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Socially Vulnerable Groups

• The Group offers heating petrol to the schools of the nearby Municipalities of Thriasion and West Thessaloniki (165 schools, approx. 20,000 children), but also to NGOs, entities and institutions engaged in supporting socially vulnerable groups. In 2017, 590,000 litres of heating and car petrol were offered.
• Support and continuation of programs for supporting people with disabilities (PASKA [Sports Activities for the Disabled], Margarita Vocational Training Centre, Ergastiri [Disabled People's Parents Group], Sikiaridio Foundation [for people with Intellectual Disabilities], PEK-AMEA [Training Centre], Amymone [for people with visual impairments], Lighthouse for the Blind, etc.)
• Support for programs for eliminating discrimination and respecting human rights (programs for the social integration of the Romani, in collaboration with the Church, and of former prisoners, in collaboration with the Epanodos NGO).
• The Group displays in practice its solidarity for vulnerable members of our society, and every month supports 1,250 families in the nearby Municipalities of Thriasion and West Thessaloniki via "Social Grocery Stores" and super-market vouchers.
• Creative work during the summer months for disabled children from the nearby Municipalities of Thriasion and West Thessaloniki in collaboration with the ELIX volunteer NGO.
• Creative work during the summer months for children from poor families in the Municipalities of Thriasion and West Thessaloniki in collaboration with ELIX and the program "Holidays at School", and with the American Farm School and the program "Summer at the Farm".
• Donation of a van to the Ark of the World non-profit organisation.
• Addressing immediate needs for the relief of victims of the floods at Mandra.
   

New Generation

The Group supports and participates in the European initiative Pact4Youth (the "The European Pact for Youth"), a mutual commitment undertaken by businesses, social partners, youth groups, NGOs, etc. with the aim of helping the new generation in vocational training and quality education, apprenticeship programs and employability, without exclusions.        

• Opportunities for practical work at the Group for University and Technical College students.
• Engagement of new graduates at various administrative units of the Group.
• Organising Skill Development Seminars (entrepreneurship, marketing, inter-personal relations).
• Organising educational visits to industrial facilities of the Group. More than 4,000 school and university students participated in 2017.
• Collaboration with AIESEC Greece for sponsoring apprenticeships abroad for five young people in the context of the "Global Talent" program.
• Collaborations with Universities in Greece for post-graduate studies (University of Piraeus, Polytechnic School of Crete, Economic University of Athens, ALBA, National Polytechnic School, the "Demokritos" National Centre of Scientific Research, etc.). To this day, 35 scholarships have been awarded.
• Scholarships for outstanding students from all over Greece who wish to engage in full-course post-graduate studies abroad for two years at maximum. The program aims at supporting students who wish to enrich their skills by specializing in three sectors: Engineering, Finance & Administration and Carbohydrates Research & Exploitation. It was realised in 2017 for the fifth year, and up to now 44 scholarships have been awarded in leading universities internationally (MIT, Harvard, Oxford, Imperial College, Berkeley, etc.)
• Awards for students entering Universities and Technical Colleges from the nearby Municipalities of Thriasion and West Thessaloniki. In 2017 the program was realised for the 10th year, and 3,039 students have received the awards.
• Awards for outstanding students - children of Group employees, who were admitted to Higher Education institutions.
• Collaboration with the Goulandris Museum of Natural History for the "Minerals and Man" exhibition.
• Support for the "Virtual Business" program run by the Junior Achievement Greece non-profit organization, with the participation of Group employees.
• Support for competitions in robotics and digital interactive learning programs.
• Donation of educational material (computers, printers, interactive panels) to schools.
• Support for school and university student competitions (EBEC, Best) and vocational orientation events (Career Guide, TED X Academy).
• Support for local community libraries (lectures, book donations, etc.).
• Natural science laboratories in 25 schools in Thriasion and West Thessaloniki.

Educational Visits to Group facilities

The Group's industrial facilities at Aspropyrgos, Eleusina and West Thessaloniki in 2017 welcomed and guided 4,171 school and higher education students from all levels of education.

Sustainable cities & Environment

• Donation of an environmental impact assessment program at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
• Environmental Awareness Program "Energy For Life ... Travels" for children and adults living in geographically remote regions, on issues related to the environment, the correct use of natural resources, energy saving and the protection of flora and fauna. Since 2013, Energy For Life has travelled to 54 regions and completed 312 workshops attended by 6,660 students, in collaboration with 30 NGOs.
• Fuel cards for fire brigade vehicles.
• Cleaning Thermaikos Bay.
• Maintenance of environment stations in nearby municipalities.
• Support for infrastructure projects in nearby municipalities (e.g. street paving).
• Support for infrastructure used by security forces (Fire Brigade, Thessaloniki Coast Guard).
• Renovation of three playgrounds in West Thessaloniki.
• Photovoltaic systems for five schools.

Culture

• The Group recognises the significance of protecting and safeguarding our national heritage and supports systematically cultural events organised at municipalities near our facilities (Eleusina - Cultural Capital of Europe 2021; Aeschylia Festival; Thriasia Festival; Summer Events at Mandra, Kordelio-Evosmos, Delta).
• Collaboration with the Greek National Opera and the Athens Concert Hall for the participation of children from local communities and children of employees in performances for young people.
• Collaboration with the National Theater to create a theatrical scene for teenagers.
• Sponsoring the Youth Band Festival in Thessaloniki.
• Sponsoring the "Nikos Kazantzakis" dedication exhibition.
• Sponsoring the 6^th Summer Guitar Music Academy in Lesvos.
• Support for the Nafpactos Choir.
• Sponsoring the "E. Venizelos" Research & Study Foundation.
• Sponsoring the Thessaloniki Education Festival.

Sports and Health

• Support for teams and sports clubs in nearby municipalities (Paneleusiniakos, Mandraikos, Aia Evosmos Sports Club, Kyzikos Peramou Sports Club, Vyzas Megara Sports Club, Heracles Eleusina Sports Association, others).
• Support for the preparation of athletes who will participate in European and International events.
• Participation of Group employees in Marathon races in Athens and Thessaloniki. For each kilometre run by the participants, the HELLENIC PETROLEUM Group donated EUR 10/klm to NGOs.
• Sponsoring athletes via the "Adopt an Athlete" program run by the Hellenic Olympic Committee.
• Support for the operation of Public Hospitals, University Clinics and the First Aid Service by donating fuel and medical equipment.
• Sponsoring the Hellenic Health Foundation for preparing a study on health and nutrition for children in Greece.
• Support for the city of Patra in its bid to host the 2^nd Mediterranean Beach Games in 2019.
• Donation of medical kits for amateur football clubs in Central Macedonia.