The TIMA Charitable Foundation was part of the Working Group that drafted the Action Plan for Civil Society in Greece. This initiative, led by the Bodossaki Foundation, aims to address critical challenges in Greek society. Over recent years, the Bodossaki Foundation has developed four comprehensive Action Plans focusing on promoting the development of Greek universities, improving public health, tackling major environmental issues, and strengthening Civil Society in Greece-each representing a pillar of the Foundation’s work.
To realize the Action Plan for Civil Society, the Bodossaki Foundation sought input from various organizations, charitable foundations, the academic community, and research institutes. In response, a Central Coordinating Committee was established to formulate both visionary and practical proposals for Civil Society in Greece. Additionally, a Working Group comprising 22 experts-including scientists and representatives from organizations, foundations, and Civil Society entities-provided invaluable input. Feedback was also sought from 35 experienced members of Civil Society.
The objective of the Action Plan is to present proposals that will enhance the functioning of Civil Society and reinforce its impact. The Plan assesses the current state of Civil Society in Greece, compiles best practices from around the globe, identifies areas needing improvement, and recommends changes across three key dimensions: institutional operation, financial sustainability, and social engagement. The recommendations target both the government-which plays a crucial role in creating a conducive institutional environment for effective Civil Society-and Civil Society itself, offering a variety of suggestions on self-regulation.
Like its three predecessors, the Action Plan for Civil Society is under the auspices of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, and will also be made available for relevant state authorities to implement. It is hoped that these proposals will serve as a catalyst for extensive dialogue, fostering broad consensus and political commitment to enhancing and reinforcing Civil Society in Greece.
