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The Kaizen Foundation announces a new partnership with the environmental organization Mamagea.

Sharing a common vision for a more sustainable future, the Kaizen Foundation will support Mamagea’s WONDER Schools program, which aims to transform schoolyards into vibrant environmental learning hubs.

The program brings together students, teachers, and parents to cultivate school gardens. Its goal is to foster awareness, encourage a more active approach towards environmental issues, and build stronger communities, which share a sense of responsibility for a more sustainable world.

Key takeaways for school communities participating in the program include education on urban farming, sustainable food production, the circular economy, and participatory decision-making.

The Kaizen Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with Socialinnov, an organization dedicated to bridging the digital skills gap and fostering inclusion.

Committed to providing more learning opportunities to more people, the Kaizen Foundation will support Social Innov’s Tech Talent School for Kids, a program that provides hands-on STEM education and digital upskilling to vulnerable children and their families in Athens and Alexandroupoli.

More than 40 children, 40 families, and 20 caregivers will benefit from the program. The initiative goes beyond coding. It aims to build confidence, foster critical thinking, and ensure that children, regardless of background, have access to the skills needed for the future.

The Kaizen Foundation has announced a three-year partnership with Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) to support the creation of a hub for environmental education at Il-Forn ta’ Kemmuna. The long-term project aims to transform Comino’s historical bakery into a zero-impact facility that educates visitors about the ecological and historical significance of the island.

The bakery, located near Santa Maria Bay and surrounded by unspoiled nature (16,400m²), will operate with zero emissions, incorporating renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, wastewater treatment, and waste management systems, serving as a model for sustainable development. It will host activities to connect visitors with Comino’s natural landscape, including nature walks, beekeeping and permaculture workshops.

The Kaizen Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation (CAFF) to support the Antetokounmpo Academy.

The Antetokounmpo Academy is a unique community program that offers a blend of basketball training and educational support for boys and girls aged 10 to 17 from low-income families. The program focuses on developing skills on and off the court while promoting social inclusion and excellence.

To allow more young people to participate in the Antetokounmpo Academy, the Kaizen Foundation has provided additional funding to facilitate transportation to the academy’s training ground, organize mental health workshops, and empower students and their families.

The Kaizen Foundation has announced its inaugural partnership with the UEFA Foundation for Children to support the 10,000 Smiles project.

The initiative provided 10,000 UEFA EURO 2024™ match tickets to associations working with vulnerable children, bringing them joy and unforgettable experiences. The tickets were offered to children aged 8 to 16 from underprivileged backgrounds and children with disabilities from 8 to 21 years old.

During the UEFA EURO 2024™ tournament, the 10,000 Smiles project hosted 10,000 children across 40 matches in 10 different stadiums, leaving a lasting legacy and bringing smiles and hope to children who need it most.

The Kaizen Foundation is honored to support the Rewards and Scholarships Program of the Department of Statistics at the prestigious Athens University of Economics and Business.

With the increasing cost of living impacting the ability of many students to take up their studies, we firmly believe in ensuring continuing access to education for all no matter their background.

By part-funding scholarships we can help students dedicate themselves entirely to their studies without financial burden or worry.

In addition, we aim to inspire undergraduates to excel in their academic studies by recognizing their efforts and rewarding them for good performance.

The Kaizen Foundation inaugurated a 5×5 football field in Chalki, a small remote Greek island.

This is the first ever football field on the island, aiming to promote social inclusion, making sports accessible to all the residents of Chalki, while instilling the values of sports, such as teamwork, healthy competition, and mutual respect in the 61 children living there.

The Kaizen Foundation undertook the entire cost of creating the new facility, amounting to €35,000.

The project was initiated in collaboration with Symplefsi, a Non-Profit Organization, which aims to improve the living conditions of inhabitants of remote Greek islands through volunteer actions, including medical examinations and infrastructure projects.

The Kaizen Foundation together with the “Doctors for Romania” Association announced the completion of a major renovation at the Pitesti Pediatric Hospital, modernizing the section intended for the treatment of serious cases for children up to three years old.

The hospital is the largest of its kind in the area, also serving the counties of Argeș, Vâlcea, and Dâmbovița, and provides medical care to over 30,000 children every year.

The Kaizen Foundation has been the main donor of the project, its first in Romania, contributing €350,000.

The renovation covered an area of over 1,100 square meters, providing a safe, clean, and modern environment for the children, facilitating speedier recovery and completion of treatment.

Kaizen Foundation takes pride in spearheading the ongoing €3.8 million renovation of Penteli Children’s Hospital in Athens. With a profound commitment to the well-being of children, Kaizen Foundation is the sole driving force behind this transformative project.

The initiative encompasses the complete overhaul of critical hospital facilities, including operating rooms, hospital rooms, outpatient clinics, and laboratories.

As a testament to our global vision, the Kaizen Foundation aims to replicate such impactful projects in all countries where we operate.

Together, we embark on a journey to elevate Penteli Children’s Hospital in Athens into a beacon of hope and healing for children in need.

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