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Culinary Education and Professional Empowerment Programme

YEAR

2023

PROGRAMME

In the summer of 2023, the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation launched a new partnership with Foodon, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable social groups through innovative culinary training and professional empowerment initiatives. Embracing a creative approach to social inclusion, Foodon operates the Foodon Academy, the only Culinary Academy providing free, high-quality intensive training to people facing socio-economic challenges, with the aim of fostering their personal growth and facilitating their immediate professional rehabilitation into the catering industry. With the support of the Foundation, the first cycle of courses was implemented, during which the beneficiaries had the opportunity to train alongside renowned chefs, to develop both technical and soft skills, such as collaboration and professionalism, and to get connected with the labour market.

A total of 12 trainees attended the first cycle of classes at the Foodon Academy, with 9 graduates already employed in the catering sector.

“At Foodon Academy we train people who love cooking and wish to pursue a career in the restaurant industry, equipping them with the tools to seize opportunities and create a fresh start in life.”
Maria Perrou
Volunteer, Foodon Academy

Culinary Education and Professional Empowerment Programme

GRANTS

Donation of Medical Equipment and Area Restructuring/Renovation Works

“ATTIKON” General University Hospital of Athens

Support for the Operation of the Special Unit for Neuromuscular Diseases

MDA HELLAS – Muscular Dystrophy Association

Home Care Service

“Galilee” Palliative Care Unit Holy Metropolis of Mesogaia and Lavrion

«Net-Zero Care» Project

Elderly Care Unit “DIAMANTIDEIOS CARE HOME”

Programmes of Medical-Psychological Support

Mission “ANTHROPOS”

“Points of Support” Programme – Small Grants, Big Ideas

PROGRAMME: “Points of Support”

JobsLink: Employment Integration Programme for People on the Autism Spectrum

GREEK ASSOCIATION FOR ASPERGER’S SYNDROME

Early Intervention Programme

"Η ΑΜΥΜΩΝΗ" - Πανελλήνιος Σύλλογος Γονέων και Κηδεμόνων Ατόμων με Προβλήματα Όρασης και Πρόσθετες Αναπηρίες

Educational Animation Workshop for People with Disabilities

ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival

“Inclusion in Action” Educational-Artistic Programme

Athens International Children's Film Festival NPO

Educational-Sports Integration Programme for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Special Olympics Hellas

Olympic Preparation Scholarship Programme 2023

PROGRAMME: “Olympic Preparation Scholarship Programme”

Creation of a Community Organic Vegetable Garden

Organisation Earth NPO