KIDS SAVE LIVES

What KIDS SAVE LIVES does

KIDS SAVE LIVES is a Greek humanitarian non-profit association founded in 2015-2016 by Anastasis Stefanakis and headquartered in Arnea, Chalkidiki, with a secondary office in Kassandria. The organization delivers CPR and first-aid education across 5,000+ Greek schools and to citizens, healthcare professionals, businesses, and sports organizations, reaching over 600,000 trained individuals through a network of 600 ERC-certified volunteer instructors. Its core products are the iSAVElives multilingual mobile application (emergency calling, AED navigation, first responder activation, guided CPR instructions), the National AED Map covering 3,700+ registered defibrillators, the VR CPR Challenge training system, and a portfolio of ERC-certified educational programs including Basic Life Support, Paediatric BLS, Instructor, and Business Life Support certifications.

The technology stack is a multi-platform emergency response ecosystem built primarily through partnerships — Microsoft and Greek developers for the iSAVElives app, IEK DELTA 360 for VR training, and the Ministry of Digital Governance for the AED Map. Supporting assets include the Community First Responder network (automated activation within a 10km radius), the SHOCK STATION AED placement program (640 AEDs deployed), and the ROBOKIDS SAVE LIVES robotics initiative. All school programs are formally approved by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, and KIDS SAVE LIVES operates as Greece's sole Certification Center for the European Resuscitation Council.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: certification fees (25–60 EUR per participant for BLS, Paediatric BLS, Instructor, and Business Life Support courses), corporate sponsorships (Medical24, Attica Bank, Ethniki Bank, Alpha Bank, ERT3), grants (ERASMUS+ KA2 via IKY), and voluntary donations. The majority of school, community, and webinar programs are delivered free of charge in keeping with the organization's humanitarian mission. Distribution is direct via the 600-instructor volunteer network into schools and communities, supplemented by self-serve download of the iSAVElives app on iOS and Android.

Name

KIDS SAVE LIVES

Legal name

KIDS SAVE LIVES – ΤΑ ΠΑΙΔΙΑ ΣΩΖΟΥΝ ΖΩΕΣ

Website

https://kidssavelives.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KIDS SAVE LIVES is a Greek humanitarian non-profit that delivers CPR training, AED placement, and emergency response technology across 5,000+ schools and citizens via the iSAVElives app, National AED Map, and 600 ERC-certified volunteer instructors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Response Education and Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Education (CPR/First Aid/Disaster Readiness) (EDAAAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education in Emergencies (EiE) & Safe Schools (BPADAKAJ), Emergency Education / Education in Emergencies (EiE) (BPADADAN), Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid Volunteering (EDAIAGAF)

Keywords

• CPR training programs
• Emergency response education
• Defibrillator network services
• Humanitarian first aid training
• School health education

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnea, Chalkidiki

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Certification Fees: Fees for ERC-certified training programs including Basic Life Support (25 EUR), Paediatric BLS (30 EUR), and Basic Instructor Course (60 EUR). These programs offer international ERC certification valid for 3 years.
2. Donations and Grants: Voluntary donations from individuals and organizations. Bank account provided for contributions (Piraeus Bank IBAN). Support through equipment donations, vehicles, or building donations for training centers.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Gold sponsors including Medical24, Attica Bank, Ethniki Bank. Communication sponsor ERT3. Supporters and donors include Vianex, Crete Region, Papasotiriou, Alkioni Hotel, IDS Courier, Kedik, AgroApps, and others.
4. Free Programs (Social Mission): Core educational programs for schools, free webinar, hands-on training, AED donation campaigns, and LIFE FORCE preschool program are provided at no cost, representing the humanitarian mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KIDS SAVE LIVES is a Greek humanitarian non-profit association that delivers school-based CPR and first aid training programs across 5,000+ Greek schools, develops emergency response technology including the iSAVElives multilingual mobile app and the National AED Map (3,700+ registered defibrillators), and operates a Community First Responders Network. The organization offers ERC-certified training courses (Basic Life Support, Paediatric BLS, Instructor Course) alongside free public programs, serving schools, citizens, healthcare professionals, and businesses.

Product overview

KIDS SAVE LIVES operates as a unified humanitarian emergency response ecosystem combining mobile technology, educational programs, and community networks. The core offering centers on the iSAVElives multilingual mobile application (providing emergency calling, AED navigation with 3,700+ registered defibrillators, first responder activation, and guided CPR instructions) and the National AED Map digital platform (established 2016). Supporting technologies include VR CPR Challenge for immersive training simulation, ROBOKIDS SAVE LIVES robotics initiative, and SHOCK STATION equipment organization. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of ERC-certified educational programs including Basic Life Support, Paediatric BLS, and Instructor certification courses, along with school-based programs (Skills Workshop, Educational Program, L.I.F.E. F.O.R.C.E.), workplace training (Business Life Support), and free training options (Webinar, Hands On). The KIDS SAVE LIVES CHAMPIONSHIP provides national student competition, while the Community First Responders Network enables citizen volunteer participation. All programs are approved by Greek Ministry of Education and recommended by W.H.O., ERC, I.L.C.O.R., and W.F.S.A.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iSAVElives: A multilingual emergency response application provided free by KIDS SAVE LIVES. Features include calling emergency services, activating Community First Responders, navigating to nearest AEDs, and providing guided CPR instructions.
• L.I.F.E. F.O.R.C.E.
• KIDS SAVE LIVES CHAMPIONSHIP

Products and services

• iSAVElives App Multilingual emergency response application providing real-time guidance for cardiac emergencies, including emergency calling to ambulance services (Greece, Cyprus, 112), navigation to nearest AEDs (3,700+ registered), activation of Community First Responders within 3-10km radius, and guided CPR instructions. Available free on iOS and Android.
• National AED Map Comprehensive national defibrillator registry and mapping system showing locations of registered AEDs across Greece under the auspices of the Ministry of Digital Governance, covering 3,700+ devices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Course International ERC certification program for First Responder qualification in Basic Life Support including CPR and AED operation. 6-hour training, ERC certified for 3 years internationally. Priced at 25 EUR including 24% VAT. Suitable for teachers, health professionals, and citizens.
• Paediatric Basic Life Support Certification International ERC certification for First Responder qualification in Basic Life Support for children, including CPR, AED use, and First Aid. Priced at 30 EUR total (24.20 + 24% VAT). International ERC certification valid for 3 years. Suitable for parents, nannies, and caregivers of children.
• Basic Instructor Course International ERC instructor certification program for Basic Life Support and AED operation. 8-hour training with international validity. Priced at 60 EUR including 24% VAT. Designed for training others in Basic Life Support and AED use.
• Business Life Support Training Employee training in Basic Life Support and AED use according to Law 5239/2025 from the Ministry of Interior. 4-hour training with KIDS SAVE LIVES certification. Priced at 20 EUR including 24% VAT. For employees of businesses, municipalities, and other organizations per new government mandate.
• Educational Program for Schools Health education program approved by Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports (Ref. No. Φ.2.1/ΜΓ/88491/96287/Δ7 2024-2025) for Greek schools at all levels. Provided at no financial cost. Includes free AED placement (SHOCK STATIONS) and iSAVElives app access.
• Skills Workshop for Schools Ministry-approved program for training students in CPR and First Aid by school teachers. Inextricably linked to the Educational Program and Student Competition. Provided free of charge with CPR certification for one teacher per school.
• KIDS SAVE LIVES CHAMPIONSHIP National student competition in CPR skills for primary and secondary education students, approved by the Ministry of Education, recognizing excellence in life-saving techniques. Organized in cooperation with the Regional Directorate of Education of Central Macedonia, with prizes including AEDs, manikins, and school certification.
• VR CPR Challenge Virtual reality cardiopulmonary resuscitation training program providing immersive experience for learning resuscitation skills, developed in partnership with IEK DELTA 360°. Used in KSL CHAMPIONSHIP and nationwide training events.
• National Network of Community First Responders National volunteer network enabling registration for healthcare professionals and citizens certified in Basic Life Support to act as First Responders in emergencies, with automated activation within 10km radius during emergencies.
• L.I.F.E. F.O.R.C.E. In Schools European seminar approved by IKY for pre-training children aged 6-10 in CPR and First Aid through fun activities. Supported by KIDS SAVE LIVES since 2012. Funded through ERASMUS+ KA2 program.
• GOAL Program Free CPR and AED training program for football players and coaches in collaboration with KIDS SAVE LIVES, ERC, and UEFA. 60-90 minute training with ERC|KSL|UEFA certification.
• iSAVElives Hands On Practical training program with 6 hands-on stations covering life-saving technologies including iSAVElives App, AED MAP, VR CPR, QCPR competition, and Guided CPR.

Quantifiable outcome

• 44 documented cardiac arrest victims revived by trained responders
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Region of PeloponneseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2026Signed Memorandum of Cooperation and Friendship with KIDS SAVE LIVES for resuscitation and first aid initiatives in the Peloponnese region.
• European Resuscitation Council (ERC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerERC is the primary certification partner for all KIDS SAVE LIVES training programs. KSL serves as the Certification Center in Greece for ERC. Programs include Basic Life Support, Paediatric BLS, and Basic Instructor Course with international ERC certification.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft collaborated with Greek developers to create the iSAVElives emergency application. The partnership enabled development of the multilingual app featuring AED locations, emergency services integration, and guided CPR instructions.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWHO adopted the 2015 Kids Save Lives Statement issued by ERC and international resuscitation organizations, recommending school-based CPR training globally. KSL programs are recommended by WHO.
• International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIDS SAVE LIVES programs are recommended by ILCOR, the global collaboration of resuscitation councils that develops evidence-based CPR guidelines.
• World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWFSA awarded KIDS SAVE LIVES First Prize in the Every Citizen a Life Saver competition. WFSA recognition validates the organization's humanitarian mission and international impact.
• Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports (Greece)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry provides official approval for all KSL educational programs, skills workshops, and student competitions. Programs are approved under Article 73 of Law 5128/2024 with reference numbers Φ.2.1/ΜΓ/88491/96287/Δ7 (2024-2025).
• Medical Association of HalkidikicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides scientific endorsement for KSL programs. Awarded honorable mention to KIDS SAVE LIVES for total humanitarian work and positive results.
• UEFAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUEFA partners with KSL and ERC for the GOAL program providing free BLS training to football athletes and coaches across Greece. 60-90 minute training sessions with ERC|KSL|UEFA certification.
• Alpha BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborated with KSL for organization of School Network of First Responders and AEDs in Lamia, winning Silver Award at Hellenic Responsible Business Awards 2023.
• Greek Developers (Technology Partners)coreTechnology or IntegrationGreek software developers collaborated with Microsoft to create the iSAVElives application, contributing local technical expertise for the emergency response platform.
• ERT3 (Greek Public Broadcasting)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunication sponsor providing media coverage for KIDS SAVE LIVES programs and humanitarian activities.
• Italian Resuscitation Council (IRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRC developed the A Breathtaking Picnic app for teaching children emergency response through play, which KSL promotes as part of its technology ecosystem.
• UK Resuscitation CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped the Life Saver app for assessing BLS knowledge through realistic scenarios, which KSL recommends as part of its training resources.
• University of Thessaly (UTH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific partner providing academic support and research collaboration for KSL educational programs.
• Institute of Educational Policy (I.E.P.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides approved educational materials for KSL Skills Workshop program, integrated into Ministry of Education's Skills Workshops framework.
• Regional Directorate of Education of Central MacedoniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizes KIDS SAVE LIVES CHAMPIONSHIP and supports nationwide school training programs.
• CHOPA HEROES 112minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in emergency response education and awareness campaigns.
• Association of Parents and Friends of Children with AllergiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with KSL on school health education programs for children with special needs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• British Heart Foundation: UK charity funding CPR research, defibrillator campaigns and community training including the Nation of Lifesavers initiative — highly comparable to KSL's AED placement and school CPR mandate advocacy.
• American Heart Association: Awarded KSL its 2024 Ian G. Jacobs Award; AHA is the dominant US CPR/first aid training and certification body with globally recognized programs and a much broader portfolio than KSL.
• St John Ambulance: International humanitarian organization providing first aid and CPR training, AED programs and volunteer emergency response — overlapping heavily with KSL's training and community first responder mission.

Direct peers

• UK Resuscitation Council: Develops the 'Life Saver' CPR training app recommended by KSL; operates as a peer national resuscitation body delivering ERC-aligned training and public CPR education in the UK.
• Italian Resuscitation Council (IRC): National resuscitation council developing CPR education apps (e.g. 'A Breathtaking Picnic') that KSL actively promotes; directly comparable in mission, structure and ERC-aligned certification activities.
• PulsePoint: Mobile app and dispatch platform that activates nearby CPR-trained citizens and shows AED locations during cardiac arrests — directly comparable to the iSAVElives app and Community First Responder network.
• Staying Alive (AED mapping platform): Global AED mapping app and community CPR network with a comparable value proposition to KSL's National AED Map and first-responder activation system.
• European Resuscitation Council: ERC is the pan-European body that issues the CPR/AED certification KSL delivers, and KSL is an official ERC Certification Center in Greece. ERC operates in the same CPR education, guideline development and instructor-certification space.

Others

• World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA): Global body that awarded KSL its First Prize in the 'Every Citizen a Life Saver' competition; WFSA operates in adjacent global resuscitation and emergency-care advocacy space rather than direct training delivery.

Regional players

• Red Cross (Greek Red Cross / Hellenic Red Cross): Greek national humanitarian organization also delivering first aid and CPR training and operating in disaster response — a regional peer with overlapping humanitarian training and AED deployment missions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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