As a leading Greek non-government organisation (NGO), Programs of Development, Social Support and Medical Cooperation (PRAKSIS) is focused on humanitarian programs and medical interventions in Greece.
The effects of the financial crisis have created an alarming rise in poverty and precarious conditions, with a substantial amount of households facing homelessness.
The recorded loss of property due to financial circumstances, along with the general economic insecurity arising from pension reforms, has led to an explosion of humanitarian issues.
“To the constantly deteriorating predicament add the increasing rate of layoffs, heavy taxation and pay cuts,” PRAKSIS fundraiser Marie Halaka stresses.
“On behalf of PRAKSIS we kindly ask diaspora Greeks to join our struggle confronting the upcoming repercussions of the financial crisis.”
PRAXIS works to eliminate the social and economic exclusion of vulnerable social groups and the defence of their personal and social rights.
It implements programs throughout Greece, with a focus on Attica, central Macedonia, Lesvos and Patras. Its mobile medical units cover northern Greece and the Dodecanese.
“In these dire times for our country, our antipoverty program is facing severe difficulties.”
“We apply to the Greek Australian community and to all Hellenes living abroad in an effort to provide relief to the homeless and support the many households in desperate need of help.”