A non-profit public benefit family foundation created to preserve and reinforce the history and legacy of Chatzigakis family with roots from Trikala, Thessaly. A family with significant impact in the political, cultural, academic, humanitarian scene of Greece for more than 200 years.

It was founded in July 2008, officially commencing to serve its mission in 2012. It bears the name of renowned lawyer and writer Panayiotis Chr. Chatzigakis who donated his entire fortune in support of the creation and smooth operation of Chatzigakis Foundation.

The mission in two major pillars: 
1. Reinforcing and enhancing Greek culture in the country and especially around the area of Trikala, Thessaly.
2. Philanthropic and donation programs with emphasis on education and children.

Achieved via a wide range of actions:

1. Scholarships to undergraduate top-grade Greek students from underprivileged backgrounds for their studies in all widely recognised Greek state universities A.E.I.
2. Awards with financial prizes
3. Conferences and educational lectures
4. Commissioning research efforts and studies on culture
5. Related publications
6. Grants to the equivalent institutions
7. Creation of new exhibition spaces

As well as by any other vehicles the Board of Directors decides appropriate according to particular funding requests received.

More information: www.chatzigakisfoundation.gr

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