Volunteers’ contribution to society honoured in Limassol
The Limassol Volunteers’ Coordinating Council celebrated International Volunteer Day (officially on December 5) on Friday. In a statement, the city’s mayor, Nikos Nicolaides, said that...
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Cypriots are ‘proud’ contributors to volunteerism
Cypriots actively show their sensitivity for other people’s trials with volunteerism being an important part of the culture, the honorary chairwoman of the Pancyprian Volunteerism...
Call for volunteers to help restore fire-stricken properties
The Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council (PVCC) on Monday said it is continuing its campaign supporting communities in the Larnaca and Limassol areas that were devastated...
Civil society crucial in fight against cancer say NGOs
World Cancer Day aims to remind everyone of the power of cooperation and civil society, the office of the commissioner for volunteerism and NGOs said...
Adopt a family this Christmas campaign
The launch of the annual campaign to support vulnerable families ‘Adopt a family for Christmas’ was announced by the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinating Council on Wednesday....
Coronavirus: Volunteers have played an ‘invaluable’ role
Cyprus’ volunteers carried out more than 760 home deliveries of medicine and essential items to high-risk groups since the beginning of the pandemic, the volunteer...
Coronavirus: Public steps up to help the elderly and vulnerable
Volunteerism Commissioner Yiannakis Yiannaki has applauded the great interest from individuals and groups to work as volunteers in helping to manage the coronavirus pandemic. The...
Christmas charity campaign helped over 850 families
Over 850 families were helped through the ‘Adopt a Family for Christmas’ campaign, which ran for the sixth year, the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council (PVCC)...
Active citizenship the way to promote tolerance says volunteer commissioner
Strengthening tolerance is most effective when young people become part of active citizenship and volunteering early on, said volunteer commissioner Yiannis Yiannakis on the occasion...
More aid sent to Greek fire victims
The Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council has sent more boxes with humanitarian aid to the fire victims of Attica, Greece, it was announced on Monday. The...
