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Mission Statement
• We believe that no family living with domestic violence should feel alone - without a safe harbor - without HOPE! Our National Line for Children SOS 1056 was created to give families immediate support in a time of crisis. • We also designed and launched multiple helplines for missing children, adults, national amber alerts and a “search and rescue team for missing children”. • And, lastly, we are committed to end child poverty by providing community homes, medical intervention, and social support that enables a child to prosper. Vision Our vision is to enrich the lives of children and families in Greece and to empower other countries with our shared vision - “enriching the lives of children and families to work together and transform the world with empathy and compassion”. We believe it is our responsibility as citizens of Greece to ensure that every child has a home and the sustenance to live a healthy life with a SMILE! We will focus on providing safe communities throughout Greece where children can realize their full potential. In this way, their lives will be enriched, and in turn bring future social prosperity to all in Greece. Values • Care - to all in need with respect • Equality - regardless of nationality or religion • Dignity - giving all our families and children pride • Love - tenderness, and compassion to the needs of the other • Selflessness - always considering the feelings of others • Flexibility- adapting to the current needs • Innovation - thoughtful planning for better results • Respect - no matter the situation or person involved • Participation - actively taking part in shared actions • Consistency - never wavering on our quality service • Cooperation - always working together to reach a successful outcome
About This Cause
“The Smile of the Child” at a glance In 2024 “The Smile of the Child” supported 97.089 children and their families. In 29 years of action "The Smile of the Child" has supported 2.200.366 children and their families. A national organization operating all over Greece, which • Operates 24 hours a day and 365 days a year • Stands by every child • Provides its services free-of-charge • Sets the entire spectrum of its services and infrastructure at the disposal of public actors and agencies • Is certified from the Hellenic Ministry of Labor for the provision of 1st, 2nd and 3rd level of social care services • Is an official partner of the European Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) in order to provide humanitarian support to migrants & refugees in Greece • Is empowered by 400 employees and 6.000 active registered volunteers "The Smile of the Child" has established 10 specialized Centers of Action, each of which aims to prevent and effectively address all problems that concern children, young people and families in Greece. • National Center for Abuse and Exploitation • Center for Violence and Bullying • Center for Vulnerable Families, Children and Youth • Helplines and Hotlines (National Helpline for Children SOS 1056, European Hotline for Missing Children 116000, European Helpline for Children and Adolescents 116111, National Hotline for Missing Adults 1017, European Domestic Violence Helpline 116016) • Center for Health Services • Care Homes • National Center for Missing Children and Adults • Center for Internet Safety • Academy for Education and Training «Smile Academy» • Center for Crisis Management