The Filia Project

07/20/2015

http://mashable.com/2015/07/16/greece-crisis-how-to-help/ #:eyJzIjoidCIsImkiOiJfOWRycXB2aGRkNjV2aTV6aiJ9

Greece remains in a humanitarian crisis. If you're looking to support the country's vulnerable populations, these 14 charities are a good place to start.

07/17/2015

http://news.yahoo.com/no-home-no-bathroom-no-life-grim-future-042837192.html

On a bench beneath a fluttering Greek flag in front of an Orthodox church, two homeless men are philosophising about the financial crisis that has devastated their country and helped push them onto the streets. "What can I say about the situation?" asks 45-year-old Andreas, who was a builder before…

07/16/2015

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-33507802

A look at the Greek debt crisis and its impact on the lives of the country's people.

07/13/2015

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/07/12/world/europe/greece-debt-crisis-athens-poverty-inequality.html?_r=0&referrer=

With banks still closed as debt talks continue, many fear the potential impact on already-stretched food supplies and social services in Athens and beyond.

07/08/2015

07/06/2015

The time to help is NOW

The number of residents struggling to afford food in OECD countries has risen over the past six years, especially among people with children.

07/05/2015

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/06/22/business/international/greece-crisis-portraits.html?_r=0

From a small island to the capital in Athens, here is a glimpse into some of the lives of Greeks as their country struggles to repay billions in debt.

07/04/2015

http://news.yahoo.com/crying-greek-pensioner-story-behind-poignant-photo-003339650.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000014

Retiree Giorgos Chatzifotiadis had queued up at three banks in Greece's second city of Thessaloniki on Friday in the hope of withdrawing a pension on behalf of his wife, but all in vain. "That's why I feel so beaten, more than for my own personal problems," Chatzifotiadis said. Recounting how he had…

07/04/2015

No matter what tomorrow brings...united we win.

07/04/2015

Established in 2012, The Filia Project was created with the aim to assist with the charitable needs of the disadvantaged people of Greece who are living in poverty or are in need of assistance. In the spirit and values of our Greek culture and heritage, The Filia Project was created to help these individuals.

Throughout the year, The Filia Project will undertake various fundraising efforts for specific projects, including providing brown bag lunches to those needing immediate assistance and exploring sustainable solutions such as urban gardens in communities in need. Your continued support is paramount to our cause. Become a fan, spread the word and share the message of charity, love and friendship.

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Established in 2012, The Filia Project was created with the aim to assist with the charitable needs of the disadvantaged people of Greece who are living in poverty or are in need of assistance. In the spirit and values of our Greek culture and heritage, The Filia Project was created to help these...

07/04/2015

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/7718306

For over four years, Greece has implemented strict austerity measures as a condition of the major bailout deals keeping the country afloat. The Greek government is currently locked in a showdown wi

08/10/2012

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/austeritys-cost-abandoned-children-europe-150243995.html

The time to help is NOW!

As the euro zone debt crisis deepens and austerity measures take their toll across Europe, the number of young children and babies abandoned across the region has increased, according to local charities....