ACS Athens proudly hosted the signing ceremony for the Blue Frontiers Program, an inspiring international partnership between Roger Williams University, the International Propeller Club Port of Piraeus, the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation, and ACS Athens. This collaborative initiative establishes a strategic alliance dedicated to advancing maritime education and ocean stewardship for the next generation of leaders.
The program, centered on a commitment known as "Our Pledge," offers students a real-world summer exploration of the Earth’s oceans and the burgeoning global Blue economy. By combining academic rigor with scientific research and industry networking, the partners aim to inspire youth to protect and sustainably manage marine environments.
The event featured impactful remarks by ACS Athens President Dr. Peggy Pelonis and Mr. Costis Frangoulis, President of the International Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus, whose vision and leadership continue to champion environmental stewardship and youth opportunity. The ceremony also welcomed Dr. Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou, Greek Prime Minister’s Envoy for the Ocean and Chair of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Environmental Protection, who underscored the national and global importance of such initiatives.
A significant highlight of the partnership is the generous scholarship support provided by Mr. Frangoulis and the Propeller Club, which helps make this transformative experience accessible to students. Additional insights were shared during the ceremony by Ms. Carla Tanas, Dean of the Institute, and Ms. Beatriz Tintoré of the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation, who both emphasized the vital intersection of research, sustainability, and experiential learning.
Through the Blue Frontiers summer program, students are challenged to embrace Conscious Global Citizenship—applying their skills, compassion, and learning to protect the oceans and improve life and living for future generations.
The official agreement was signed on May 13, 2026, at ACS Athens, marking a new chapter in international educational collaboration for the benefit of the global maritime community.
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"It is a time for the political system to behave responsibly and prove that it can do what is self-evident and makes sense," Interior Minister Takis Theodorikakos said on Monday on the issue of allowing Greeks abroad to vote from their place of residence.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will hold successive meetings with the political party leaders on Friday to discuss the voting rights of Greeks abroad.
The Hellenic Initiative's (THI) 7th Annual Gala was held in New York City on Friday, September 27th, 2019. The Gala was attended by over 850 guests from the United States, Greece, Canada, UK, and Australia. This year's Hellenic Initiative honoree went to the Coca-Cola Foundation, for their support of Greece through various initiatives. According to THI's President, George Stamas, the Gala successfully raised over $2.3 million, making this year's Gala the most successful fundraising event in the Greek Diaspora globally.
THI's Executive Director, Peter Poulos, said: "This year's Gala was our best ever, and it is a testament to the enthusiasm and dedication of the Greek Diaspora, who want to connect to- and support the Greek homeland" .
For the past seven years, THI has provided over $15 million in grants to support its twin missions of building entrepreneurial programs that help keep talented young Greeks from leaving the country, and providing crisis relief for underserved communities in Greece, particularly children.
During the Gala, THI and The Coca-Cola Company announced a new $1 million donation to ReGeneration, Greece’s largest internship program, which has engaged with more than 400 companies. The Coca-Cola Foundation, The Hellenic Initiative, and the Coca-Cola Company are founding donors of ReGeneration.
About The Hellenic Initiative
Founded in 2012, THI is a global, nonprofit, secular institution mobilizing the Greek Diaspora and Philhellene community around the world to support sustainable economic recovery and renewal for the Greek people. THI's programs build entrepreneurial skills in a new generation of business leaders and also address crisis relief through strong nonprofit organizations.
Watch video of the Event:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEOcBwbG_Y0&feature=youtu.be
Source: The Hellenic Initiative
Picture: Panagos