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2021
September 2021

HOPEgenesis NPO among the 20 best companies to watch in 2021 according to the Global Business Leaders magazine (pg 18-21)

HOPEgenesis NPO among the 20 best companies to watch in 2021 according to the Global Business Leaders magazine (pg 18-21)
July 2021

Erietta Kourkoulou Latsi supports HOPEgenesis through the FERTILITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOR GREECE program

Erietta Kourkoulou Latsi supports HOPEgenesis through the FERTILITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOR GREECE program
January 2021

BEST MEDICAL BIRTH & FERTILITY SERVICES – GREECE

BEST MEDICAL BIRTH & FERTILITY SERVICES – GREECE

HOPEgenesis NPO won the “Best Medical Birth & Fertility Services – Greece” award at the European Social Care 2021 Awards organized, by Global Health and Pharma (GHP) Magazine.

2020
December 2020

The association humanitarian “Coeurs pour Tous Hellas – Hearts for All” collaborates with HOPEgenesis

The association humanitarian “Coeurs pour Tous Hellas – Hearts for All” collaborates with HOPEgenesis

The association humanitarian “Coeurs pour Tous Hellas – Hearts for All” cooperates with HOPEgenesis by offering free specialized examinations in the context of antenatal care in order to expand medical services to expectant mothers.

October 2020

Memorandum of Cooperation between the Hellenic Navy General Staff and HOPEgenesis

Memorandum of Cooperation between the Hellenic Navy General Staff and HOPEgenesis

The General Staff of the Navy inaugurated its collaboration with HOPEgenesis, a modern and pioneering model of synergy between public and non-profit organizations for the treatment of infertility in Greece.

October 2020

The first and only nursery in the island of Patmos was inaugurated on October 3, 2020

The first and only nursery in the island of Patmos was inaugurated on Saturday, October 3. In collaboration with the Municipality of Patmos, our great sponsor Eurolife FFH, Οmada Aigaiou, and HOPEgenesis completed and consigned a new space, full of colors and toys, where preschoolers will spend endless hours of creative work and cultivate their skills.

October 2020

Dr. Stefanos Chandakas speaks at the Institute of Public Health.

Dr. Stefanos Chandakas speaks at the Institute of Public Health.

The Institute of Public Health during the 6th annual series of lectures 2020-2021, invited Dr. Chandakas to participate in the round table discussion “COVID-19 PANDEMIC: SECOND WAVE”, with the topic “Latest data on pregnancy and COVID-19”.

September 2020

A unique concert from a unique composer for a unique cause.

A unique concert from a unique composer for a unique cause.

Concert of the award-winning composer Minos Matsas with himself on the piano, Eleonora Zouganelis, and Costas Triantaphyllides performing with a seven-member orchestra of solo musicians, to support HOPEgenesis.

2019
December 2019

200 babies

December 2019

Important Distinction for HOPEgenesis at the Bravo Sustainability Awards 2019. The organization’s initiative «Τhe issue of low birth rates in Greece, solutions, research, support», was distinguished in the field of “Bravo society” and was among the nominations of NGOs with the highest score.

December 2019

HOPEgenesis in association with The Economists organizes for the first time a conference for the Demographic crisis in Greece with guest speakers from the European Commission, the Greek parliament and Educational organizations.

December 2019

The Institute of Public Health during theannual Series 2018-2019 invited Dr. Chandakas to speak about the Birth Deficit & Demographic Problem in Greece.

November 2019

HOPEgenesis collaborates with the 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Aretaieio Hospital at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

This is a new model of public, private and nonprofit partnership in order to effectively reverse the low birth rates in Greece.

November 2019

Receipt of the first five fetal monitors, a kind sponsorship of the Association of Greek Academics in Frankfurt am Main e.V.

November 2019

“WE ARE THE CHANGE GENERATION”

During the 17th annual CSR conference “WE ARE THE CHANGE GENERATION” of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce Dr. Chandakas spoke about the issue of the demographic crisis in Greece and it being an obstacle for the prosperity and the growth of our country.

October 2019

ΗOPEgenesis Programs are *Under the auspices of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic Mr. Prokopios Pavlopoulos and the President of the Greek Parliament Mr. Constantinos Tasoulas

October 2019

Press Conference and Presentation of the Research to the Press

October 2019

The President of HOPEgensis along with the first HOPEgenesis Ambassadors are presenting to H.E. The President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopios Pavlopoulos the research of the Department of Statistics of the University of Piraeus regarding the birth deficit phenomenon in Greece from a statistical and economic perspective.

 The research analyzes the causes of the demographic problem in rural and urban areas and suggests comprehensive solutions to both the Greek Government and the European Council.

October 2019

HOPEgenesis, as part of its action to reverse the climate low birth rates in Greece, introduces the act of designating influential Greek women as ambassadors from the fields of: POLITICS Olga Kefalogianni, Member of the Parliament for District A of Athens constituency, Lawyer Ambassador for the promotion of the birth deficit action in Greece CULTURE, SCIENCE, SPORTS, BUSINESS, JOURNALISM, EDUCATION

September 2019

Participation in the Mind, Body, Spirit Festival 2019 that took place at the American College of Greece.

September 2019

The OPEN TV channel and the Municipality of Amoroysion, organized a spinning event for the cause of HOPEgenesis more than 300 cyclists took part in the event,

September 2019

Official visit to the Patriarchate of Constantinople.

During the meeting, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was presented to the actions of HOPEgenesis, while discussing the major issue of low birth rates in Greece.

September 2019

 European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy 28th Annual Congress, in Greece! Dr. Stefanos Chandakas, President of HOPEgenesis participates in the Local Advisory Committee and the Faculty.

August 2019

The President of HOPEgenesis meets with the Minister of Internal affairs and informs them for the goals and actions of the organization

June 2019

THI US sponsors 6 Dodecanese islands.

Arkioi, Chalki, Kaso, Lipsoi, Patmo, Tilo

May 2019

EUROLIFE ERB as part of their CSR supports HOPEgenesis for the completion of 2 researches and the funding of the program for pregnant women living in the island of Patmos and the Municipality of Delphoi.

May 2019

More than 5.000 Friends on FACEBOOK

May 2019

ΗΟPEgenesis ΙΥC- Mediterranean Yacht Show 2019 support HOPEgenesis and raise awareness for the low birth rate in Greece.

May 2019

HOPegenesis reaches 100 births.

May 2019

The Greek America Foundation through the program #Children of Greece, supports HOPEgenesis.

April 2019

The President of HOPEgenesis chairs the 1st International Interdisciplinary Congress: Latest News on Women’s and Children’s Health , in Mitera Hospital.

March 2019

THI London honored HOPEgenesis for their work

March 2019

The Founder and President of HOPEgenesis participates in the 6th joint meeting organized by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine titled, “The Best of ESHRE & ASRM.”

A challenging and UpToDate multidisciplinary meeting in the area of Reproductive medicine. (Μάρτιος 2019)

March 2019

HOPEgenesis offers IVF services at 28 islands in collaboration with major Greek fertility centers aiming to cover the needs of women who want to become pregnant but due to fertility reasons are not able to.

 The islands are Agathonisi Agios Efstratios Anafi Antikythira Arkioi Chalki Donousa Elafonisos Folegandros Fournoi Gavdos Irakleia Kalamos Kasos Kastellorizo Kastos Kimolos Koufonisia Leipsoi Meganisi Nisyros Oinousses Psara Pserimos Schoinousa Sikinos Thymaina Tilos.

March 2019

HOPEgenesis was invited to join the House Inter-Parliamentary Committee on Demographics where the size of the problem was discussed and possible solutions.

It is very encouraging to notice that the low birth rates has made a significant contribution to the agenda of all the political parties in Greece. The HOPEgenesis team will continue its goal to reverse negative birth rates.

February 2019

The president of HOPEgenesis was invited to celebrate the Greek Independence Day at the White House

January 2019

Dr. Chandakas participates in the Circle of Ambassadors , Vodafone.

 The position has a year time frame as advisor of the Vodafone Institution in Greece and consists of well knows personalities from Sciences, Technology , Journalism, Executives from Vodafone

January 2019

Meeting at the offices of the European Parliament in Greece

January 2019

At the annual EOE Awards Ceremony in the presence of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic, Prokopis Pavlopoulos,

 the Deputy Minister of Sport, George Vassiliadis and the Secretary General of the KKE Central Committee, Dimitris Koutsoumba, was awarded the Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Olympian and President of the HOPEgenesis. Stefanos Chandaka with the International Olympic Committee’s “I.O.C. Trophy 2018” award on “Olympics in Action” for his overall contribution to sport and Olympics.

January 2019

Signing of Agreement between HOPEgenesis and the Prefecture of Central Greece.

The agreement include the auspice of the Prefecture to HOPEgenesis and the co-funding of pregnant women wishing to give birth.

2018
December 2018

Dr. Chandakas participates in the Scientific Committee at 2nd scientific Symposium on Assisted Reproduction, “Νέοι Ορίζοντες στην εξωσωματική γονιμοποίηση”

October 2018

Raise awareness -educational campaigns.

The HOPE genesis team travelled to remote areas and isolated islands to raise awareness and educate local communities for the low birth rates and the possibilities of the program

September 2018

The European Parliament awarded HOPEgenesis with “EUROPEAN CITIZEN PRIZE”

September 2018

HOPEgenesis during the Healthcare Business Awards was awarded with the bronze price for ” Servoice to the Health sector from NGO”

May 2018

Press conference with PwC Presentation of HOPEgenesis Research ” The impact of low birth rates on economic growth

May 2018

Participation of the 24th crossing of Omada Aigaiou

May 2018

HOPEgenesis presents to the interparty committee of the Greek Parliament its model of solution to the issue of birth deficit in Greece

2017
December 2017

HOPEgenesis reaches 1,000 subscribed friends in Facebook

December 2017

Participation in Athens Classical Marathon

November 2017

HOPEgenesis under the auspices of the Medical Association of Athens and the Hellenic Red Cross

April 2017

Establishment of the HOPEgenesis International Committee , 2 members from the business sector

March 2017

First fundraising visit in New York

2016
December 2016

Establishment of the HOPEgenesis Executive Committee consisting of 16 reputable members of the business sector. The Mentors’ Board with 16 personalities of the Academics, Medical and Business sector. The Scientific Board with 12 Medical Doctors

2015
October 2015

Establishment of the HOPEgenesis Board of Directors and the HOPEgenesis Medical Committee Signing of HOPEgenesis articles of Association .