{"id":2005,"date":"2025-11-24T16:38:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T14:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/news\/tailored-project\/%cf%84%ce%bf-%ce%ad%cf%81%ce%b3%ce%bf-%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%85-%ce%b4%ce%b5%cf%83%ce%bc%ce%bf%cf%8d-%cf%83%cf%84%ce%b7%ce%bd-%ce%b2-%ce%b5%cf%8d%ce%b2%ce%bf%ce%b9%ce%b1\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T10:59:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:59:44","slug":"the-work-of-desmos-in-northern-euboea","status":"publish","type":"tailored-project","link":"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/en\/tailored-project\/the-work-of-desmos-in-northern-euboea\/","title":{"rendered":"Desmos\u2019 Work in northern Evia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"gb-element-ce9c22e5\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-media-id=\"4393\" class=\"gb-media-4c8b0638\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-53355926\">\n<h1 class=\"gb-text gb-text-4225881d\">Desmos\u2019 Work in northern Evia<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-dc1840b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-e478d17e\"><div style=\"color:#e76d6c;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2ba3ec8dd5a2e59e5b08fa0fd9969a93 wp-block-post-date has-text-color\"><time datetime=\"2025-11-24T16:38:01+02:00\">24\/11\/2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-11f7586c dn-diamond-item-alt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/en\/project-type\/emergency-response-recovery\/\" rel=\"tag\">Emergency Response &amp; Recovery<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-b1f1f2a2\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-1be72f1d\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-187a9d9e\">The catastrophic wildfires of 2021 devastated many parts of Greece, including Northern Evia. The final toll reached 508,000 stremmas (50,800 hectares) of burned land \u2014 275,000 stremmas of forest and 34,000 stremmas of olive groves, with the remainder consisting of farmland and shrubland. It is estimated that one-third of Evia\u2019s forests were destroyed.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-040ac152\">Thanks to our team\u2019s swift response and the trust of our supporters, Desmos\u2019 presence in Northern Evia has been continuous \u2014 from the very start of the fires to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-dd3a5001\">Our response began with gathering information in the early hours and days to immediately meet needs and update the ever-changing requirements after the fire was extinguished. We then found ourselves at the epicenter of the disaster, with the aim of mapping the area, its particularities, and, of course, the needs of the people. Along the way, we talked with the local community, the educational community, associations, local leaders, We cultivated relationships of trust and collaborated with agencies and organizations active in the area so that we could proceed with projects and interventions that would have a positive impact on the local community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-afb2d79b dn-tailored-grid\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1269\" height=\"692\" class=\"gb-media-b91456bb\" alt=\"\" title=\"v-evia-2\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-2.jpg 1269w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-2-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-2-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-2-768x419.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1269px) 100vw, 1269px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" class=\"gb-media-a4c9a419\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-1.jpg\" title=\"v-evia-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-0c9dba23\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-785fea90\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-ba303bd5\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-f78c585b\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-107f0127\">In the early days, Desmos coordinated in-kind donations such as: power banks, refrigerators, hygiene products, volunteer transport, hot meals, mobility aids for the elderly, food, cleaning supplies, and medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-b2169164\">Soon after, we covered essential needs including: school supplies for children, protective boots and uniforms for logging cooperatives, professional cleaning equipment, tablets to assist families applying for government aid, heaters, home appliances, furniture, and equipment for local schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-f4d96102\">Within the first year, Desmos implemented numerous initiatives: distribution of olive oil to families in 8 fire-affected villages, reconstruction of a 5&#215;5 football field in the Limni community, redevelopment of the schoolyard at Rovies Primary School, including a basketball and volleyball court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-51319875\">In addition, technological, educational, and athletic equipment was delivered to 11 schools, and logistical, medical, and hotel equipment was delivered to the two Health Centers of the Municipality of Mantoudi and Istiaia and to the corresponding Regional Clinics. At the same time, volunteer forest fire protection teams were reinforced in Prokopi and Limni, including a 4&#215;4 forest firefighting vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-60a3db9d\">In 2023, Desmos continued by equipping 7 volunteer fire protection teams across Evia with professional gear and protective equipment and reconstructing the former kindergarten in Papades, now operating as a Creative Learning Center for children and adults. Our most recent initiative supports the new forest nursery in Kechries, Northern Evia, dedicated to the preservation of native and rare plant species affected by the 2021 wildfires.<br> Through a seed collection process from surviving local forests, the nursery aims to grow around 10,000 plants annually. Desmos funds a part-time position (Dec 2023\u20132025) to support its operation in collaboration with the Forest Service of Limni, the Laboratory of Systematic Botany at the Agricultural University of Athens, WWF Greece, and the Volunteer Firefighting &amp; Rescue Corps of Elymnioi (SEDDE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-263c6fcf\">True to our commitment to remain on the ground long after the spotlight fades, we\u2019ve ensured every donation entrusted to us is used with maximum impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-e9d6fab1\">Lara Stafilopati, a member of Desmos&#8217; Board of Directors, requested donations instead of gifts for her birthday, turning her special day into an opportunity for a unique offering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-c93e9324\">This initiative was used to support and strengthen the fire-stricken communities of Northern Euboea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-5fddc791 dn-tailored-grid-alt\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1363\" class=\"gb-media-9172284f\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-3.jpg\" title=\"v-evia-3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-3.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-3-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-3-1536x1022.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"720\" class=\"gb-media-0650115f\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-4.jpg\" title=\"v-evia-4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-4.jpg 625w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-4-260x300.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"775\" class=\"gb-media-7e6bca81\" alt=\"\" title=\"v-evia-5\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-5.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-5.jpg 775w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/v-evia-5-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-d9a0e454\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-7ba6d0e6\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-7ab194bb\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-886892fd\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-df351465\">Her initiative funded the creation of a fully equipped ceramics workshop and a warm, welcoming gym space for children and adults in the community of Kirinthos and neighboring villages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-0bb85023\">As we complete our fourth year of continuous presence in Northern Evia, we are proud to have renovated the playground of Agia Anna Kindergarten and rebuilt the basketball court at Kirinthos Elementary School, creating beautiful new spaces for play, recreation, and community life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-26e1957b\">Our work in Northern Evia has one guiding purpose:<br> to ensure that every donation brings hope, recovery, and resilience to the people and communities of this deeply affected region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-aa6615b0\">We remain deeply grateful to all our supporters \u2014 individuals, companies, and foundations \u2014 who have placed their trust in Desmos again and again, allowing us to take action and deliver meaningful, lasting impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Desmos\u2019 Work in northern Evia Emergency Response &amp; Recovery The catastrophic wildfires of 2021 devastated many parts of Greece, including Northern Evia. The final toll reached 508,000 stremmas (50,800 hectares) of burned land \u2014 275,000 stremmas of forest and 34,000 stremmas of olive groves, with the remainder consisting of farmland and shrubland. 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