Honorary award to the Group Sani/Ikos for its social action by Doctors of the World
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supported Médecins du Monde’s humanitarian aid missions in Thessaly after the devastating floods, while it was among the main supporters of the Open Polyclinics in Athens and Thessaloniki for the care of Ukrainian refugees, as well as the Open Accommodation Centre “A Step Forward” which hosts vulnerable women and their children.
Honorary award was presented to Sani/Ikos Group by Médecins du Monde, recognizing its contribution to the humanitarian action of the non-governmental organization, as well as its overall work in support of vulnerable social groups. The award was presented at an event organised by Médecins du Monde in honour of the organisation’s sponsors and supporters.
The hotel group, responding immediately to the need to provide assistance to the residents of Thessaly after the devastating floods last September, supported with funding the dispatch of medical teams of Doctors of the World in the region during the first period of the crisis. The organization’s teams visited 26 villages and communities, distributing food, basic necessities and personal protection and hygiene equipment to families in need. Through this action, over 500 people were directly assisted, mainly elderly people and children, while indirect beneficiaries exceed 1,400. With the support of the Sani/Ikos Group, Doctors of the World continue their social action in the region, with the setting up a local office in the municipality of Palamas that provides psychosocial support and health promotion services to residents.
Here, a video of the action of Médecins du Monde in Thessaly.
“We consider it our duty to support our fellow human beings affected by these biblical disasters and we are grateful for the opportunity to support the work of Médecins du Monde, an organization with such an important social action.” said at her award ceremony, the Eleni Andreadi, Director of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility of Sani/Ikos Group. “The climate crisis has huge implications for people and even more so for children, who are most vulnerable, physically and mentally, to extreme weather events, pollution and contamination, geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty caused by the multiple environmental problems we face. Limiting climate change to 1.5 degrees Celsius and the principles of sustainable development, as outlined by the United Nations in the Sustainable Development Goals, are a one-way street if we are to ensure health, security and peace and a better life for ourselves and our children.” she pointed out in her speech.
“We would like to thank Sani/Ikos Group for its continuous and steady support to our work. The Group’s contribution to Doctors of the World is invaluable for the care and support of our socially vulnerable fellow human beings. We are grateful for the cooperation we have enjoyed over the years.”, said the President of Médecins du Monde at the event, Hara Giuvara.
The Sani/Ikos Group was also a supporter of the action of Doctors of the World in support of the refugees from Ukraine, being among the main supporters of Open Polyclinics in Athens and Thessaloniki who provided health care and psychological support to women and children as well as to the Open Accommodation Centre “A Step Forward” which accommodates vulnerable women with their children.
Enhancedo social work due to the emergencies
To support society and vulnerable social groups, a key pillar of sustainability programmes, Sani Green and Ikos Green, the Sani/Ikos Group plans a series of initiatives and actions every year, responding toemerging or even emergency social needs, as was the case with the flooding in Thessaly.
In 2022, due to the increased needs, the Group has significantly strengthened its social action, doubling its social activities. the related expenditure. He allocated half a million euros to support social and humanitarian work more than 40 stakeholders focusing on children, women and families – from schools and hospitals to associations and NGOs such as the Children’s Rights Network, Together for Children, Make a Wish Foundation and Doctors of the World.
It has also taken important initiatives to support refugees from Ukraine. Among other things, it financed the shipment of food through the Food Bank’s Emergency Food Fund for Ukraine (a total of 7 shipments of over 54 tons of food), and provided work in its hotels and free accommodation for 300 Ukrainian refugees and their families.
The Group’s sustainability strategy Sani/Ikos focuses on three pillars: the sustainable operation of its hotels, through the principles of climate neutrality, circular economy and ecosystem protection; the positive impact on society, with equal opportunities at work and practical support to local communities; the strengthening of the economy, by creating jobs and supporting local production.
About the Group Sani/Ikos
Sani/Ikos Group is an innovative, dynamically developing hotel group, with luxury complexes in unique seaside destinations of the Mediterranean. Through its Sani Resort and Ikos Resorts brands, it develops and operates over 3,450 rooms and suites in 12 privately owned hotel complexes in Greece and Spain, which are among the world’s top luxury resorts. The Group has secured new investment projects with a capacity of almost 1,000 rooms, suites and villas for the expansion of the Ikos brand in Greece (Crete) and Portugal (Algarve), while new destinations are in the pipeline. Sani/Ikos Group’s aim is to continue the development of the Sani Resort and Ikos Resorts brands in Greece and abroad, offering unparalleled hospitality to its guests and creating growth prospects for its people, significant benefits for the ecosystems surrounding its hotels and value for its shareholders. A pioneer in sustainable tourism, the Group has developed an ambitious strategic sustainability plan (ESG) and is a member of the UN Global Compact. More information: https://www.saniikos.com/
