KEPAKY declared environmental awareness as its campaign of the year in 2016–2017, launching a nationwide art competition on the theme “The Environment is in Our Hands” and organizing exhibitions and a tree-planting event.
Environmental protection became the focus of KEPAKY’s 2016–2017 campaign. A nationwide art competition invited youth aged 15–20 to submit works in painting, photography, graffiti, and short films under the theme “The Environment is in Our Hands.”
Winning artworks were printed on panels and displayed at schools, municipalities, festivals, and environmental events across Cyprus.
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The campaign promoted environmental awareness and encouraged youth to express environmental concerns creatively.
KEPAKY organizes awareness campaigns and experiential workshops in schools, collaborating with psychologists, social workers, and sociologists to address topics such as bullying, racism, substance abuse, and environmental protection.
KEPAKY has been active in the field of Autism since 2010, creating and equipping a Model Center for Employment, Care, and Therapy in Limassol. The Foundation continues to support individuals and families and has produced a Practical Guide for Individuals with Autism, updated regularly.
KEPAKY created the short film “Accessibility in the City for All” and organized a city walk to highlight challenges faced by people with disabilities and mobility issues, promoting awareness and social responsibility.
“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.