I Care & Act
The Desmos Non-Profit Foundation launched their innovative “I Care & Act” program in 2015 with the goal to instil the values of volunteering and active citizenship in young people, aiming to fundamentally transform the culture of giving in Greece. In a country with one of the lowest volunteering rates in Europe, this progressive educational program continues to change the mindset of the next generation.
Through a combination of academic and experiential learning in their classroom and their communities, students experience the joy of giving and discover the power of cooperation and their potential to make positive change in the world around them.
Students have participated in a wide range of volunteering activities including visiting aged care homes, cleaning beaches, taking care of stray animals, creating community libraries and projects with refugee children.
THI Australia began supporting the “I Care & Act” program in 2017, contributing to the participation of 31,592 students across 406 schools in Greece.
By 2020, the significant impact of the “I Care & Act” program led to its adoption by Greece’s Ministry of Education and Religion, which has since incorporated it into the national public-school curriculum.
