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17.6.24
Job Shadowing for K. at the urban bilingual school WeMe Constructs
Next stop of the Professional Empowerment program and Job Shadowing phase, the urban bilingual school WeMe Constructs. K., under the guidance of educator and co-founder Zoi Giotsa, had a private tour, gaining important information about the operation and philosophy of WeMe, which is based on the process of ‘construction’ of knowledge through various educational-artistic activities, aiming at the personal and social development of children as well as their smooth integration into an equal society without…
14.6.24
Job Shadowing for N. at Hotel Grande Bretagne
The next job shadowing of Mum Institute’s Professional Empowerment program for Paidopoli Agia Varvara took place at the Hotel Grande Bretagne. N. is interested in tourism and hotel professions, so the choice of one of the most historic and recognised hotels in Athens was ideal! Christina Matsaki, Director of People Development & Learning, welcomed N. and alongside with the friendly reception staff explained to her how the Reception and Reservations Departments work. N. then spent…
5.6.24
Job Shadowing for G. at Pizza Flower
The job shadowing phase of the Professional Empowerment program for the teenage girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara continues this time with the beloved Flower Athens and G., who attends daily cooking classes and her dream is to work in a restaurant-pizzeria. The general manager showed G. all the stages of running a restaurant, the barista showed her how to operate the professional espresso machines and the secrets of a good coffee.
3.6.24
Job Shadowing for N. at Kontoukas Studio
The first job shadowing for the Mum Institute’s Professional Empowerment program for teenage girls hosted at Paidopoli Agia Varvara took place at Kontoukas Studio. N. is interested in the art of photography. Together with her mentor, Sophia Kontouka, photographer and owner of the studio, she spent an afternoon there learning both the technical aspects of photography (cameras, equipment, editing software, prints) and how a store operates in terms of daily tasks. We thank Sophia for…
17.5.24
An excursion to the Royal Estate of Tatoi alongside with the children who are living under the care of Paidopoli Agios Andreas
The circle of this year’s excursion program for the children living under the care of Paidopoli Agios Andreas concluded with a visit to the Royal Estate of Tatoi. Alongside with our young friends, we explored the beautiful trails of the estate, talked about the history of the palace as well as the significant environmental importance of the forest while enjoying our picnic under the trees.
15.5.24
An excursion to the Elatodasos of Parnitha and Bafi Refuge alongside with the children who are living under the care of Paidopoli Agios Andreas
Mum Institute, in collaboration with Trekking Hellas & Trekking Hellas Parnitha, stepped into May by exploring the Elatodasos of Parnitha alongside with the children living under the care of Paidopoli Agios Andreas. Our friends, guided by the knowledgable of Aggeliki Anagnostopoulou, the children wandered through the forest paths and discovered all the secrets about the flora and fauna of the area. By stimulating their senses and nurturing their imagination, they learned about the ‘circle of…
16.4.24
An excursion to the The Ellinikon Experience Park alongside with the children who are living under the care of Paidopoli Agios Andreas
The continuation of the excursion program for our little friends who are living under the care of Paidopoli Agios Andreas took place at The Ellinikon Experience Park. The children enjoyed the day, they discovered the park and shared their toys with many new friends.
10.4.24
An excursion to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation alongside with the children who are living under the care of Paidopoli Agios Andreas
New month = new excursion together with our little friends who are living under the care of Paidopoli Agios Andreas. This time we visited the Stavros Niarchos Foundation and enjoyed the day doing the children’s favorite activities. Thank you efood Greece for the healthy snacks that give us energy on every excursion.
28.3.24
Digital workshop of the Greek award-winning startup Owiwi
The Professional Empowerment program for the teenage girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara continued with the digital workshop of the Greek award-winning startup Owiwi and the co-founder Athena Polina Dova. Under Athena’s guidance, each participant chose the character of her choice within the interactive game-psychometric tool and through decision-making in multiple situations determined its plot, discovering important soft skills such as adaptability, flexibility, resilience, determination and sense of responsibility, which will be…
15.3.24
An excursion to the National Garden alongside with the children who are living under the care of Paidopoli Agios Andreas
Mum Institute stepped in March by organising a trip to the National Garden alongside with its little friends who are living under the care of Paidopoli Agios Andreas. Thank you Efood Greece for the snacks that give us energy on every excursion.
23.2.24
Meditation workshop by Life Coach Myrto Mangrioti
As part of Mum Institute’s Professional Empowerment Program, the girls’ favorite Life Coach Myrto Mangrioti visited hosted the second part of the workshop ”I Dream, I Want, I Can”. After some meditation and concentration exercises, with the phrase ‘we need 4 hugs a day to survive, 8 to sustain and 12 to evolve’, the hug workshop followed in which some of the many benefits of hugging for both mental and physical health were discussed. Then,…
20.2.24
Guided tour and educational workshop at Alekos Fassianos Museum
Mum Institute visited the Alekos Fassianos Museum with the children living under the care of Paidopoli ”Agios Andreas’’. The children were given a guided tour of the museum and after learning about the artist, they participated in the museum’s educational workshop: they split into two groups of curators and journalists and working in the three-dimensional model of the museum, they unfolded their imagination and curated their own art exhibition. Of course, after all the…
5.2.24
“Dream, Want, Can”
The Professional Empowerment Program for the teenage girls hosted at Paidopoli Agia Varvara brought Life Coach Myrto Magrioti with the workshop “Dream, Want, Can.” The girls shared their concerns and daily life reflections, painted, participated in practical tests and envisioned the achievement of their goals and dreams. Without magic wands but with the power of wanting and achieving, they embraced Myrto and renewed their appointment for the second part of the workshop. A heartfelt thank…
2.2.24
Love is -already- in the air
In this ceramics workshop, the boys hosted at The Home Project shelters created and adorned their ceramics, with the day of lovers in mind!…
30.1.24
The Acropolis Museum welcomed Mum Institute with a special tour for the children living under the care of Paidopoli Agios Andreas
Entering the new year with the workshop “Superheroes at the Acropolis Museum” for the children living under the care of Paidopoli Agios Andreas. After learning about the ancient superheroes and their amazing adventures, the kids enjoyed a hearty lunch at the museum’s restaurant and enjoyed the spectacular view!…
30.12.23
Notos Official supports Mum Institute’s Christmas gifts with clothes and cosmetics for all the children
The Christmas gifts of Mum Institute for 2023 were accompanied by clothes for all children, as well as cosmetics for teenage girls. Thanks to Notos Official and Managing Director Valeria Taranto for helping fill Santa’s sleigh!…
28.12.23
Mum Institute in collaboration with Vans Europe gave gifts at the Shapiro shelter of The Home Project
Mum Institute, in collaboration with Vans Europe, gave gifts at the Shapiro shelter of The Home Project, where underage girls and mothers with their children are hosted. A pair of brand new Vans shoes for each resident, clothes for the babies, and many gadgets brought smiles to the girls who enthusiastically talked about their interests and together with the Mum Institute team, they made plans for creative outings in the new year. …
23.12.23
Mum Institute celebrated Christmas at the Agia Varvara Children’s Home with artistic creations, expression, music, treats, and lots of gifts
Mum Institute celebrated Christmas at the Agia Varvara Children’s Home with artistic creations, expression, music, treats, and lots of gifts. The workshop began with a speech by photographer Sofia Kontouka as part of the Professional Empowerment program, in which she shared her personal journey and how she took her first professional steps. Under her guidance, the girls participated in a creative polaroid workshop, each decorating their own festive jar with lights, glitter, and Polaroid photos.
22.12.23
The time has come for Mum Institute to wear hat of Santa Claus
The time has come for Mum Institute to wear hat of Santa Claus and offer Christmas gifts to their young friends, always with the help of their supporters. First stop was Paidopoli Agios Andreas, where the children welcomed us with warm hugs and festive treats so that we can fuel before the excursions program, starting on the new year A heartfelt thanks goes to Christina Papadopoulou and Gagosian gallery for supporting the initiative for…
1.12.23
“Knowledge is Power”
Mum Institute welcomed the award-winning academic Dr. John Kalogerakis at the inaugurate workshop for the second year of the Professional Empowerment Program for the teenage girls staying in Paidopoli Agia Varvara. From the very first minutes of his speech, Mr. Kalogerakis grasped the interest of the participants and gave a good kickstart to the program that aims to prepare the girls to achieve the future of their dreams. A huge Thank you to Henkel &…
15.10.23
Mum Institute celebrated the second Kid’s festival “Μαζί…και στο παιχνίδι!” alongside with the children of Paidopoli Agios Andreas
Mazi gia to Paidi organized the second Kid’s festival “Μαζί…και στο παιχνίδι!” and Mum Institute was there celebrating with the children of Paidopoli Agios Andreas with loads of music, creative workshops, snacks and games!…
23.9.23
Mum Institute celebrated the first Cycladic Kids Festival
The Museum of Cycladic Art celebrated their first Cycladic Kids Festival and Mum Institute was there with the children of Home Project participating in the WeMe Constructs art workshop ”Anthropomorphic Sculptures”.
2.6.23
Mum Institute is kicking off summer with loads of fun and pottery
The teenage boys living under the care of Home Project found themselves learning to throw clay to the beat of their favourite tunes. Many thanks to the always great Sealed Earth team for a day full of smiles and hands-on fun.
28.3.23
A special tour took place at the National Museum of Contemporary Art for the kids living under the care of Paidopoli Agios Andreas
Through an interactive tour by the museum’s education curator Elisavet Ioannidis and the artist Dimitris Kannas, the young visitors explored selected works from the permanent collection on the theme of travel. Then they participated in an art workshop creating their own ‘suitcases’ on which they drew everything they would like to always have with them: a house, lots of flowers and Easter eggs.
14.3.23
Mum Institute organised a tour and an audiovisual workshop at the National Museum of Contemporary Art for the girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara
The teenage girls hosted at Paidopoli Agia Varvara visited the National Museum of Contemporary Art for a special guided tour of the exhibition ‘Everything, everywhere, all the time’ by artist Hannah Toticki. After viewing the exhibition, they participated in a creative workshop where they created their own video with photos taken and printed from their favourite works.
15.1.23
Pottery workshops at Sealed Earth Ceramics Studio for the teenage boys living under the care of The Home Project
Pottery classes have become a favorite activity for the teenage boys living under the care of The Home Project. Through monthly visits organized by Mum Institute and generously offered by Sealed Earth Ceramics Studio, the individuals develop their soft skills and familiarize themselves with the multiple mental health benefits of making objects with clay through concentrating on one creative activity. This time, the theme of the workshop was making household objects,…
9.1.23
A Job Shadowing Day at DOMA Books
The Job Shadowing phase of Mum Institute’s Professional Empowerment Program for Paidopoli Agia Varvara, continued with E. visiting the space of DOMA Books. Currently E. is undertaking Educational Studies at the University of Athens, while she is also interested in psychology and creative writing, and on many occasions she has shown her talent in poetry! During her job shadowing visit, she visited the DOMA Books’ new space. There she…
30.12.22
Special tour at the Acropolis Museum and participation in the art workshop “Elves’…trouble-making”
We bid farewell to 2022 with a special tour at the Acropolis Museum and the educational activity “Elves’…trouble-making” for the children living under the care of Paidopoli Agios Andreas. During the tour the museum’s young visitors learned about ancient Greek civilization through a game activity under the guidance of the museum’s specialized educational staff. Later, they created their own dolls and drew elves accompanied with Christmas wishes. One of…
22.12.22
Christmas event with a polaroid photography and frame-making workshop, as well as many gifts at Paidopoli Agia Varvara
The Christmas event that Mum Institute organized for Paidopoli Agia Varvara had everything: at the beginning the girls participated in a unique workshop of creative polaroid photography, under the guidance of their beloved photographer Sophia Kontouka, while also made their own wooden frames decorated with different colours, stickers, glitter, lights and their polaroid photographs. After the workshop Mum Institute gave out presents and the party and dancing started! We…
20.12.22
Mum Institute gave Christmas gifts at Paidopoli Agios Andreas
Mum Institute visited Paidopoli Agios Andreas which hosts school-aged children for whom we organized activities and visits all around the year, from skateboarding classes and stem lessons, to educational excursions and walks. This year we were very happy to receive their letters to Santa Clause and be able to make their Christmas gift wishes come true. We want to thank Anya Yiapanis and Intrepid London that once again supported us in…
18.12.22
Mum Institute gave Christmas gifts at the shelters Pugad, Shapiro and Daphne of The Home Project
Mum Institute offered Christmas gifts to girls and mothers with their babies living under the care of the shelters Pugad, Shapiro and Daphne of The Home Project. Thanks to the support of Christina Papadopoulou and the Gagosian gallery team in Athens, Mum Institute managed to distribute gifts to 150 children and mothers and bring smiles to our little friends for whom we plan and organize our activities all year round.
13.12.22
Mum Institute organized a Christmas pottery workshop at Sealed Earth Ceramics Studio for Yuwa shelter of The Home Project
Mum Institute’s festive events begun with a pottery workshop at Sealed Earth Ceramics Studio for the teenage boys living under the care of Yuwa shelter at The Home Project. The boys created Christmas decorations-artworks, signs and other objects, in order to decorate their own rooms, while listening to their favorite music.
30.11.22
A Job Shadowing Day at the Academy Lara Guide Dogs
The Job Shadowing phase of Mum Institute’s Professional Empowerment Program for Paidopoli Agia Varvara, continued with Κ. visiting the Academy Lara Guide Dogs, as she had expressed many times her love for animals and interest in caring for them. K was greeted by Clara Joseph, the puppy raising manager of the academy along with Alex, an adorable 5-month-old labrador, who is being trained to become a guide dog. At the beginning…
27.11.22
Visit at the exhibition “Seeing the invisible” and picnic at the National Gardens of Athens kids living under the care The Home Project
Mum Institute visited along with the kids living under the care of The Home Project the AR exhibition “Seeing the invisible” by the organization Outset, organizing at the end of the tour a picnic at the National Garden of Athens. We want to thank the restaurant Queen Bee for the delicious lunch boxes with brioche sandwiches, cake and juice for every child and Artemis Stamatiadi, director of Outset for the tour…
22.11.22
A Job Shadowing Day at Grande Bretagne Hotel
The latest job shadowing visit of the Professional Empowerment Program by Mum Institute for Paidopoli Agia Varvara, took place with F. at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens. F. is interested in beauty and wellness as well as tourism, so one of the most historic hotels in Athens, internationally recognised for its excellent services, was the perfect choice. F. was greeted by Christina Matsaki, Director of People Development, who along with the welcoming…
19.11.22
A Job Shadowing Day at the pastry shop épik gelato and the restaurant Pizza Flower
For the last two years G. has been attending a school for special educational needs where she is taking cooking lessons, while her dream has always been to work at a restaurant with homemade and delicious food – of course she also really likes ice-cream! Through completing Mum Institute’s Professional Empowerment Program for the girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara, G. visited the pastry shop épik…
14.11.22
Mum Institute organized a visit to the International Children’s Film Festival of Athens for the Child Protection Social Welfare Units of Attica Region
Today on World Children’s Day Μum Institute partnered with Athens International Children’s Film Festival and welcomed the children of Paidopoli Agios Andreas and Paidopoli Agia Varvara at Piraeus Municipal Theatre where they watched the movies “Fluffy Friends” and “Ηow I Learned To Fly”. Τhrough expression, joy and creation, Mum Institute supports children and youth to build, with love and faith in themselves, their next steps in life.
12.11.22
A Job Shadowing Day with the tattoo artist “Foxy Lady” Angelianna Koroniou
Upon completing the Mum Institute’s Professional Empowerment Program, R. visited Dildo Tattoo studio, as her dream is to become a tattoo artist and one day open her own business. She was greeted by tattoo artist Angelianna Koroniou “Foxy Lady”, one of the most prominent Greek tattoo artists and designers, perceived as a role model for R. not only for what she has achieved as an artist, but also as a boxing athlete and…
17.5.22
Mum Institute organized a tour and audiovisual workshop for experimental music at the National Museum of Contemporary Art for the girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara
It’s time for experimental music! During the Professional Empowerment Program designed and implemented by Mum Institute for the girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara, a special visit was organized to the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST). The young girls were shown around the permanent collection of the Museum and participated in the experimental audiovisual workshop “Beautiful Noises” by artist Ema Ferreira. Using the…
12.5.22
Mum Institute cooks every weekend at Paidopoli Agia Varvara: Spring with a new menu
As soon as it started smelling like spring, the dishes prepared by the Mum Institute’s cooks Panos Smyrilios and Melpomene Kalantzi were colorful, fresh, fragrant and once again delicious. The weekend breakfast provided a choice of cereals, yogurt, milk and oat milk, cakes and spreads and continued with freshly made sandwiches provided by Queen Bee restaurant. The meals included chicken burgers with potato salad and…
10.5.22
Mum Institute’s first group of mentors is here
Mum Institute presents with great joy the first group of 10 accomplished female professionals from a variety of sectors, who enthusiastically and sensitively took part in the Mentorship phase of the Professional Empowerment Program for the girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara. Through individual meetings, the young girls had the opportunity to meet new role models, something that gave them the opportunity to maximize their development, learn about…
13.4.22
Mum Institute organized the workshop ”My future career choice” in the context of the Professional Empowerment Program for the girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara
In the framework of the Professional Empowerment Program for teenage girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara, Mum Institute organized in collaboration with the specialized educator Dr. Maria Sitziouki the workshop ”My future professional choice”. The workshop used a very large archive of printed photographs showing women in a variety of professions, as the starting point for discussing the plethora of different professional choices offered today, as…
4.4.22
Mum Institute cooks every weekend at Paidopoli Agia Varvara: Spring with a new menu
Mum Institute’s cooks Panos Smyrilios and Melpomene Kalantzi cooked for another weekend, at Paidopoli Agia Varvara, delicious and nutritious dishes that would be the envy of the young and old alike! The menu included pancakes with banana, strawberry, nutella and honey for breakfast, eggplant “papoutsakia” with lettuce salad, oven omelet accompanied by caesar’s salad, feta cheese and gruyere from the organic cheese dairy Kourellas, sourdough bread from Betty’s Bakery and homemade orange pie…
1.4.22
Mum Institute organized a tour of the Museum of Cycladic Art and an artistic clay workshop in the framework of the Professional Empowerment Program for Paidopoli Agia Varvara
As part of the Professional Empowerment Program designed and implemented at Paidopoli Agia Varvara, Mum Institute organized an educational visit to the Museum of Cycladic Art. Under the guidance of the workshop facilitator and Art Therapist of the Museum of Cycladic Art, Loukia Haidemenaki, the girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara took a tour of the permanent exhibition of the Museum, while discussing the objects of the collection.
17.3.22
Mum Institute organizes skateboarding lessons at Paidopolis Agios Andreas in collaboration with the Free Movement Skateboarding team
Mum Institute’s skateboarding lessons in collaboration with Free Movement Skateboarding for the children living under the care of Paidopolis Agios Andreas continue for the second year. Every week Free Movement Skateboarding visits the courtyard of Paidopoli Agios Andreas with their van, where it unloads all the equipment needed for the lessons and of course the skateboards! The kids are divided into two groups, they put on their protective gear…
11.3.22
Mum Institute welcomes International Women’s Day by organizing the workshop “Defining my boundaries” in collaboration with Vans
The teenage girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara spent an afternoon at Alibi Gallery, where Mum Institute organized a special event with lots of conversation, art, gifts, pizza and music! Firstly, the girls were given a tour of the gallery space and the exhibition “This is A Vans Art Project” with works created during a series of workshops organized by Vans. Then, representatives from Vans company…
4.3.22
Mum Institute organized a pottery workshop for The Home Project shelters at at Sealed Earth Ceramics Studio
Mum Institute organized a pottery workshop at the impressive space of Sealed Earth Ceramics Studio, for the teenage boys living under the care of The Home Project. The boys were welcomed by the owner of the space and ceramicist Loukia Thomopoulou along with the rest of the workshop team, who led the workshop on the theme of “supernatural creatures” with the boys creating all sorts of supernatural heroes. None…
12.2.22
Mum Institute collaborates with the award-winning startup Owiwi in the context of the Professional Empowerment Program for Paidopoli Agia Varvara
Mum Institute’s Professional Empowerment Program for the teenage girls living under the care of Agia Varvara, continued with a creative skills’ test through a digital game of the Greek award-winning startup Owiwi. With the presence of the company’s founders Athina Dova and Ilias Vartholomaiou, the girls had the opportunity to discover their skills through completing the interactive question game, which followed an interesting plot with special graphics and sound. Their results…
25.1.22
Mum Institute cooks every weekend at Paidopoli Agia Varvara: new menu and lots of smiles
Another weekend of cooking at Paidopoli Agia Varvara with a new menu and lots of smiles. The morning meals became even more delicious with chocolate croissants and sandwiches from Queen Bee Bistrot. Lunch included braised beef with orzo and cabbage salad with avocado and crunchy almonds, as well as chicken burgers with rice and mushrooms. For the girls’ favorite time of day -dessert time- they had homemade…
23.1.22
Mum Institute organized the educational workshop “Imagine your future” in the framework of the Professional Empowerment Program for Paidopoli of Agia Varvara
The Professional Empowerment Program designed and implemented by Mum Institute for teenage girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara, continued creatively with the workshop “Imagine your future” presented by career development supervisors Vanessa Rafti and Eleni Kostakou, aiming to facilitate an initial discussion around the interests and thoughts of the teenage girls participating in the program. During the workshop, painting and plasticine were used as expressive media that allowed…
19.1.22
The Professional Empowerment Program designed and implemented by Mum Institute for the teenage girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara, started with a motivational speech by Dr. Ioannis Kalogerakis
The Professional Empowerment Program designed and implemented by Mum Institute for the teenage girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara, started dynamically with the motivational speech of the renowned HR trainer Dr. Ioannis Kalogarakis, who gave a motivational speech to the teenage girls, managing to win over their interest from the beginning and give them the impulsion to seek their hidden powers, which is the first step in claiming the life…
23.12.21
Mum Institute organized a ginger-house making workshop and distributed Christmas gifts at the shelter Pugad of The Home Project
After organizing the tie dye workshop at Home Project’s community building event, Mum Institute was welcomed for the first time at the shelter Pugad, where we organized a Christmas workshop in which the children made ginger-bread houses which they decorated with all kinds of candies. The workshop was followed by giving out Christmas gifts to all the kids. The Home Project is a non-profit organization founded to meet the needs of…
21.12.21
Mum Institute organized a Christmas workshop with ginger-bread houses and distributed Christmas gifts at Paidopoli Agios Andreas
This year’s Christmas workshops continued at Paidopolis Agios Andreas, where the children living under the care of Paidopolis Agios Andreas made ginger-bread house decorated with all kinds of candies. At the end of the workshop Mum Institute distributed Christmas gifts to all the children. Thanks to Daphne Fourli and IKEA for the ginger-bread houses and Anya Yapanis with Intrepid London for the Christmas gifts.
18.12.21
Christmas event with “tie-dye” workshop and many gifts for Paidopoli Agia Varvara
The Mum Institute organized a festive “tie-dye” workshop for the teenage girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara. During the workshop the girls learned about alternative ways to creatively renew their clothes and how to make imaginative patterns on the clothes using the tie-dye technique. Following the workshop, Mum Institute handed out Christmas presents to the girls, and then everyone danced and ate together! Thank…
20.10.21
Mum Institute in collaboration with the architectural office Anso Studio complete a study for the interior renovation of Paidopoli Agios Andreas through renewing the colors of the interior walls of the building
Mum Institute in collaboration with architect Nefeli Papakiriakopoulou, founder of Anso Studio completed an interior redevelopment study for Paidopoli Agios Andreas. The study was submitted to the Social Welfare Centre of Attica Region, and was used as a guide for the implementation of a holistic color makeover of the interior space of the shelter where the kids reside. The colors were chosen with the ultimate aim of creating a warm, welcoming…
2.10.21
Mum Institute organized the workshop “Towards New Worlds: a pizza and t-shirt art workshop” at The Home Project’s community building day at Filopappou Hill
The Home Project organized a community building event at Filopappou Hill which was packed with young children, young people and visitors. In the context of the day, Mum Institute organized the workshop “Towards New Worlds: a pizza and t-shirt art workshop” where the children and young teenagers learned about the technique of tie dye and created all kinds of patterns on new white t-shirts that they were given, as well as…
2.7.21
Mum Institute organized a photography and scrapbooking workshop at Paidopoli Agia Varvara
After four meetings, the photography and scrapbooking workshop at Paidopoli Agia Varvara under the guidance of photographer Sofia Kontouka was completed! The first session of the workshop was about the history and techniques of photography, as well as photography as an expressive creation. Through using instamax photography, the girls took photos that automatically appeared, giving them the opportunity to have a discussion around their final results immediately. …
19.6.21
Art On Boards X Mum Institute
A heartfelt thank you to Zoumboulakis Gallery and Daphne Zoumboulaki for organising Art On Boards along with The Skate Room to raise funds for us and Free Movement Skateboarding.
15.6.21
Summer celebration at Paidopoli Agia Varvara with the presence of the President of the Hellenic Republic Mrs Katerina Sakellaropoulou
Mum Institute was honoured to welcome the President of the Hellenic Republic, Mrs Katerina Sakellaropoulou and the Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Mrs Domna Michaelidou during the summer celebration event in 2020 organised in honour of the girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara. Receiving statutory recognition encourages us to continue our activities.
11.5.21
Artistic workshop by artist Jannis Varelas
Mum Institute organised a series of art workshops in collaboration with internationally renowned artist Yannis Varelas, under the thematics of portraiture and collage. The starting point of the workshops was a number of photographs that the girls living under the care of the institution, took with analogue one-use cameras. The aim of the workshop was to present art as a way of thinking, problem-solving, as well as to show the girls how they can organise…
7.5.21
Pottery workshop with artist Giorgos Tserionis at Paidopoli Agia Varvara
From the last pottery workshop that Mum Institute organized in Paidopoli Agia Varvara, with artist Giorgos Tserionis. The theme was spring and specially the flower works of artist Sterling Ruby. Once again, the girls unleashed their imagination and welcomed spring in the most creative way!…
30.4.21
Easter baking workshop with the help of AB Vasilopoulos
Mum Institute organised an Easter baking workshop for the girls of Paidopoli Agia Varvara with the help of AB Vasilopoulos we baked Vegan Easter Cookies and swapped eggs and butter for olive oil and orange juice the result was the most fragrant crispy and pillowy cookies. Happy Orthodox Easter!…
13.4.21
Lessons in robotics and programming by the European organisation STEM Education
Mum Institute and Desmos are collaborating to conduct robotics and programming workshops at Paidopoli Agia Varvara and Paidopolis Agios Andreas. The lessons are designed and implemented by the organisation STEM Education, aiming to develop creativity, dexterity and teamwork. STEM Education designs and implements educational programs that help students of all ages to become familiar with the innovative STEM educational method. The term STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is an acronym used by those relevant to the…
15.1.21
Mum Institute meal supply program in Paidopoli Agia Varvara starts for another season!
Mum Institute meal supply program in Paidopoli Agia Varvara starts for another season! For every day of the weekend, the cooks prepare five healthy and delicious meals for the 24 girls living in Paidopoli Agia Varvara. The meal supply program of Mum Institute is made possible with the help of AB Vasilopoulos. A big thanks to Kourellas for offering their organic dairy and to 4F for offering their fresh produce.
24.12.20
Gingerbread house workshop at Paidopoli Agios Andreas
Today Mum Institute hosted a gingerbread house workshop at Paidopoli Agios Andreas and offered Christmas presents to all the kids. Many thanks to AB Vassilopoulos and IKEA. Merry Christmas to everyone!…
21.12.20
Christmas event at Paidopoli Agia Varvara
Today Mum Institute organised a Christmas event for the kids of Paidopoli Agia Varvara, there was a gingerbread house workshop, homemade cheeseburgers, many gifts and loud music. Τhank you ΑΒ Vassilopoulos, IKEA, Marivee and Christina Voukia for making it happen.
12.11.20
Mum Institute X Free Movement Skateboarding at Paidopoli Agia Varvara
Mum Institute new skateboarding sessions with Free Movement Skateboarding for the children of Paidopoli Agia Varvara. Thank you Zoumboulakis Galleries and Daphne Zoumboulakis for initiating the collaboration.
3.10.20
Personal hygiene workshop at Paidopoli Agia Varvara
Personal hygiene workshop with Paralympic swimmer Antonis Tsapatakis and pharmacist Faidra Politi at Paidopoli Agia Varvara. Powered by Noxzema Greece in synergy with Agoni Grammi Gonimi, Tsapatakis Antonis and Faidra Politi Pharmacy. …
2.8.20
Architecture workshop by Nefeli Papakyriakopoulou
Architecture workshop by Nefeli Papakyriakopoulou…
20.7.20
BlueCycle gifted an outdoors lounge to Paidopoli Agia Varvara
In the context of the Social Architecture program, Mum Institute collaborated with BlueCycle offering outdoors furniture to Paidopoli Agia Varvara, aiming to renew the area of recreation used by the individuals living under the care of the unit. BlueCycle is a blue and circular economy initiative which aims to reuse marine plastic waste generated from shipping and fishing activities, aiming to create a high-quality material suitable for re-integration into the industry, and re-use in designing and…
8.7.20
4.7.20
Stop-motion animation workshop with artist Vasilis Karouk
Stop-motion animation workshop with Vasilis Karouk for the girls living in Paidopoli Agia Varvara. …
1.7.20
Visit to Hippolysis Centre for the girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara
Mum Institute and Deppy Vasileiadis Foundation organised a visit to Hippolysis centre for the girls of Paidopoli Agia Varvara. During their visit the girls named three horses with the values most important for them: life, health, education, an activity that guided them through the fields while observing the special characteristics of each one of them.
26.6.20
Weekend meals by Phita Athens
Mum Institute welcomed Fotis Fotinoglou and Phita Athens who prepared the meals of the weekend…
15.6.20
Ktima Aristi created a vegetable garden at Paidopoli Agia Varvara
Mum Institute in collaboration with Ktima Aristi and the participation of the girls living under the care of Paidopoli Agia Varvara created a vegetable garden in the outdoors are of the shelter.
10.5.20
Mum Institute started the Meal Supply Program at Paidopoli Agia Varvara
Mum Institute started the Meal Supply Program at Paidopoli Agia Varvara, under the first pandemic covid wave, when the children living under the care of institutions needed support. We see meal supply as a pivotal step in supporting the youth living in care units. By preparing wholesome meals every weekend for the girls who live in Paidopoli Agia Varvara, we seek to create a homey comfort, put a smile on their faces and help them…