"KIVOTOS" Youth Center
Enoriaki Neaniki Estia Ag. Georgiou Ak. Platonos
Pylou 73-75, Akadimia Platonos, GR-10441, Athens - Tel: 210-5141935
Enoriaki Neaniki Estia Ag. Georgiou Ak. Platonos
Pylou 73-75, Akadimia Platonos, GR-10441, Athens - Tel: 210-5141935
The Saint Andrew's Society of Athens
Father Antonios, a 34-year-old Greek Orthodox priest, opened Kivotos, a modern-day Noah's Ark, in 1999 at rented premises to offer local children a safe and secure home away from their "home". Kivotos is where more than 150 needy children are fed on a daily basis, clothed and assisted to stay in school. Due to the continued increase of number of children, more space is required for renting, although Father Antonios' "dream" is for Kivotos to be relocated to its own building.
Father Antonios' and the other active volunteers' dedication to helping these forgotten children has not gone unnoticed. Donations arrive daily from individuals, corporations etc., whereas, our Society tries to assist by raising valuable funds with our events. Various government officials, including the former President Kostis Stephanopoulos, have publicly applauded Father Antonios' work.
Father Antonios
Site is designed & maintained by
Panos Smyroglou
Variety of ceramics produced by the children
Published articles about "KIVOTOS" Youth Center:
- Mr. N. Alavanos' visit to "KIVOTOS". Article in Greek, published in www.syn.gr on 3/3/05.
- Ministry helps children's ark. Article in English, published in Athens News on 14/1/05.
- George Papandreous Comments during his visit to the Childrens Centre Kivotos. Article in English, published in www.papandreou.gr on 6/1/05.
- In the eye of the storm. Article in English, published in Athens News on 24/12/04.
- An ark for needy children. Article in English, published in Athens News on 24/01/03.
- An "Ark" for children irrespective of their religion! Article in Greek, published in Macedonian Press Agency on 26/12/03.
"I am an Orthodox priest," Father Antonios says, "but I actively bring together children from different countries, different religions and beliefs. We all come together harmoniously, fostering a multicultural community where nothing divides us. In fact, we are all united by a love for one another. My wife and I are dedicated to this work."
The photos that you see were taken during one of our visits to Kivotos in October 2005. Below you can see the recreation area for young children and teenagers, the studying area, one of the classrooms and a variety of ceramics produced by the children. One of the immediate needs of Kivotos is to have a separate studying area for teenagers, who are at present distracted from the young children.
The photos that you see were taken during one of our visits to Kivotos in October 2005. Below you can see the recreation area for young children and teenagers, the studying area, one of the classrooms and a variety of ceramics produced by the children. One of the immediate needs of Kivotos is to have a separate studying area for teenagers, who are at present distracted from the young children.
