{"id":1648,"date":"2025-11-20T15:06:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T13:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/emergency-response-recovery\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T17:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T14:34:14","slug":"emergency-response-recovery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/en\/emergency-response-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Response & Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Emergency Response & Recovery<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In times of crisis \u2014 wildfires, floods, pandemics, earthquakes \u2014 our first priority is to stand by those affected, swiftly and meaningfully. Desmos mobilizes within hours to address urgent needs and to coordinate the flow of donations from individuals, companies, and institutions in the most effective and transparent way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crisis management does not end with the first wave of aid. We also focus on recovery \u2014 rebuilding infrastructure, strengthening local communities, and helping people return to normalcy. We act with transparency and accountability<\/strong>, keeping donors and partners informed every step of the way \u2014 because trust is essential, especially when everything around us is changing rapidly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selected initiatives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eastern Attica Wildfires (2018)<\/strong>: Reconstruction of playgrounds and sports facilities in the Municipalities of Marathon and Rafina\u2013Pikermi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 Pandemic (2020\u20132023):<\/strong> Distribution of food, medical, and protective equipment to social organizations, hospitals, and beneficiaries across Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northern Evia Wildfires (2021):<\/strong> Equipment for schools and health units, job placements through Desmos for Youth, and support for a reforestation nursery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southeastern Turkey Earthquake (2023):<\/strong> Provision of essential goods to displaced populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thessaly Floods (2023):<\/strong> Donation of equipment to schools and hospitals and support for local infrastructure restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer Firefighting Support Program (2022\u20132026):<\/strong> Supply of essential equipment and training for volunteer firefighting teams throughout Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chios Wildfires (2025):<\/strong> Provided bee feed to 70 beekeepers across Chios, helping ensure the survival of their bee colonies during the critical winter months following the loss of their natural food sources<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We distinguish 3 levels<\/strong> in our response:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first 24 hours<\/strong> to address immediate and urgent needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mid-term<\/strong> to address needs for relief and support for those affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-term<\/strong> to develop recovery actions and projects as well as prevention programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Finally, through the Emergency Fund<\/strong>, Desmos maintains a dedicated rapid response mechanism that allows us to address the most urgent needs from the earliest hours of a crisis. We then mobilise our network of donors and partners to transform immediate relief into coordinated, sustainable recovery efforts. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Natural Disasters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Chios 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Large forest fires caused huge destruction in Chios in the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Northern Evia 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The fire destroyed a third of the forests of Evia.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Thessaly 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Two powerful storms caused massive destruction and flooding in Thessaly.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Eastern Attica 2018<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Anna Vissi’s free concert offered hope to the heartbroken community.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Desmos for Youth – Northern Evia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Desmos created a youth employment program in the fire-stricken northern Evia.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer Forest Firefighters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Support Program for Volunteer Forest Firefighting Teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The characterization of volunteer forest fire fighters as “heroes” hides another reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Emergency Fund<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Emergency Fund 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Desmos Emergency Fund covered urgent needs of affected areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Emergency Fund 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In the summer of 2024, Greece faced a series of devastating wildfires that affected Northeastern Attica, Achaia, Drama, Rethymno and several other regions across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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How the Emergency Fund began<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Desmos is mobilized immediately in times of crisis by meeting real needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Emergency Response & Recovery In times of crisis \u2014 wildfires, floods, pandemics, earthquakes \u2014 our first priority is to stand by those affected, swiftly and meaningfully. Desmos mobilizes within hours to address urgent needs and to coordinate the flow of donations from individuals, companies, and institutions in the most effective and transparent way. Crisis management … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1648","page","type-page","status-publish"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1648","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1648"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1648\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13319,"href":"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1648\/revisions\/13319"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}