The challenge of building a more prosperous and compassionate Greece was the central theme of The Hellenic Initiative Australia’s successful “Rising to the Challenge – Greece at the Crossroads of Social Change” series of events held across Australia last week, according to greekreporter.com.
The events, which took place in the cities of Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, brought together prominent Greek-Australian businessmen and community leaders to hear several dynamic speakers discuss the economic and social crises in Greece.
The information which was used in discussions was, for the most part, relied on data provided by Greek NGOs working on the issues involved.
International business leader Andrew N Liveris AO, the chairman and co-founder of The Hellenic Initiative, spoke in Sydney and Melbourne, offering insights into global politics, and the changing economic and social landscape in Greece.
He also presented his vision for the country’s return to normalcy, which he believes can happen with the support of the diaspora.
The highlight of the Melbourne and Sydney events was a wide-ranging panel discussion with Liveris and two leaders of The Hellenic Initiative, Australia’s partner charities, Maria Karra, Co-Founder of the Emfasis Foundation, and Lena Papalexopoulou, the Vice-President of the Desmos Foundation.
During the one-hour conversation, which was moderated by anchorman John Mangos, the speakers presented their valuable insights into Greece today and described their efforts to bring about a critical change in the country through social change, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Nicholas G Pappas, the president of The Hellenic Initiative Australia, said the events provided an opportunity to meet two inspirational leaders who are helping to change the social fabric of Greece and learn about the significant work being done by The Hellenic Initiative Australia’s charity partners in Greece.
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