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Friday, April 11, 2014

10 Years BirdLife Cyprus ... Protecting Nature, Inspiring People

Cyprus is an important place for birds at a national, European and global level, mainly due to its geographical location. Situated on one of the key migratory corridors of Europe, it is estimated that during migration, around 150 million birds pass through Cyprus as they migrate between Europe, Africa and Eurasia. 

Having been identified as an Endemic Bird Area of World Importance by BirdLife International, BirdLife Cyprus is predominantly focusing on two campaigns at the moment.

BirdLife’s development officer states that “One of our main campaigns is against illegal bird trapping. For this we have a monitoring programme, where a person who goes out into the fields and basically counts how many nets and limesticks he can find. We use that data to lobby for enforcement and to raise awareness.”

“Our other campaign is for the protection of important bird areas in Cyprus, the Natura 2000 network. What we do is we recognise which areas in Cyprus are important for birds and lobby to get them protected. And we have managed to get most of them designated and protected by the Cyprus government.”

But aside this, BirdLife Cyprus also has other interests such as lobbying for a more sustainable common agriculture policy of the EU, organising educational programmes and raising awareness in schools, monitoring appropriate assessment procedures when developments are proposed in the Natura 2000 area and climate change adaptation to name a few.  They also campaign for the "Life Oroklini project" -- a restoration and protection of the Oroklini Lake.

One can assist Birdlife’s activities by reporting incidents of illegal bird trapping and should feel free to approach the association with injured birds or queries. 

BirdLife Cyprus also brings vultures to the island from Crete to strengthen the population.

BirdLife’s development officer states “there’s about ten vultures left in the wild in Cyprus.  Most birds in Cyprus are threatened to some degree mainly by habitat destruction, illegal hunting and trapping.  The raven is on the brink of extinction, maybe one or two are left. People don’t really see them anymore. We used to have the Imperial eagle in Cyprus which is now extinct.  Most of the birds in Cyprus are migratory, around 300 of them, and 40 species stay in Cyprus to breed. We have around 50 resident birds, two endemic species that only breed in Cyprus, the Cyprus wheatear and the Cyprus warbler, both small birds and four endemic sub species that are all forest birds, found in Troodos."

More informations about BirdLife Cyprus can be found on:



Wednesday, April 09, 2014

Panagiotis Georgotas' Fight

Panagiotis Georgotas is a 4 1/2 year old boy from Corfu, Greece. A boy truly innocent and full of life now has been faced with the most tragic circumstances. For the past 20 months he is fighting with Neuroblastoma which is a very aggressive form of cancer.

In order to keep the hope of survival ... the Georgotas family are asking for help. It has been deemed necessary for the boy to come to the United State to seek the proper medical attention. He is being admitted to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. The Pankerkyraiko Association of America & Mathrakian Society of America have teamed up to help raise funds and awareness for Panagioti. 

Any donation will help Panagioti and his family to cover the medical costs. You may contact Kostas Notias at Alma Bank to make a direct transfer to Checking Account # 0120018780 Or you may send a check payable to “Pankerkyraikos Association FBO PANAGIOTIS GEORGOTAS” and send to 14-01 150th Street Whitestone, NY 11357 USA. 

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Animal Shelter

Nicosia Dog Shelter is affiliated to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and a member Society of the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA.) It cares for stray and abandoned dogs and puppies until they can be adopted by caring, responsible owners.

Call 22357005 (or 99868512 in an emergency or 99520511 for re-homing.)

Visit www.dogshelter.org.cy for more information.

Directions to Nicosia Dog Shelter:
The Shelter is in Makedonitissa/Engomi in Nicosia. You need to enter through the UN check point, opposite the University of Nicosia (formerly Intercollege) campus. Please call 99868512 to arrange with the guard to let you in. Visitors are welcome at the Shelter between 10am and 4pm daily, except Sundays. There are also charity shops linked to the charity.

Thursday, April 13, 2006

A Worthy Cause

I recently read this story that talks about a worthy cause, and if you google the term "Hellenic Cardiac Fund" you will see that it is, indeed, a worthy cause that you may want to help out. For 27 years, the Hellenic Cardiac Fund has helped Greek children overcome the most complex congenital heart problems. Most recently, it has helped Asimina from Macedonia, Greece. When she was seven months old, she developed what appeared to be a cold … but this was no ordinary cold my friends. Asimina began experiencing severe shortness of breath and stopped eating. As her condition worsened, the family was referred to the Hellenic Cardiac Fund. The organization was able to bring her and her parents to the children’s Hospital Boston located in the United States. There it was discovered that this precious little girl had a very dangerous ailment – a huge cardiac tumor. Her parents were in distress as this tumor was the type that was known to cause sudden death to children. But their sorrow would soon turn into exquisite joy when Children’s Hospital world renowned cardiologists and surgeons teamed to remove the killer-tumor. Asimina and her parents have now returned to Greece. She is one of the over 800 children who are living better lives today because of the intervention of the Hellenic Cardiac Program at Children’s Hospital Boston. I’m sure you all know there is a tradition among Hellenes to assist those in need. It is a long, unbroken line of caring and giving that is a source of great pride. If you want to find out how to help this organization, below is the contact info:

Bess Pappas
Director, Hellenic Cardiac Fund for Children
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02115 USA

Saturday, March 04, 2006

Cypriot Cancer Activists


A shopkeeper counts bras in a donation box in a shop in Nicosia, Cyprus, Friday, March 3, 2006. Cypriot cancer activists said they hope to create the world's longest chain of bras next month to raise money and awareness for breast cancer treatment. A sign on the box urges women to donate bras to create the longest chain in the world for entry in the Guinness Book of Records. Cypriot Cancer Patients Support Group: www.cancerpatientssupport.com