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A hand to youth

“A Hand to Youth” promotes the value of volunteering among young people by offering vouchers for food, clothing, and footwear to children and youth facing difficult conditions during Christmas and Easter. Since 2012, more than 3,500 families have been supported with €500,000 in aid.

Overview

KEPAKY created the “A Hand to Youth” program to inspire young people through volunteerism and to provide targeted assistance to children and youth in need. The program distributes vouchers for food, clothing, and footwear before Christmas and Easter, offering relief during important holiday periods.

The initiative is supported by school directorates and numerous shops, as well as individuals who express genuine solidarity and compassion toward their fellow human beings.

Program Features

  • Holiday vouchers for food, clothing, and footwear
  • Support from school administrations and local shops
  • Distribution to organizations such as: “Children’s Home” Foundation, “Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family” and Cyprus Association for Individuals with Autism

Purpose and Impact


  • Over 4,500 families supported since 2012
  • Total assistance amounting to €500,000
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