABLE: Pilot project related to the development of evidence based strategies to improve the health of isolated and vulnerable persons”. During the meeting, good practices for improving the health of vulnerable social groups at a European level were discussed. The DIATROFI Program was presented as an effective intervention practice to support children and families in vulnerable social groups.
Read More ...Intracom Telecom supports the DIATROFI Program
Intracom Telecom supports our efforts against food insecurity and hunger by contributing to the DIATROFI Program the school year 2017-2018. With the kind donation of Intracom Telecom 5,750 healthy meals will be offered to the students of elementary schools in Attica Region that participate in the Program.
Read More ...Τhe Prolepsis Institute in collaboration with Plaisio Computers SA support students in socioeconomically vulnerable areas of Greece
A joint action to support students attending schools in socioeconomically vulnerable areas of Greece took place between Plaisio Computers SA and the Prolepsis Institute in the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year. Plaisio’s voluntary team along with the Prolepsis Institute distributed 5,000 school bags to students.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program standing for children for the 7th consecutive school year - One in two children come from families facing food insecurity
On Monday, October 16, 2017, World Food Day, the Program on Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition – DIATROFI begins to daily provide healthy meals to thousands of children. The Prolepsis Institute continues to respond through purposeful interventions to the problem thousands of children face on a global scale and in Greece regarding access to safe and quality food.
Read More ...The ANTONIOS AND IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS FOUNDATION supports the DIATROFI Program
We would like to thank the ANTONIOS AND IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS FOUNDATION for supporting the DIATROFI Program for a second consecutive year.
Read More ...Educational actions in schools using Skype in the Classroom: For the first time in Greece by the Prolepsis Institute
For the first time in Greece, the Prolepsis Institute brought to fruition interactive lectures for 6th grade students in schools participating in the DIATROFI program. The lectures, titled “Learning healthy eating habits”, were delivered through the Microsoft program: “Skype in the Classroom”.
Read More ...Τhe marathon swimming champion Kelly Araouzou visits an elementary school part of the DIATROFI Program
On Wednesday, May 17th, students of an elementary school in the center of Athens, which participates in the DIATROFI Program, where visited by the marathon swimming champion Kelly Araouzou. Kelly spoke with all the children and answered dozens of questions about the the joys of sport, swimming and the rigorous requirements of this demanding sport.
Read More ...Informative event at ZARIFOPOULOS S.A. to promote healthy eating and physical activity
An event to promote healthy eating habits, daily physical activity, and general health, in everyday life including the work place, was held on June 27, 2017 at the ZARIFOPOULOS S.A. offices, by the Prolepsis Institute.
Read More ...The Golden Hall supports the DIATROFI Program
We warmly thank Golden Hall for their support to the DIATROFI Program. Thanks to the “Charity Walk” initiative that took place in Golden Hall in May 2017, 625 meals have been secured for students of schools in the area of Attica for the 2017-2018 school year.
Read More ...Events focused on healthy nutrition in the North Kynouria Municipality’s elementary schools organized by the Prolepsis Institute
On Thursday, June 8, 2017, the Prolepsis Institute held a series of educational events in the schools of the Municipality of North Kynouria for the parents of the students participating in the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program in EuroHealthNet magazine
Detailed article on EuroHealthNet magazine – Edition 9 about the implementation and the benefits of DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...The student community of ACS Athens supports the DIATROFI Program
We warmly thank the student community of ACS Athens for supporting the DIATROFI Program through the 1,50 club initiative, which was formed in order to support our efforts.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program and the support by AB Vassilopoulos at the newscast of ANT1
AB Vassilopoulos supports the Program DIATROFI through the Program “52 weeks, 52 actions of feeding and caring throughout Greece”.
Read More ...The company ZARIFOPOULOS S.A. supports the DIATROFI Program
The company ZARIFOPOULOS S.A. supports the DIATROFI Program for the school year 2016-2017 by offering organic extra virgin olive oil to be used for the preparation of meals for students in public schools participating in the Program.
Read More ...The Association of Organic Farmers of Attica Markets supports the DIATROFI Program
We warmly thank the Association of Organic Farmers of Attica for donating 990 oranges to the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program is nominated for the award Bravo Society within the Bravo Sustainability Dialogue Awards
The Prolepsis Institute with the DIATROFI Program participates at the Bravo Sustainability Dialogue. Within the concept of this award, the best practices recorded by the participating Organizations are highlighted and rewarded.
Read More ...The “World in Harmony” continues to support the DIATROFI Program
The non-profit organization “World in Harmony” will continue to support students in need through the DIATROFI Program for the school year 2016-17.
Read More ...World Health Day 2017: Mental health of children in Greece is at stake
This year’s World Health Day is dedicated to depression, an extremely widespread mental health disease. It is estimated that nowadays, depression affects more than 300 million people, of all ages, from all walks of life and in all countries.
Read More ...INTERAMERICAN supports the DIATROFI Program for a third consecutive year
We warmly thank INTERAMERICAN for the continued support it provides to students in vulnerable areas of Greece through the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...The Welfare Foundation for Social and Cultural Affairs supports the DIATROFI Program
We warmly thank the Welfare Foundation for Social and Cultural Affairs (KIKPE) for its decision to extend its support to the DIATROFI Program for one more year.
Read More ...The Group NIREUS supports the DIATROFI Program
Thanks to the kind donation of NIREUS and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, founding donor of the DIATROFI Program, the nutritional needs of two primary school students in the Athens area will be covered daily for an entire school year.
Read More ...ELASTRON Group supports the DIATROFI Program for a further year
We would like to thank ELASTRON Group for supporting the DIATROFI Program for the second consecutive school year.
Read More ...Interview on star.gr about the Program DIATROFI
Athena Linos, Professor of the School of Medicine at the University of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute was interviewed by Maria Andrikaki on Star.gr regarding the Program DIATROFI.
Read More ...Star Bulk supports the DIATROFI Program
Star Bulk supports our efforts towards combating hunger and food insecurity experienced by children in Greece.
Read More ...ReaCapital Advisors supports the DIATROFI Program for a second consecutive year
We would like to cordially thank ReaCapital Advisors for supporting the DIATROFI Program for a second consecutive year.
Read More ...BP OIL HELLENIC SA supports the DIATROFI Program
BP Oil Hellenic SA is the new supporter of the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...GENESIS Pharma S.A. supports the DIATROFI Program for a second consecutive school year
We warmly thank the Greek pharmaceutical company GENESIS Pharma for its decision to integrate for a second consecutive year the DIATROFI Program within the company’s prevention and social contribution activities.
Read More ...DELTA provided 20,500 milk packs to students of the DIATROFI Program
We warmly thank DELTA for providing 20.500 fresh milk portions last October to all students of the schools participating in the DIATROFI Program in the Attica area!
Read More ...European Reliance renews its support to the DIATROFI Program for the school year 2016-2017
We warmly thank European Reliance for their decision to support the DIATROFI Program for the second consecutive school year.
Read More ...Prolepsis Institute participated in the Cluster Meeting in Budapest organized by the Executive Agency of the European Commission (Chafea)
Nutrition and Physical Activity: How the European Union contributes to public health priorities including obesity
Read More ...Nuevo S.A.: The new supporter of the DIATROFI Program
Nuevo S.A. has responded to our call for support of students attending schools located in socioeconomically vulnerable areas of the Central Greece Region and embraced the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...World Diabetes Day 2016 – Eyes on Diabetes
On the occasion of World Diabetes Day 2016, the Prolepsis Institute emphasizes the importance of preventing the onset and progression of Type II diabetes for patients and healthcare systems alike, as highlighted in the National Dietary Guidelines disseminated by the Prolepsis Institute through the Program “Eu Dia…. Trofin”.
Read More ...All for Health, Health for All: The Prolepsis Institute is participating in the 9th European Public Health Conference
The Prolepsis Institute will participate in the 9th European Public Health Conference, which will be held in Vienna, on November 9-12.
Read More ...The Program DIATROFI on Huffington Post
"The Unexpected Moments That Touch Your Heart: The Most Memorable Part of My Vacation to Greece"
Read More ...Interview on ERT3 radio station about the DIATROFI Program
Professor Athena Linos, President of the Prolepsis Institute was interviewed about the DIATROFI Program on the occasion of World Food Day.
Read More ...The It’s All Greek To Me! Comedy Gala supports the DIATROFI Program
We would like to cordially thank the It’s All Greek To Me Comedy Gala Committee and the over one thousand people in Melbourne and Sydney who supported the DIATROFI Program through the Comedy Gala.
Read More ...“A PRIORI” Theatre Production Company supports the DIATROFI Program
We would like to cordially thank “A PRIORI” Theatre Production Company for donating a share of its earnings from the performance “Out of syllabus or The monologue of a self-confessed unreasonable man” to support DIATROFI Program and public school students from socioeconomically vulnerable areas.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program and the support of PLAISIO Computers at the central newscast of ΑΝΤ1 TV
The DIATROFI Program was presented at ANT1 TV central newscast. Plaisio Computers supports students by offering school supplies and funding healthy meals through the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...SILVER award to Prolepsis Institute at the Healthcare Business Awards 2016
An honorary distinction was awarded to Prolepsis Institute recognizing its work in healthcare, through the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...Plaisio Computers SA supports the DIATROFI Program
We would like to deeply thank Plaisio Computers SA for the valuable support to the DIATROFI Program in the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year and to students attending schools in socioeconomically vulnerable areas of Greece.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program at the central newscast of Skai TV
The DIATROFI Program was presented at Skai TV central newscast. The Program will be implemented in 2016-2017 for the sixth consecutive school year.
Read More ...Silver prize awarded to Prolepsis Institute at the VoluntaryAction festival
The Prolepsis Institute received the Silver Award for the category "Health and Welfare" at the "VoluntaryAction" festival organized by Skywalker.gr on July 16-17 in the City of Athens Technopolis. Read More ...
The Prolepsis Institute participates in “VoluntaryAction” festival
On July 16 and 17 Prolepsis Institute will participate in “VoluntaryAction” festival organized by Skywalker.gr. Member and volunteers of Prolepsis will inform visitors about the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program and the support by AB Vassilopoulos at the tv show “To Proino” (Breakfast Time) of ANT1
AB Vassilopoulos supports the Program DIATROFI through the Program “52 weeks, 52 actions of feeding and caring throughout Greece”.
Read More ...The “Art of Life” supports the DIATROFI Program
We would like to thank the “Art of Life” for their initiative to support the DIATROFI Program. With their kind donation and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, 650 meals were distributed to students participating in the Program for the 2015-2016 school year.
Read More ...The ANTONIOS AND IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS FOUNDATION supports the DIATROFI Program
We would like to thank the ANTONIOS AND IOANNIS ANGELICOUSSIS FOUNDATION for their initiative to support the DIATROFI Program. Thanks to their kind donation and the matching funds provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, founding donor of the Program, 2.500 meals have been distributed to students of elementary schools in Attica during the 2015-2016 school year. Read More ...The Program DIATROFI on SKAI TV
The TV show “Greece in the mirror” presented the research by “DiaNEOsis” on extreme poverty in Greece and initiatives for the support of vulnerable social groups. Read More ...
The Prolepsis Institute at the 1st Symposium of Public Health Specialists
The Prolepsis Institute is participating in the 1st Symposium of Public Health Specialists, organized by the National Association of Dieticians-Nutritionists and by the team of Public Health Specialists, on May 28, 2016 at the Agricultural University of Athens (in “Fragopoulou” lecture theater). Read More ...
The Prolepsis Institute participated in the 12th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry at the University of Illinois
The Prolepsis Institute, participated in the 12th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry which took place at the University of Illinois on May 18-21. Ms. Nadia Dalma, Head of Qualitative Analysis of the Institute, presented the results of the qualitative research on assessing health-related quality of life in 10-12 year old students and their parents facing food insecurity and participating in the Program DIATROFI. Read More ...
DELTA celebrates World Milk Day and provides milk to children and families in need in collaboration with Prolepsis Institute
On the occasion of World Milk Day observed every year on June 1st, DELTA aiming to highlight the nutritional value of milk will be offering one reason per day for which we need to drink milk.
Read More ...The sms campaign for the DIATROFI Program on Vima FM 99,5 radio station
The radiobroadcasters “bad girls”, Maria Lemonia and Elena Karamichalou on Vima FM 99,5 about the sms campaign for the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program and the support by AB Vassilopoulos at the newscast of ANT1
AB Vassilopoulos supports the Program DIATROFI through the Program “52 weeks, 52 actions of feeding and caring throughout Greece”.
Read More ...The School “Elliniki Paideia” supports the educational activities of the Program DIATROFI
We would like to deeply thank the School “Elliniki Paideia” for cooperating with us and for making available the location at the Primary School of Iraklion for the filming of our educational video promoting healthy nutrition. Read More ...
World Health Day 2016 - Diabetes
Health is a fundamental inalienable right. The World Health Day 2016 is dedicated to the prevention and management of Type 2 diabetes. Read More ...
PRAXIS & PRAXIS Educational Organisation supports the DIATROFI Program
We would like to thank PRAXIS & PRAXIS Educational Organisation and the parents of first and second grade students’ for their support to the DIATROFI Program. Read More ...
ELASTRON Group supports the DIATROFI Program
We would like to thank ELASTRON Group for supporting the DIATROFI Program. Read More ...
Study published on scientific journal on promotion of healthy nutrition through the Program DIATROFI
The study entitled “Promotion of healthy nutrition among students participating in a school food aid program: a randomized trial” conducted by D. Zota, A. Dalma, A. Petralias, A. Lykou, C-M. Kastorini, M. Yannakoulia, P. Karnaki, K. Belogianni, A. Veloudaki, E. Riza, R. Malik and A. Linou was published in the scientific journal International Journal of Public Health in March 2016. Read More ...
Statement of the MEP Notis Marias in the plenary session about the food insecurity in Greece
On March 7 in an address to the plenary session of the European Parliament, Independent Greek MEP Notis Marias presented the issue of food insecurity in Greece. Read More ...
SMS Campaign for the DIATROFI PROGRAM
The fundraising campaign via SMS has been launched, aiming to offer healthy meals to more children in need all over Greece through the DIATROFI Program implemented by Prolepsis Institute.
Read More ...DEPA Group - Public Gas Corporation of Greece supports the Program DIATROFI
We would like to thank DEPA Group for their continuous support to the DIATROFI Program. Read More ...
The Welfare Foundation for Social and Cultural Affairs supports the "Adopt a school" campaign
We would like to thank the Welfare Foundation for Social and Cultural Affairs (KIKPE) for their continuous support to the DIATROFI Program. Read More ...
DIAKINISIS Logistics Services supports the "Adopt a school" campaign
We would like to thank DIAKINISIS, the leading Logistics Provider in Greece, for supporting the DIATROFI Program. Read More ...
The Program DIATROFI in the newspaper “ΤΑ ΝΕΑ”
Article about school feeding and the implementation of DIATROFI program in an elementary school in the region of Imathia. Read More ...
The student community of Moraitis School supports the DIATROFI Program
We would like to thank the student community of Moraitis School for their support to the DIATROFI Program. Read More ...
People from all over Greece support the "Adopt a school" campaign
Detailed article on VIMA newspapaper about the "Adopt a school" campaign and the benefits of DIATROFI program. Read More ...
Free school meals will be offered daily to 3.000 students of Central Greece (Sterea Ellada)
A framework contract was signed today between the Prefecture of Central Greece (Sterea Ellada) and the Prolepsis Institute for implementing the Program on Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition, DIATROFI, in schools located in Central Greece starting from March 15, 2016. Read More ...
Mr. Ioannis Lymperopoulos supports the "Adopt a school" campaign
We would like to thank Mr. Ioannis Lymperopoulos, Attorney at Law, for supporting the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...GENESIS Pharma S.A. supports the "Adopt a school" campaign
We would like to thank GENESIS Pharma S.A. for supporting the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...The Program DIATROFI in Athens Voice magazine
Article in Athens Voice magazine about the DIATROFI program.
Read More ...Breakfast: a healthy habit for all the family
Eating a healthy breakfast is important for all ages. Several health benefits are associated with daily breakfast consumption. Read More ...
Interview on in.gr about the Program DIATROFI
Professor Athena Linos, President of the Prolepsis Institute and Dr. Athanassios Petralias, General Director of Research describe the course, the benefits and the importance of DIATROFI program.
Read More ...The Program DIATROFI on ERT, the public broadcasting network
The TV news program “On ERT” hosted a live discussion with Professor Athena Linos, President of the Prolepsis Institute about the implementation and the importance of DIATROFI program.
Read More ...The Program DIATROFI on in.gr
The journalist Mary Bibi visited two schools that participate in the Program DIATROFI and discussed with teachers, parents and Athena Linos, Professor of the School of Medicine at the University of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute about the implementation and the impact of the Program.
Read More ...Interview on ERT3 radio station about the "Adopt a school" campaign
Dr. Athanassios Petralias, General Director of Research of Prolepsis Institute was interviewed on ERT3 public broadcasting radio station about the "Adopt a school" campaign and the program DIATROFI.
Read More ...The Program DIATROFI in Kathimerini newspaper
Article in “Kathimerini” newspaper about school feeding and the DIATROFI program.
Read More ...The Program DIATROFI on CNN Greece
The journalist Valentini Anagnostopoulou discusses with teachers, parents and Athena Linos, Professor of the School of Medicine at the University of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute about the implementation and the benefits of the Program DIATROFI.
Read More ...Professor Athina Linos interviewed on RADIO YGEIA about the program DIATROFI
Athena Linos, Professor of the School of Medicine at the University of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute was interviewed by Sofia Neta on RADIO YGEIA regarding the Program DIATROFI and the support announced by the International Airport of Athens.
Read More ...European Reliance General Insurance CO. S.A. supports the program DIATROFI
We would like to cordially thank European Reliance for supporting the DIATROFI Program. With their donation, 1,250 meals will be distributed to students participating in the Program for the current school year. Read More ...
A study regarding the impact of the Program DIATROFI on reducing household food insecurity published in scientific journal
The scientific journal European Journal of Public Health (February 2016) published the study: “The impact of a school food aid program on household food insecurity” (A. Petralias, E. Papadimitriou, E. Riza, M. Karaga, A. Zagoura, A. Linou) which was carried out by the scientific team of the Program DIATROFI.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program and the support announced by the International Airport of Athens at the newscast of ANT1
The DIATROFI Program and the support announced by the International Airport of Athens at the newscast of ANT1.
Read More ...The Athens International Airport supports the DIATROFI Program
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 – Support to students and their families facing hunger and food insecurity is provided by the Athens International Airport (AIA) through the Program on Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition, DIATROFI implemented by Prolepsis Institute. Read More ...
Professor Athina Linos interviewed on Vima FM 99,5 radio station about the "Adopt a school" campaign
Professor Athena Linos, President of the Prolepsis Institute was interviewed by Mr. Chiotis and Mr. Papadopoulos on Vima FM 99,5 radio station about the "Adopt a school" campaign and the need to support the program DIATROFI. Read More ...
The International Airport of Athens and Prolepsis Institute will hold the rescheduled Press Conference on February 10th
Prolepsis Institute and the International Airport of Athens will hold a press conference on Wednesday, February 10th 2016 at 12:00 at the building “Kostis Palamas” on the support offered by the International Airport of Athens to the Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition Program – DIATROFI. Data from Prolepsis Institute related to the multi-dimensional consequences of the economic crisis on children will be presented, as well as the broad social program of the International Airport of Athens and the campaign of Prolepsis Institute “Adopt a school”.
Read More ...ReaCapital Advisors supports the DIATROFI Program
We would like to cordially thank ReaCapital Advisors for supporting the DIATROFI Program. With the grant offered by ReaCapital Advisors 6.250 meals will be distributed to students participating in the Program for the current school year.
Read More ...Prolepsis Institute and the Onassis Cultural Center present the educational program “Musical notes eat properly”
The Prolepsis Institute is participating in the educational program of the Onassis Cultural Center for the period 2015-2016 with an original workshop combining nutrition with the arts. The program “Musical notes eat properly” was designed in collaboration with the Onassis Cultural Center aiming at familiarizing children with healthy eating, motivating them in a way to improve their dietary choices and their physical activity levels. From January 11 to the end of May, a total of 40 sessions will take place with 20 schools participating with students of Kindergarten and of elementary school grades 1st-4th.
Read More ...DIATROFI: The Program that saves the children
Detailed article on altsantiri.gr news website about the implementation and the benefits of DIATROFI program.
Read More ...The International Airport of Athens and Prolepsis Institute will hold a joint Press Conference on supporting the Program DIATROFI
Prolepsis Institute and the International Airport of Athens will hold a press conference on Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 at 12:00 at the building “Kostis Palamas” on the support offered by the International Airport of Athens to the Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition Program – DIATROFI. Data from Prolepsis Institute related to the multi-dimensional consequences of the economic crisis on children will be presented, as well as the broad social program of the International Airport of Athens and the campaign of Prolepsis Institute “Adopt a school”.
Read More ...AB Vassilopoulos continues to support the DIATROFI Program for the school year 2015-16
We would like to thank AB Vassilopoulos for supporting the DIATROFI Program. 1,471 students will participate in the DIATROFI Program for the school year 2015-2016 thanks to the donation offered by AB Vassilopoulos. This is a significant contribution to our efforts to eliminate hunger and food insecurity experienced by school students in Greece.
Read More ...Participation of the Prolepsis Institute at a school educative meeting regarding the dietary habits of adolescents and the promotion of a healthy diet.
On Wednesday, January 20, Prolepsis Institute participated in the Workshop “Adolescent Nutrition” organized by the 4th general Greek High school of Galatsi in the context of the Program “Ready, Steady…Life: A Healthy Lifestyle Programme ERASMUS+ 2015 – 2017. In an auditorium full of members of the school community, Mrs. Elena Kritseli, Nutritionist-Epidemiologist of Prolepsis Institute, presented the basic principles of healthy eating, answered student questions and discussed topics related to adolescents’ eating habits.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program on Mega Channel TV News program "Koinonia Ora Mega"
The Regional governor of Central Greece, Mr Bakoyannis was interviewed on Koinonia Ora Mega TV news programme about the expansion of the program DIATROFI in 2.500 students of the Central Greece region. Read More ...
Interview to the Municipal Radio Station of Piraeus "Channel 1" about the Program “DIATROFI”
Mr Athanassios Petralias, General Director of Research of Prolepsis Institute, gave an interview to the Municipal radio station of Piraeus "Channel 1" and discussed the issue of food insecurity in the schools of Piraeus area and the neighboring municipalities.
Read More ...Study published on scientific journal regarding the benefits of the “DIATROFI Program” on students’ eating habits
The study entitled “The influence of a school-based intervention programme regarding adherence to a healthy diet in children and adolescents from disadvantaged areas in Greece: the DIATROFI study”, conducted by C.-M. Kastorini, A. Lykou, M.Yannakoulia, A. Petralias, E. Riza and A. Linos was published in the scientific Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health in January 2016.
Read More ...The “World in Harmony” supports the DIATROFI Program
We would like to thank the non-profit organization “World in Harmony” for supporting the DIATROFI Program. With the donation offered by the “World in Harmony”, 2 additional schools with 402 students will participate in the DIATROFI Program the current school year. This is a significant contribution to our efforts in eliminating the severe problem of food insecurity experienced by school students in Greece.
Read More ...Prolepsis Institute participates in the pilot program “I am in” to reduce school dropout
Prolepsis Institute participates as a partner in the pilot program “I am in” which aims to reduce student dropout rates. The program has been designed by the association “Together for children” with the scientific support of the organization “MERIMNA” and in partnership with the Center for Research and Practice of School Psychology of the University of Athens and a group of volunteer teachers from the 2nd Experimental High School of Athens.
Read More ...Greeks in Frankfurt support the Program “DIATROFI”
Actions for reinforcing the program DIATROFI are carried out by Greek expatriates in Frankfurt. Mrs. Anneta Kourti, language teacher, actively participates in our efforts to combat food insecurity and hunger of children in Greece. Mrs Kourti has taken the initiative to inform local associations of Greek expatriates in Germany as well as Germans about the program DIATROFI and to coordinate actions to support it. Read More ...
The Program DIATROFI in Klik magazine
The Klik magazine about the implementation and the results of DIATROFI program. Read More ...
The newspaper To Vima presents "Adopt a school" campaign
The campaign aims to cover the nutritional needs of more students in Greece through the Program DIATROFI. Read More ...
The Program DIATROFI in the newspaper "Efimerida ton Syntakton" (Editors' Newspaper)
Extensive article in the newspaper "Efimerida ton Syntakton" (Editors' Newspaper) about child poverty in Greece and the DIATROFI program. Read More ...
Protocol of cooperation for the reinforcement of the Program on Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition-DIATROFI
A protocol of cooperation for the reinforcement of the Program on Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition - DIATROFI in schools of Greece was signed today, December 21, 2015 between Mr. Nikos Filis, Minister of Education, Research and Religious Affairs, Mr. Markos Bolaris, Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, Mr. Athanasios Vasilekas, President of the Holstein Association of Greece, Mr. Elias Veliotis on behalf of MEVGAL S.A. and Prof. Dimitris Linos on behalf of Prolepsis Institute. Read More ...
The DIATROFI Program at the Christmas festival of 4moms.gr at the Piraeus Municipal Theatre
The DIATROFI Program participates at the Christmas festival for children organized by 4moms.gr at the forecourt of the Piraeus Municipal Theatre on December 20, at 11:00 a.m. with the support of the Municipality of Piraeus. Children can decorate the wish tree, make Christmas cards and enjoy singing and dancing with their favorite band “XANAZOO”. Read More ...
The DIATROFI Program on ANT1’s TV show "Me Agapi" (With love)
Mari Kyriakou informs about the campaign “No More Hungry Children at School” and the need to support the program DIATROFI. Read More ...
The Program DIATROFI is ongoing in remote and rural areas for the current school year
December 14, 2015, 50.000 meals free of charge offered to 1.030 students in 13 schools of vulnerable socio-economic areas in the regional units of Xanthi, Rodopi and Emathia will be distributed by the end of January 2016 under the project “Program on Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition-DIATROFI: Implementation in remote and rural areas”.
Read More ...Athens College Elementary School
Athens College Elementary School supports for a second consecutive year the DIATROFI Program and the campaign “No More Hungry Children at School”. With its kind support 5.107 sandwiches were distributed to students of schools participating in the Program. The donation was made as part of the program “Lito Gevma”, which aims to encourage the values of giving and solidarity. Read More ...
The Hellenic Initiative supports the DIATROFI Program
We would like to thank The Hellenic Initiative (THI) for supporting the DIATROFI Program. With the grant offered by THI, 4 additional schools with 258 students will participate in the DIATROFI Program the current school year. At the same time, through the matching fund provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), grant donor of the program, another 6 schools with 783 students will also be included in the Program. This is a significant contribution to our efforts in eliminating the severe problem of food insecurity experienced by school students in Greece. Read More ...
Announcement | Prolepsis Institute | Project MOCHA
Prolepsis participates as a Country Agent in the new European project MOCHA - Models of Child Health Appraised. MOCHA started in October 2015; it is a three-year project and is implemented under the EU Research and Innovation program - Horizon 2020. Read More ...
Findings of the program DIATROFI presented in the conference “Fragmentation and Exclusion, Understanding and Overcoming the multiple Impacts of the Crisis” (FRAGMEX).
Prolepsis Institute participated in the conference organized by the Crisis Observatory of the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) on November 25 at Impact Hub in Athens in the context of the research program FRAGMEX “Fragmentation and Exclusion: Understanding and Overcoming the multiple Impacts of the Crisis”. Read More ...
Prolepsis Institute works on improving health literacy for Older Adults
The innovative initiatives taken by Prolepsis Institute to improve health literacy for older adults, and the guidelines of the project “IROHLA – Intervention Research on Health Literacy among aging Population” which has been developed due to the challenges and the particular circumstances created by the aging population in E.U. countries, were presented on Tuesday, November 24, at an informative event held at the premises of Prolepsis Institute.
Read More ...Prolepsis Institute participates in the 13th National Conference on Nutrition & Dietetics & in 2nd Panhellenic Congress of Clinical Nutrition
Prolepsis Institute will participate in the 13th National Conference on Nutrition & Dietetics and the 2nd Panhellenic Congress of Clinical Nutrition which will be held simultaneously on November 27 – 29 in “THEATRON” conference center of “Hellenic Cosmos” in Athens. On Friday November 27 at 17:00, Prolepsis Institute will organize a Round Table in “Phaedra” hall on “Healthy Diet: Theory & Practice”. Read More ...
20 November 2015: Prolepsis Institute supports Universal Children’s Day
The Universal Children’s Day, established by the United Nations in 1954, is celebrated on November 20 each year with a view to promote the welfare of children around the world and fraternity and understanding between them.
Read More ...The kindergarten Playland supports the DIATROFI Program
The nursery and kindergarten PLAYLAND, located in Varkiza since 1983, supports the DIATROFI Program and encourages the purchase of the Program’s educational material by parents of PLAYLAND’S students. In this way, PLAYLAND becomes an active member to the campaign “NO MORE HUNGRY CHILDREN AT SCHOOL” aiming to benefit as many children as possible through the DIATOFI Program.
Read More ...Prolepsis Institute is participating in the 3rd European Health Literacy Conference
Prolepsis Institute will present the outcomes of the Programs DIATROFI and IROHLA at the 3rd European Conference on Health Literacy held on November 17-19, 2015 in Brussels. Read More ...
November 14th, 2015:The Prolepsis Institute on the World Diabetes Day
On the occasion of World Diabetes Day 2015, the Prolepsis Institute emphasizes the importance of preventing the onset and progression of Type II diabetes for patients and healthcare systems alike, as highlighted in the National Dietary Guidelines disseminated by the Prolepsis Institute through the Program “Eu Dia…. Trofin”. Read More ...
We can lead a healthier lifestyle: Prolepsis Institute participated in the 12th European Nutrition Conference
Prolepsis Institute participated in the 12th European Congress of Nutrition, held on October 20-23 in Berlin. It is estimated that 1600 delegates from 70 nations attended the conference. One of the most significant conclusions is that it is possible to have a healthier lifestyle even on earlier stages of life. Additionally, the principle of prevention and the choice to adopt traditional eating habits, such as the Mediterranean diet, is the key to improving life quality and to developing a strong immune system to fight serious illnesses.
Read More ...Professor Athina Linos interviewed on Alpha 989 about the program DIATROFI
Athena Linos, Professor of the School of Medicine at the University of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute was interviewed by Ms Karatzaferi on Alpha 989 on October 31st regarding the program DIATROFI.
Read More ...Professor Athina Linos interviewed on Alpha 989 about the program DIATROFI
Athena Linos, Professor of the School of Medicine at the University of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute was interviewed by Ms Karatzaferi on Alpha 989 on October 31st regarding the program DIATROFI.
Read More ...World Breastfeeding Week 2015
In connection with the World Breastfeeding Week 2015 Prolepsis Institute underlines the importance and the unquestionable benefits of breastfeeding for the child and the mother, for the family but also for the health care system. The importance of breastfeeding is highlighted in the National Dietary Guidelines, designed, published and disseminated by Prolepsis Institute through the Program“Ev Dia…. Trofin”. Read More ...
Professor Athina Linos live on air of the «Sto Kokkino» radio station 105.5 about the issue of food insecurity in Greece and the implementation of the program DIATROFI
Athena Linos, Professor of the School of Medicine at the University of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute spoke on the «Sto Kokkino» radio station on October 26th with the journalist Julie Tsigka, the cardiologist George Vichas, member of the assembly of the Metropolitan Community Clinic at Helliniko and George Galanis member of the primary school teachers' federation (DOE) about child poverty in Greece and the implementation of the program DIATROFI.
Read More ...Professor Athina Linos interviewed on the «Sto Kokkino» radio station 105.5 about the program DIATROFI
Athena Linos, Professor of the School of Medicine at the University of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute was interviewed by Ms Koutsopoulou on the «Sto Kokkino» radio station on October 27th regarding the serious issue of food insecurity in Greece and the implementation of the program DIATROFI.
Read More ...Processed meats have been classified as carcinogenic according to WHO
The World Health Organization announced that processed and red meat can cause cancer on the basis of a report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC, Department of the World Health Organization). According to the report supported by sufficient evidence, processed meats are classified by IARC as Group 1 carcinogenic to humans.
Read More ...The Program DIATROFI was presented in the 2nd International Conference of Global Food Security
The Prolepsis Institute has been one of the participants in the 2nd International Conference of Global Food Security which took place in New York in October 11-14 hosted by Cornell University and Columbia University. The main theme of the conference was to range across disciplines to encompass treatments of the challenge of Global Food Security. Read More ...
24TH October: The Prolepsis Institute on the World Anti-Obesity Day
Obesity has evolved into a serious public health issue, an epidemic in both developed and underdeveloped countries. In 2014 more than 1,9 billion adults were overweight while 600 million of them were obese. Read More ...
Interview to the Municipal Radio Station of Larissa about the implementation of the Program “DIATROFI” in schools of Thessaly
Mr Athanassios Petralias, General Director of Research of Prolepsis Institute, gave an interview to the Municipal Radio Station of Larissa and discussed the issue of food insecurity in the schools of Thessaly.
Read More ...Interview to the radio station of the Church of Greece 89.5 about the Program DIATROFI
An interview between Afroditi Veloudaki, General Director of Prolepsis Institute and Mr Giannakopoulos on the radio station of the Church of Greece 89.5 about the Program DIATROFI and the work of Prolepsis Institute.
Read More ...Professor Athina Linos interviewed on Real FM 97.8 about the program DIATROFI
Athena Linos, Professor of the School of Medicine at the University of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute was interviewed by Mr. Psaltis on REAL FM on October 17th regarding the serious issue of food insecurity in Greece and the need to support the program DIATROFI.
Read More ...Interview to Sport-fm Radio Station about the implementation of the Program “DIATROFI”
Mr Athanassios Petralias, General Director of Research of Prolepsis Institute, gave an interview to Sport-fm Radio Station about the program DIATROFI.
Read More ...Interview to “Paratiritis” Radio Station about the implementation of the Program “DIATROFI” in schools of Thrace
Mr Athanassios Petralias, General Director of Research of Prolepsis Institute, gave an interview to “Paratiritis” Radio Station of Komotini and discussed the issue of food insecurity in the schools of Thrace.
Read More ...The «Program DIATROFI» in the newspaper ΜΑΚΕDΟΝΙΑ
The needs of schools in Western Thessaloniki and data on the DIATROFI program for northern Greece in Sunday’s newspaper MAKEDONIA.
Read More ...Interview to the Municipal Radio Station of Piraeus "Channel 1" about the Program “DIATROFI”
Mr Athanassios Petralias, General Director of Research of Prolepsis Institute, gave an interview to the Municipal radio station of Piraeus "Channel 1" and discussed the issue of food insecurity in the schools of Piraeus area and the neighboring municipalities.
Read More ...The Prolepsis Institute at the 12th European Nutrition Conference
Prolepsis Institute will present the methodology of developing the National Dietary Guidelines at the 12th European Nutrition Conference held in Berlin on October20-23. Based on the main topic: "Dietary recommendations: A useful tool to improve the eating habits and health of the Greek population", Ms. Constantina Zota, Specialist in Health Promotion, co-director of Research and Head of National Programs of Prolepsis Institute will present the project "Ef…Diatrofin” Developing and disseminating the general and specific national dietary guidelines.
Read More ...October 16th: World Food Day
National Dietary Guidelines and the Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition Program-DIATROFI
Two of the most important projects of Prolepsis Institute which greatly contribute to the promotion of health among the population were presented this week with the occasion of the World Food Day. Read More ...
The DIATROFI Program and the work of Prolepsis Institute at Nextdeal
The DIATROFI Program and the actions of Prolepsis Institute at Nextdeal.
Read More ...Professor Athina Linos interviewed on Alpha 989 about the program DIATROFI
Athena Linos, Professor of the School of Medicine at the University of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute was interviewed by Mr Smirnis regarding the serious issue of food insecurity in Greece and the need to support the program DIATROFI.
Read More ...The «Program DIATROFI» in the newspaper Avgi
Article by Kostas Papantoniou in the newspaper Avgi for child poverty in Greece and the DIATROFI program.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program and the work of Prolepsis Institute at the central newscast of ANT1
The DIATROFI Program and the work of Prolepsis Institute at the central newscast of ANT1.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program and the work of Prolepsis Institute at the central newscast of Star Channel
The DIATROFI Program and the work of Prolepsis Institute at the central newscast of Star Channel.
Read More ...The «program DIATROFI» in the newspaper Emerisia
Article in the newspaper Emerisia for the program DIATROFI, the feeding insecurity and child poverty in Greece:
Read More ...The «Program DIATROFI» in the newspaper Kathimerini
Article by Penny Bouloutza for the Program DIATROFI. The 2032 applications for the school year 2015-2016 and the results of the Program in numbers.
Read More ...Press Release | Prolepsis Institute | October 12th, 2015
The economic crisis has a severe impact on children’s lives in Greece. Almost 50% of students, especially those residing in less-favored areas of the country are facing food insecurity. One out of six students is facing physical health problems and one out of four is facing emotional health problems. The prolonged socio-economic crisis is increasing the problem of food insecurity and enhances unhealthy eating habits. The Program “DIATROFI” supports families in need by providing free meals to students and educational activities on healthy nutrition. Read More ...
Professor Athena Linos on “Parapolitika” 90,1 FM
Professor Athena Linos, Chair of the Department of Hygiene Epidemiology & Medical Statistics at Athens Medical School and President of Prolepsis Institute, gave an interview to the radio station Parapolitika 90,1 and discussed the issue of food insecurity in Greece and the DIATROFI Program on Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition.
Read More ...Press Conference: Promoting healthy ion and eradicating poverty- The work of Prolepsis Institute
At the press conference that will be held by the Prolepsis Institute on Monday October 12, 2015 at 12:00 p.m., there will be presented recent facts that indicate the estimated number of students that are below the poverty line, as well as recent data regarding the impact of the economic crisis on children. The press conference will take place at the central building of the University of Athens (amphitheatre “Alkis Argiriadis”.) Read More ...
Press Conference: Promoting Healthy Nutrition and Eradicating Poverty- The work of Prolepsis Institute
Prolepsis Institute will be hosting a press conference on Monday October 12 on the occasion of World Food Day (16/10) and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (17/10). Read More ...
Participation of Kouloura primary school in the international poster competition of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
The primary school of Kouloura (Central Macedonia) will be taking part in the international poster contest organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (F.A.O) of the United Nations, on the occasion of World Food Day (Oct. 16th), with the theme “Social Protection and Agriculture: breaking the cycle of rural poverty”. Read More ...
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation announced a new grant in support of the Food Aid & Promotion of Healthy Nutrition Program "DIATROFI" during the current school year (2015-2016)
The SNF announces a new grant of €2.5 million, to help support the Food Aid & Promotion of Healthy Nutrition Program in public schools throughout Greece, during the current school year (2015-2016). Read More ...
International Day of Older Persons: The role of Health Literacy in the quality of life of the Elderly
On the occasion of the International day of Older Persons, on October 1st, as established by the United Nations General Assembly, Prolepsis Institute is calling for action to improve health literacy, in view of the ageing population in Greece as well as in the EU. Health literacy, one of the social determinants of health and a significant factor in improving it, has been defined as people’s knowledge and competence to access, understand and apply health information, and is thus one of the prerequisites for managing health and illness of the elderly. Read More ...
Prolepsis Institute has been awarded the Gold award of NGO of the year for 2015 in the category “Health and Prevention” by the Hellenic Responsible Business Awards
The Gold award of NGO of the year for 2015 in the category “Health and Prevention” granted to Prolepsis Institute by the Hellenic Responsible Business Awards is recognition of our efforts and our work. The ceremony took place on September 15 at “Balux Prive”, and was organized by Boussias Communications and the Marketing Week magazine. Read More ...
Prolepsis Institute distributed 3.6 tons of peaches
Prolepsis Institute distributed 3.6 tons of peaches on Thursday 27/8 within the framework of the Social Partnership “Amaltheia”, an initiative by the Municipality of Amaroussion. This action forms part of the Commission Delegated Regulation No 1031/2014 which provides support measures for producers of certain fruit and vegetables and also of the Joint Ministerial Decision (Ref. Number 3320/89565) issued by the competent ministries of Rural Development and of Labor & Social Security. The fruit were distributed in underprivileged areas through the network of the Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition Program – DIATROFI. Read More ...
Prolepsis Institute in the Yearbook series of Global Sustain: 2014-2015 – The Power of Collaboration
Global Sustain presents Prolepsis Institute in the international Yearbook series and lists the Institute’s work among the most significant actions and initiatives for the year 2014-2015 on issues related to sustainability. The international publication, entitled The Power of Collaboration, is dedicated this year to the potential and the power of collaborations. Read More ...
The qualitative results of Program DIATROFI were presented at Oxford University
The qualitative results of DIATROFI nutrition programe were successfully presented at the Oxford Round Table summer session. Distinguished scientists from the US, Australia and Israel indicated the crucial importance of school feeding programs during a roundtable discussion on public health issues, as well as highlighted the DIATROFI nutrition program as a worldwide best practice. Read More ...
The Program DIATROFI and Prolepsis Institute on the newspaper of Hellenic Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
The scientific edition of Hellenic Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine published an article regarding the Program DIATROFI. The article included data from the Program that were presented by Prolepsis Institute in the 41st Annual Panhellenic Medical Conference as a case study of a best practice in Public Health.
Read More ...Professor Athina Linos interviewed on Attica TV about the program DIATROFI
Athena Linos, Professor of the School of Medicine at the University of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute, was interviewed by Mr. Samaras on Attica TV on July 3rd regarding the serious issue of food insecurity in Greece and the valuable contribution of INTERAMERICAN insurance company to the implementation of the program DIATROFI.
Read More ...The Program DIATROFI on aljazeera.com
In the context of showcasing feeding programs regarding the relief of the most vulnerable social groups in Greece, international news network Al Jazeera made reference to the work of the Prolepsis Institute and the DIATROFI Nutrition Program.
Read More ...Results of the DIATROFI Program at the 41st Pan-Hellenic Medical Congres
Prolepsis Institute participated in the 41st Pan-Hellenic Medical Congress held on 10-13 June at the Hilton Athens Hotel. Read More ...
Professor Athina Linos interviewed on n-tv about the program DIATROFI
Professor Athina Linos, Director of of the Laboratory of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics at the Medical School of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute talks to n-tv journalist Von Jan Gänger about the Program DIATROFI and the problem of food insecurity in public schools in socioeconomically vulnerable areas throughout Greece.
Read More ...The cooperation between the Prolepsis Institute and Harvard University is continuing successfully
For the third year, Prolepsis welcomes an Intern from Harvard University’s Institute of Politics as a part of the Director’s Internship Program. The program has been offering career-oriented internships for undergraduate students interested in politics, government, and public service in high-profile organizations around the world for the past 20 years. Read More ...
Professor Athina Linou interviewed on Real FM about the program DIATROFI
Athena Linos, Professor of the School of Medicine at the University of Athens and President of the Polepsis Institute was interviewed by Mr. Psaltis on REAL FM on May 30th regarding the serious issue of food insecurity in Greece.
Read More ...Results from the DIATROFI Program Campaign
We would like to thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting the DIATROFI program. Thanks to the messages that you sent, the Prolepsis Institute will now be able to offer 1,800 free meals to students in need in the upcoming school year! Also, many thanks to the telephone companies COSMOTE, VODAFONE and WIND for their support.
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Publications regarding the "Program DIATROFI: Implementation in remote and rural areas" of Greece.
Below you can find more articles and publications regarding the results of the "Program DIATROFI: Implementation in remote and rural areas" which were presented at the press conference on the 26th of May.
Read More ...The "Program DIATROFI: Implementation in remote and rural areas" on protothema.gr
An article on the website of the Greek national newspaper protothema.gr presenting the most recent data from the "Program DIATROFI: Implementation in remote and rural areas". Read More ...
The "Program DIATROFI: Implementation in remote and rural areas" on real.gr
An article on the website of the Greek national newspaper real.gr presenting the most recent data from the "Program on Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition in remote and rural areas".
Read More ...The "Program DIATROFI: Implementation in remote and rural areas" on tovima.gr
An article on the website of the Greek national newspaper tovima.gr presenting the most recent data from the "Program on Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition in remote and rural areas".
Read More ...The "Program DIATROFI: Implementation in remote and rural areas" on imerisia.gr
An article on the website of the Greek national newspaper imerisia.gr presenting the most recent data from the "Program on Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition in remote and rural areas".
Read More ...The "Program DIATROFI: Implementation in remote and rural areas" on Extra Channel
A short news report on the efforts of the Prolepsis Institute and the DIATROFI program and more specifically, on the data from the expansion of the program to remote and rural areas of Greece. This was broadcasted on Extra Channel on Thursday 28/05.
Read More ...The "Program DIATROFI: Implementation in remote and rural areas" on ANT1 news
A news report on the efforts and results of the Program "DIATROFI: Implementation in remote and rural areas", broadcasted on the central newscast of Greek National television, ANT1 news.
Read More ...Professor Athina Linos interviewed on ThrakiNET TV about the program DIATROFI
Professor Athina Linos, Director of of the Laboratory of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics at the Medical School of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute, Mrs Athina Linou, speaks about the Program DIATROFI and this year's results, on the central newscast of ThrakiNET TV.
Read More ...Project Presentation: «Program on Food aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition - DIATROFI: Implementation in Remote and Rural Areas»
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 – The economic crisis has left serious scars, gravely impacting the children in Greece. The fact of the matter is that almost half of those students who attend schools located in particularly vulnerable areas are facing food insecurity; 42% don’t have a healthy weight, while 1 in 6 families do not have any source of income. Read More ...
DIATROFI Program Campaign
The Prolepsis Institute, in an attempt to generate more funds for the following school year as well as promote its initiative, has secured a 5-digit number shared between the three largest telecommunications carriers for one week. For every message that you send to 19454 you support and reinforce the DIATROFI Program for only 1 Euro.
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Press Conference organized to announce results of the project "Program on Food Aid and Healthy Nutrition - DIATROFI in remote and rural areas"
Prolepsis Institute cordially invites you to the Press Conference for the Implementation of the Program on Food Aid and Healthy Nutrition - DIATROFI in remote and rural areas. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 26th 2015 at 12:00pm in the “Kostis Palamas” building (Akadimias 48 & Sina, Athens). Read More ...
Professor Athena Linos talks about the program DIATROFI on Jenny.gr
Professor Athena Linos talks about the program DIATROFI on Jenny.gr. Read More ...
World Health Day - Food Safety
Athens, April 7th, 2015 - Health is a fundamental, nonnegotiable and inalienable right of every human being. This year's World Health Day, a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, is dedicated to food safety. Read More ...
The Grace Foundation announces its support for Prolepsis Institute
Thursday, April 2, 2015 - The charitable foundation of Grace Hotels has announced a pledge of €1.2 million to two leading Greek charities – Hatzikyriakio Institution, one of the oldest childcare institutions in Greece, and public health institute, Prolepsis. The Grace Foundation which has always had close ties with Greece is keen to support the country at a time of unparalleled economic and social strife. Read More ...
NGO Day 2015
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 – The Prolepsis Institute participated in the event NGO Day, which was organized by Microsoft Hellas in cooperation with Global Sustain New tools of Microsoft Hellas were presented to nonprofit and non-governmental organizations with a view to enhance and upgrade their work. Read More ...
"Building partnerships against crisis: The DIATROFI Program as an example of good practice CSR".
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 - The Institute of Preventive Medicine, Environmental and Occupational Health, Prolepsis, in collaboration with Global Sustain and AB Vassilopoulos organized an informative event on: "Building partnerships against crisis: The DIATROFI Program as an example of good practice CSR".
Read More ...NEW DATA CONCERNING THE DIATROFI PROGRAM IN THE NEWSPAPER "KATHIMERINI"
Data collected from the DIATROFI Program concerning the food insecurity and hunger of the students and their families, who participated in the 2013-2014 school year, as featured in the newspaper "KATHIMERINI".
Read More ...Participation of the DIATROFI Program in the event of the Moraitis School "Human Being Human"
On Sunday, February 15, 2015 from 10 am to 8 pm the DIATROFI Program and the Prolepsis Institute will participate in the event of the Moraitis School Community (students, alumni, parents and teachers) dedicated to the human values and aiming to promote voluntarism and social solidarity. Twenty five charitable bodies in total are going to participate in the event.
Read More ...Eggs should not to be excluded from our diet
"Eggs should not to be excluded from our diet as they are considered to be the most nutrient-rich natural food” emphasizes Prof. Athena Linos in the following article.
Read More ...The launching of the DIATROFI Program in the Press
The launching of the DIATROFI Program for the fourth consecutive school year was reported in the press. Listed below are some links: Read More ...
"Women Changemakers in Greece"
Mr. Epaminondas Farmakis, Program Director of the EEA Grants NGO Program “We are all Citizens”, implemented by the Bodossakis Foundation, in his article entitled «Women Changemakers in Greece», published in the Global Thinkers Forum, refers to Athena Linos, Professor & Chair of Dept. of Hygiene, Epidemiology & Medical Statistics at Medical School of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute, naming her among the most distinguished women leaders who advance strategic change in Greece in recession. The DIATROFI Program is mentioned as a significant example of such initiatives. Read More ...
The Prolepsis Institute among the top 500 NGO's worldwide
The Institute of Preventive Medicine, Environmental and Occupational Health, Prolepsis, has ranked 177th among the Top 500 NGOs worldwide evaluated by Global_Geneva, a Swiss non-profit organization 1. The candidates were among the most respected non-profit organizations worldwide. The Prolepsis Institute holds the first place among all ranked Greek NGOs.
Read More ...27-28 September 2014: "Mediterranean Diet and Workplace Health" Conference
The Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency (OEMR) at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) in collaboration with the PBS show, The Cooking Odyssey, is pleased to announce the conference, “Mediterranean Diet and Workplace Health,” as a part of the OEMR’s ongoing Initiative for Productivity and Health Management. This unique and innovative conference will feature lectures, panels, and select chef-supervised meals to increase awareness, appeal, and understanding of Mediterranean dietary habits as a vehicle for improved workplace health. Conference registrants will also be our courtesy guests at an associated Greek food and wine exhibition immediately following the HSPH conference. Read More ...
Financial Times: Greece to spend surplus on handouts for the poorest
"For decades, Greek governments of any colour have distributed thousands of public sector jobs in the run-up to an election. This time, officials are handing out a mountain of cash."
Read More ...The Alumni Association of the Moraitis School supports the DIATROFI Program
A fundraising campaign is organized with the invaluable contribution of the Alumni Association of the Moraitis School in order to attain the aim of implementing the Program DIATROFI in one more school.
Read More ...Russia Today: Broken Country, Charities step up to help feed Greek children
Greece's economy has shrunk by a quarter in the past four years - and relentless spending cuts have left their mark on the most vulnerable in society. Many unemployed parents now have to rely on charity handouts to feed their children and keep them in school, as RT's Maria Finoshina reports. studios. Read More ...
International New York Times: School food program expands to cover 50,000 students this year
International New York Times: School food program expands to cover 50,000 students this year.
Read More ...Press Release: Presentation of the Food Aid & Promotion of Healthy Nutrition Program for the 2013-2014 academic year reaching 50,000 students in socially vulnerable areas.
Presentation of the Food Aid & Promotion of Healthy Nutrition Program for the 2013-2014 academic year reaching 50,000 students in socially vulnerable areas.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) and the Institute of Preventive Medicine, Environmental and Occupational Health (Prolepsis) announced that the Food Aid & Promotion of Healthy Nutrition Program shall continue during the 2013-2014 academic year, following a new grant approved by the SNF’s Board of Directors.
Read More ...The New York Times: More Children in Greece Are Going Hungry
"ATHENS — As an elementary school principal, Leonidas Nikas is used to seeing children play, laugh and dream about the future. But recently he has seen something altogether different, something he thought was impossible in Greece: children picking through school trash cans for food; needy youngsters asking playmates for leftovers; and an 11-year-old boy, Pantelis Petrakis, bent over with hunger pains. “He had eaten almost nothing at home,” Mr. Nikas said, sitting in his cramped school office near the port of Piraeus, a working-class suburb of Athens, as the sound of a jump rope skittered across the playground. He confronted Pantelis’s parents, who were ashamed and embarrassed but admitted that they had not been able to find work for months. Their savings were gone, and they were living on rations of pasta and ketchup."
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