The Public Good Foundation Perseus Athinaios was established in 2005 by the writer and Theatre and Art critic Perseus Athinaios and all its Projects are offered Gratis to the society as of 2009. Its mission is to promote Literature, Arts, Education, Civilization and Science in Greece and internationally. ...more...
Loyal to the Principles of Democracy,
the foundation’s programs aim to alleviate inequities and social as well as
regional imbalances and make Civilization an integral part of all people.
The members of the society are
invited to participate as “honored guests” (Gratis).
The Foundation is Governed by renowned
members of the society, that volunteer themselves for social service, and does
not engage into any for profit or commercial activities.
The resources and revenues
of the Perseus Foundation are based on Grants, Gifts, donations, and (CSR) Corporate
Social Responsibility of the Entrepreneurial world.
The Foundation is
accredited by the Ministry of Culture that has granted Auspices to several of
the Foundation’s projects and financed several of them.
The Ministry of Defense
has also Granted Auspices to activities of the Foundation.
Ø The
Perseus Athinaios foundation:
§
Implemented EU funded projects in partnership
with the Ministry of Culture in
Larissa ...more.... Volos ,,,more... and Skopelos ...more... that
were successfully
completed with relative commendation and recognition. It has full
"Administrative Competence" for EU-funded programs ...more...
§ Provided
Scholarships to University Students ...more...
§ Provided Certified
Training Programs to Graduate Students that acquired hands on experience in
executive responsibilities ...more...
.
§ Organized
Conferences and Symposiums on the Implementation of New Technologies in Education
with a particular focus and Commitment to the Greek remote Regions, and Rural
areas combating “Regional Imbalances”
§ Τhe
development of critical and independent analytical thinking is among the top
priorities of the Foundation.
One of the approaches is the
development of the “curiosity” of the new generations to do research and
explore new frontiers. Alongside is the development of digital skills, in an
overall intent to place the society in a position of active search and
production of new knowledge rather than the position of a simple apathetic
consumer of information.
o A
main tool is “PROJECT LIBRARIES” :
v That
entails:
Bringing
our Experience from the most renowned libraries in the United States ...more...
Long
term knowledge of the concept of “School Library”...more.... and Libraries in general in the Hellenic realty
Established Contractual Cooperation with Hellenic Institutions and “personal relation” with
their leader who want to pursue “change” ...ie The National Documentation Center (EKT).... , ...more.... The National Library
and its up until 2023 legendary leader Filippos Tsimpoglou ...more... The Hellenic Union of Publishers
and the annual Book Festival ...more...
v ACTIONS:
§ Establish
new libraries in Greece, and as well as worldwide in areas of Hellenic Descent,
including Africa.
§
Enrich existing libraries with new editions ,
ranging from the most modest in “number of titles” .. but strong in community impact ...more... to selected collections in
specialized supervised spaces (Special Collections) ....see more.... of National and Internationally recognized libraries.
·
Our Library Enrichment program includes a
number of recognized Greek Schools outside Greek borders, such as Korytsa .....more..... as well as various
libraries of importance to the public Along with the Ministry of Youth Protection..
· Provide
School libraries with luxury equipment, at Schools on islands of the Aegean
Archipelago and in rural and remote
areas , such the Dodecanese ...see details.... , and Evros where
along with libraries we engage in a variety of cultural activities ...more...These have been and continue to be active
areas of Public Good (Charity) and actions for our Foundation, with a focus on
books, libraries and education.
The
“Perseus Athinaios Library”, a Foundation owned building and prototype “Model
Workshop” to be “replicated” in other areas. Our goal was and is to introduce
children and teenagers up to 18 years old to the use of libraries and research,
and through this, to a different dimension of "enjoyment" of the
internet, away from its negative impacts.... ....see more...
Indicative related publications ... ...Reference 1....,
while there is rich international bibliography on the subject ...Reference 2...especially for children
ages ... ...Reference 3....
The Library is also
available to educators for their lecture preparation as well as for their
research and thesis development for the pursuit of advanced degrees.
“Hospital
and Medical Centers’ Libraries”.
The Regional imbalances of
Hellas, characterized by areas of ill size concentration (diseconomies of
agglomeration) and neglected areas of dispersion (Cost of Sprawl) generates a
real issue in availability of threshold of both public and private practice Medical
Personnel around the Country.
One negative parameter is
the “negligible income” that does not even cover living expenses. The second
crucial parameter is that in remote areas away from research and educational
centers there is little for professional progress and recognition.
The Foundation developed a
long term “Intervention plan” on these negative dynamics.
The first step has been to
create “professional libraries” in remote hospitals and medical centers, both
physical libraries as well as “study units” with top quality equipment, with
cyber access to intl. medical libraries. ...see our fist action.....
v The
libraries we establish or support, exist both in their physical form (reading
rooms - books on shelves) and in their electronic form (e-library).
· There
is an ongoing project of publishing original books, works of distinguished
authors, books that enrich the bibliography, contribute to knowledge, that are
published and made available only with CSR-Foundation support.... ...see indicative publication 1....
· The
digitization of books and their availability (always for free) to the
community. This was also made available to the community with high impact,
during the pandemic confinement, both in Greece and internationally.
· “Library
Workshop”: A special Foundation owned
infrastructure operates as a “Library
Workshop” that supports the “Project Library” ...see video...
§ Radio
and Television Broadcasts: The Scientific Committee of the foundation actively
participates in public life through both public and private radio and TV,
offering radical and frontier knowledge (and challenge for thinking) to the
society. ...more...
§ Active
relationships with the Hellenic Diaspora:
That entails:
· The
active interaction with the Hellenic Diaspora all over the world, with
Hellenism being an essential element of civilization for both the Expats and
the Homeland....more...
· The
Foundation using contemporary tech. (i.e. Teams) organizes seminars and
workshops in cooperation with diaspora organizations with best example being
Celebrating The 200 Years of 1821 Hellenic Revolution via Cyber Space ...more...
· Active
participation in Hellenic-American Organizations...more...
§ Promoting
Writers and Publications
The Foundation organizes book
presentations that usually take the form of interactive public discussions, or seminars.
,,,more 1... , ...more.2..
§ Production of Theatrical and Music Performances:
As a continuation
of the Contribution and spirit of our “Founding Father” Writer and Theatre and
Music Critic Perseus Athinaios, ..1..more.... ..2 The Person.... the Foundation is also a Producer of
Theatrical Performances, with the purpose of supporting the performing arts,
the new actors, valuable unpublished scenarios as well as bringing renowned
actors, composers and performances to ancient theaters around the Country, to
offer inspiration to public groups that have limited access to quality art. ...more...
§ Awards and Recognitions to Theatre and Music Critics and Actors …...see more....
The School of Thought of
Perseus Athinaios, a Critique and writer himself, believed in the continuous
recognition and support of every worthy creator, whether established,
pioneering, or emerging ...more... The Foundation participates in the annual
awards of the Hellenic Society of Theatre and Music Critics, and grants awards
acknowledging quality and value.
§ “Project
Digitalization”: "Identification - Rescue - Preservation - Dissemination
of Cultural and Scientific elements of Civilization” (A principal directive of
UNESCO)
· The
above project is supported by the “Scientific Committee” of the Foundation that consists of Academicians
, University Professors and Researchers. We have a strong fiber with the
Academic Community.
· The
National Research Foundation is our official Government affiliate mentor,
trainer and guide on the Project ...more.....
· The
committee has already developed an
extensive Scientific and Cultural Archive of two centuries, ready for
digitization. The added value of the Foundation is not merely the mechanical
transformation of existing written materials into digital format but the
continuous contextualization of them in multimedia and cyberspace with new and
up-to-date knowledge.
· The
Foundation acquired a building that has been designated to the development of a
“digitalization center.”
· The
civil engineer and architectural plans for that building have been complete ...more... and…..
Now the
Foundation is looking for sources of Funding.
This
brief introduction and presentation of the Charitable Foundation Perseus Athinaios,
along with the relevant web links, was deemed necessary along with the
expression of the desire for any Beneficial Creative Collaboration. !
