The Anglo-Hellenic League

The Council of the Anglo-Hellenic League is today launching an appeal to raise funds to help those most affected by the fires. We are partnering with Desmos, a not-for-profit organization based in Athens, which has, since 2012, been working to alleviate the impact of the social crisis in Greece. Desmos acts as an intermediary between donors and organisations in need, and specializes in social welfare, healthcare, emergency response and recovery.

Since the fires in Attica, Desmos has had staff on the ground evaluating local needs and directing donors’ funds to where they can be of most use. Now and in the days ahead, Desmos is working to understand the needs of the local municipalities and communities beyond immediate emergency requirements; to contribute in the most effective way to tackling the results of the tragedy; to contribute to the implementation of action that will have the greatest impact on the stricken communities, through clear humanitarian, social and environmental goals; and, in all of this, to act with transparency and professionalism.

The Anglo-Hellenic League, a registered charity, is seeking donations, so that our members and supporters in the UK can contribute to helping those whose lives have been affected by the fires. Money donated to the League for this cause will be passed directly to Desmos for spending on the front line of this crisis. UK taxpayers can increase the value of their donation under Gift Aid.

You can now give money to our appeal directly and securely on-line on our MyDonate page: click here. If you prefer to pay by bank transfer or by cheque, information about how to do so  is contained in the attached PDF file ("Fires in Attica", below). We thank you in advance for your generosity.

Council of the League

29 July 2018

The League is supporting the third Albania to Corfu Swim, which will take place on 8 September 2018. The swimmers are raising money, through the League, for ‘The Smile of the Child’, a registered Greek Charity. With ten ‘houses’ across Greece, ‘The Smile of the Child’ has, in its 25-year history, helped over 1.3m children recover from the effects of violence, health problems and extreme poverty, as well as spearheading countless missing children's campaigns.

In 2016, the swimmers raised approx. 20,000€ for the cause and they hope this year to increase that figure significantly.

The League is strongly committed to the alleviation of poverty. We encourage all members and supporters of the League to support this cause. You can find more information about the event and how to donate on-line by clicking here. Alternatively you can make donations for this cause directly to the Anglo-Hellenic League; details can be found in the attached file.