Formation | 2008 |
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Founder | Nasos Ktorides |
Founded at | Nicosia, Cyprus |
Type | Charitable organization |
Focus | Charitable activities Children Greek culture Scholarships Organizer of Nicosia Marathon |
Headquarters | Nicosia, Cyprus |
Area served | Global |
Website | www |
Athanasios Ktorides Foundation is a non-profit philanthropic organisation founded in 2008 by Nasos Ktorides, the first Cyprus Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF. The Foundation promotes sport and culture with humanitarian work. It is organizer of the Quantum Nicosia Marathon in 2010, 2012 and 2018.[1][2] It collects and publishes books, academic research and studies. The Foundation supports Cypriot and Greek cultural heritage. It also sponsors charity activities that benefit families and children with special needs, as well as orphans and children's shelters, and all other activities aimed at the protection and well-being of children. The Foundation grants 10 full scholarships for studies in leading European and American universities for 2018—2019.[3]